🔧 Blade Edge & Base Plate - Blade Generation System

🔧 Blade Edge Detail Systems

Replaceable nylon/PETG clips that snap into holes along blade edges. Provides variable standoff distances without re-cutting blades.

fxClipHolePattern.ovm - generate snap hole positions

offset-insert-15mm.stl through offset-insert-60mm.stl - printable insert models

For laminated blades (multiple layers stacked), use staggered hole patterns to enable sequential plug welding from top only.

fxLaminatedHolePattern.ovm - generate offset hole positions per layer

fxPlugWeldSequence.ovm - assembly instruction generator

Fixture design must account for customer's welding equipment capabilities.

Configuration	Fixture Impact
Stationary Table	All welds must be accessible from above or sides. May need repositioning.
Single-Axis Positioner	Can rotate fixture 360° around one axis. Design apertures for underside access.
Trunnion / 2-Axis Indexer	Full orientation control. Can weld from any angle. Maximum flexibility in fixture design.

fxWeldCellConfig.ovm - equipment type configuration

fxApertureGenerator.ovm - create torch access openings

fxRotationClearance.ovm - check for index collisions

For large or heavy-duty fixtures, the base plate may need additional stiffening to prevent deflection.

Rectangular or square tube sections welded to the underside of the base plate. Serves dual purpose as stiffeners and forklift skid positions.

Blades protruding downward from the base plate (negative Z direction) with feet connecting to a secondary base blade.

fxBasePlateStiffening.ovm - main stiffening generator

fxTubularSkids.ovm - Option A implementation

fxLaminatedStiffeners.ovm - Option B implementation