VMC machining refers to machining operations that utilize vertical machining centers (VMCs), which, as the name suggests, have vertically oriented machine tools. These machines are primarily utilized to turn raw blocks of metal, such as aluminum or steel, into machined components. Fixtures are work-holding devices and locating elements that locate, hold, and support the workpiece in a fixed, proper position during the machining process with respect to the machining tools. The most common type of fixture is the vise jaw found in nearly all workshops.
