Search The Foundry

SYS-GRP Shaper Plate Maximus — Installation Guide

Installation instructions for the SYS-GRP Shaper Plate Maximus vacuum pod, a top-mount single pod configuration for securing workpieces to your Shaper Origin Shaper Plate.

Top-mount single pod configuration


What's Included

With your SYS-GRP Shaper Plate Maximus Vacuum pod package, you'll receive:

  • SYS-GRP Shaper Plate Maximus Vacuum pod
  • M5 × 0.8 mm fasteners

What You'll Need

From the package:

  1. SYS-GRP Shaper Plate Maximus Vacuum pod
  1. Supplied M5 × 0.8 mm fasteners

Tools (not supplied):

  • 4 mm hex drive bit or Allen wrench
  • Cup of coffee or other adult beverage

Additional equipment:

  • Shaper Origin Shaper Plate
  • Vacuum source (Grabo + Nexus or dedicated pump)
  • 1/4" vacuum tubing

Installation Steps

Take the provided M5 × 0.8 mm fasteners and insert them into the integrated brackets of the SYS-GRP Shaper Plate Maximus Vacuum Pod.

Place the Maximus pod at the top of the Shaper Plate.

Align the M5 fasteners with the upper threaded mounting holes on the Shaper Plate.

Tighten the M5 fasteners with a 4 mm hex drive bit or Allen wrench.

Connect the SYS-GRP Shaper Plate Maximus Vacuum pod to your vacuum source using 1/4" tubing.

  1. Place a workpiece on the Shaper Plate
  1. Engage vacuum and verify seal
  1. Test hold strength before beginning work

Take a drink of your beverage and prepare to use the SYS-GRP Shaper Plate Maximus Vacuum pod on your workpiece.


Maximus Pod Specifications

Mounting style: Top-mount

Pod count: Single pod

Footprint: Integrated brackets for direct mounting

Best for: Single-point workholding on Shaper Plate


Next Steps

Need help with vacuum sources or troubleshooting? Check out our SYS-GRP General guides for vacuum source options, manifold setup, and troubleshooting tips.

Did this answer your question?
😞
😐
🤩