R&R has engineered three options
for moving fixtures in and out or on and off a CMM. Our shuttle systems are a perfect fit for a CMM in a production environment with high volume inspections or where the parts are heavy and difficult to load onto the CMM. The shuttle will accurately locate the fixture and part in the same position.

When a CMM is on the shop floor it usually has an enclosure around it, which is great for keeping your CMM protected. However, it can make it difficult to load parts in and out of the CMM. A shuttle system can resolve this problem by bringing the fixture closer to the operator to make the loading of parts much easier.

When parts are heavy they can be difficult to load onto the CMM. Especially when the part needs to be loaded into the middle of the CMM or when an overhead hoist is not available for moving the part or fixture on and off. With a shuttle system, the part is placed on the fixture and then slides into position.

Option 1: Slider Rail Shuttle

This rail system is the simplest and least costly of our systems. It is great for moving fixtures on and off the CMM. The rails can be mounted directly to the CMM table or on top of a R&R Fixtures base plate. The rails are made a hard delrin. An optional steel backer plate can be added for extra support. There are three stops that position fixtures into a "nest" and, if needed, toggle clamps can be added as well.

Option 2: Linear Rail Shuttle

This shuttle system is ideal for moving parts on and off of a CMM or moving fixtures/parts in and out of an enclosed CMM. Linear rails provide smooth movement for the top plate. Built-in stops with locking pins allow the plate to be secured in the loading position as well as the final position on the CMM.

Option 3: Multi-Fixture Shuttle

This shuttle system is intended for multiple fixtures/parts that have a high volume of inspections. It is custom designed to accommodate your CMM and your application. Fixtures are pushed down the shuttle and once in position they are located onto pins for precise location. It can handle as many fixtures as your application calls for. Fixtures are moved off the CMM into individual stations outside the CMM.

The basic system is operated manually. The fixtures are moved in and out by hand as the fixtures glide down the shuttle. Another option is to add servos and actuators to move fixtures in and out by the push of a button.

Custom Built

Please contact us for more information on how our design engineers can build a shuttle system for your needs.

Slider Rail Shuttle (Option 1)
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Linear Rail shuttle (Option 2)