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Windowed locating base

Transfer the mounting datum from the upper window to the side interfaces.

Reference parameters

Quantity reference
200 pieces
Material reference
7075-T6
Overall size reference
120 × 90 × 35 mm
Tolerance reference
±0.05 mm
Finish / condition reference
Black anodizing
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Windowed locating base
Windowed locating base
01 · PART GEOMETRY

A locating window connected to side-face interfaces

The base combines a recessed window, locating shoulders, mounting holes and side features. Some surfaces locate an assembly while others provide clearance, so their different functions guide the machining and inspection sequence.

  • Window shoulders and depth
  • Upper-to-side interface relationship
  • Threads and finished mating areas
02 · MACHINING CHALLENGES

Where geometry shapes the machining approach

01

Locating versus relief faces

CHALLENGE

Applying the same effort to every window face can waste machining time while missing the truly functional ones.

PROCESS CONTROL

Identify functional faces and their tolerances before setting the finishing order.

02

Side-to-top references

CHALLENGE

Repositioning can shift the relationship between side holes and the upper mounting plane.

PROCESS CONTROL

Carry the mounting datum into the side setup and verify the transferred reference.

03 · MANUFACTURING APPROACH

From locating datums to finished interfaces

  1. 01

    Identify locating contacts

    Separate functional shoulders from clearance surfaces and establish the mounting datum before opening the window.

  2. 02

    Connect top and side operations

    Machine the window and transfer the mounting datum to side-face features without treating the setups independently.

  3. 03

    Complete threads and interface edges

    Finish the specified holes and threads, retain locating edges during deburring and check the final mating condition.

04 · INSPECTION FOCUS

Check the features that govern assembly

01

Window shoulders and depth

Inspection method

Check specified locating shoulders and step depths from the mounting reference.

Functional purpose

Keep the mating component seated at the correct level.

02

Upper-to-side interface relationship

Inspection method

Inspect hole positions across orientations using a consistent datum transfer.

Functional purpose

Relate side features to the top mounting interface.

03

Threads and finished mating areas

Inspection method

Use appropriate thread gauges where specified and inspect final mating surfaces and edge condition.

Functional purpose

Support fastening without damaging locating contacts.

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FEATURES & ACCEPTANCE

Define what matters on your drawing

01

Stepped window

Drawing review
Confirm internal corner relief and the mating component envelope.
Inspection agreement
Check opening size, step depth and specified corner conditions.
02

Locating face and holes

Drawing review
Link mounting holes to the functional locating faces.
Inspection agreement
Agree datums, hole positions and thread checks.
03

Finished fits

Drawing review
Specify masking and the final fit requirement.
Inspection agreement
Record final-condition dimensions for specified mating features.

Keep the drawing and report connected

Part number and revision → feature and datum → sample and batch → instrument and measured result. Agree the required records with the order.

Review inspection records
05 · HANDLING & DELIVERY

Protect the interfaces through handling and packing

PROTECTIVE HANDLING

Protect window shoulders and distinguish drawing revisions in labels so visually similar versions are not mixed.

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  • Identification of locating faces versus clearance surfaces
  • Side-interface datums, thread requirements and masking areas
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