FaceFrame Clamping System Installation and Information
This Blog post will have all the information for the FaceFrame Clamping System. Check back here regularly as tips, tricks, and any updates on this system will be detailed here.
FaceFrame Clamping System Installation Video Guide
Step by Step installation guide
A. Assembling the FaceFrame Clamping System
1. Attach the top support arm to the aluminum extrusion.
- Include the relief sleeve with the top screw.
- Slide the air supply hose into the relief sleeve.
2. Mount the regulator to the top support arm.
- Connect the air supply hose to the right side elbow fitting on the regulator.
3. Thread an air hose through the channel on top of the aluminum extrusion.
- Connect this hose to the left side elbow fitting on the regulator.
4. Install T-fittings for clamp connections:
- Determine locations for clamps.
- Splice the hose at these points and insert T-fittings.
- Use rail clips to position the hose as needed.
5. Install FaceFrame clamps:
- Choose a side (left or right) based on your setup.
- Cut sections of the coil hose to desired lengths.
- Connect clamps to the T-fittings using the cut coil hose sections.
6. Attach the lower support arm:
- Use the two provided screws.
- Cap the end of the air supply hose with the end cap fitting.
7. Prepare for rail mounting:
- Loosen the screws holding the rail guides on both support arms.
B. Preparing the Work Table
1. Ensure your work table is at least 4’ x 8’ in size. See Below for link to a CNC contact list for a shop that can help you make a Pegboard style work table.
2. Install spacer blocks:
- Use 1.5” x 3” blocking material.
- Install at the top and bottom of the table, running the full width.
- Ensure the top spacer is 45” O.C. from the bottom spacer.
- Secure spacers firmly, using screws every 6”-8” O.C.
C. Installing Guide Rails
1. Install the bottom rail first:
- Align it in the center of the bottom spacer block.
- Ensure it’s straight and level.
2. Install the top rail:
- Use the offset rail guide for proper positioning.
- Place the offset guide on the edge of the metal base
- Work from one end of the table to the other, ensuring parallelism.
D. Mounting the FaceFrame Assembly
1. Align the assembly with the top and bottom rails.
2. Slide the assembly into place:
- Move it back and forth along the full travel distance to ensure smooth gliding.
3. Tighten the screws on the rail guides to secure alignment.
4. Connect your shop air supply line to the hose from the relief sleeve.
E. Clamp Adjustments
- To adjust clamp positions, loosen and tighten the screws on individual clamps.
IMPORTANT
- We recommend not setting the regulator any higher than 30-40 psi.
- As a safety precaution be sure to keep fingers away from any moving part when engaging the clamps.
Clamping Table specifications
3/4” thick material (recommend domestic double sided UV plywood for stability)
Hole configuration is 20mm diameter holes, at 48mm on center
Lay that pattern across a whole sheet as large as you like for your needs
We recommend you have a CNC machine drill the holes for this table to ensure the system operates with minimal issues. As the table sizes increase the more important it is to have a CNC machine accurately drill the layout.
Click the button below for a list of CNC shops in the USA that we recommend for setting up your table.
