D22 modular hole system

D22 welding tablesfor mixed fabrication

Ø22 mm holes on a 100 mm grid. General fabrication where one table covers several job sizes.

Machined steel D22 welding table surface with a 100 mm modular hole grid

Why D22

One flexible system for changing job sizes

A middle option between a fine D16 grid and a heavy D28 system. Suits shops that run both small frames and medium structures on the same table.

Choose D22 when the production mix changes frequently and one table must handle light frames one day and medium structures the next. It balances accessory size, working clearance and clamping capacity without moving to the largest tooling system.

  • Hole diameter: Ø22 mm
  • Standard grid: 100 mm
  • Steel or nitrided steel platform options
  • Tooling matched to the Ø22 mm bore

D22 project profile

The workpiece and clamping load decide whether this is the right system.

Typical work
General fabrication where one table covers several job sizes
Fixture plan
General-purpose clamps, medium angle squares, locating stops and pins sized for the 22 mm bore.
Choose another
Choose D16 for dense positioning around small components, or D28 when large structures and high clamping loads dominate production.
Quote input
Drawing, size, weight, flatness, quantity and destination
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Typical D22 work

Where this hole system earns its place

Examples are a selection guide. Final table construction and support are confirmed from the approved workpiece drawing.

01

Mixed production batches

Reconfigure the same platform for changing product sizes, prototypes and recurring medium-volume work.

02

Machine guards and frames

Square medium profiles and sheet-metal frames with enough clearance for welding and inspection.

03

General repair fabrication

Support varied assemblies when the next job cannot be predicted far enough to justify a dedicated jig.

Quote checklist

Configure the D22 3D welding table around the workpiece

This is a made-to-order modular welding fixture table, not one fixed stock model. The approved drawing sets the platform size, working height, surface, accuracy and matched accessory kit.

Use the checklist to give a welding table manufacturer enough information to review the configuration before quoting.

01

Smallest and largest job

Share both ends of the production range so the D22 system is checked against the work it must cover.

02

Changeover pattern

Identify recurring datums and batch changes so stops and angle squares can be reused between products.

03

Platform configuration

Confirm table length, width, working height, flatness grade and whether a nitrided surface is needed.

04

Matched D22 tooling

Specify the starting mix of clamps, medium angle squares, locating stops and 22 mm pins.

Platform finish

Use the same hole system on either surface

Select the platform construction and treatment from production volume, wear and maintenance requirements.

Hole systems

D16, D22 or D28: pick the grid around the work

The hole system sets how much holding force the table gives you and how fine the positioning is. It is the first decision, because every clamp, pin and stop has to match it.

Close-up of 16 mm and 28 mm series welding table hole details

What actually changes between the series

Larger holes take larger pins and clamps, so a D28 table holds heavy structures more securely. Smaller holes let you place stops closer together, which helps small parts and tight geometry. The machined grid, hole spacing and flatness are set at the same time, so tell us the workpiece and we will match the system to it.

  • Grid spacing confirmed against the drawing
  • Plain bore matched to the selected system
  • Flatness from 0.1 mm/m² down to 0.02 mm/m²

Buyer guides

Confirm the specification before ordering

Use these practical guides to compare hole systems, surface requirements and the accessories needed for your work.

Close-up comparison of 16 mm and 28 mm welding table hole details
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D16, D22 or D28: choosing a welding table hole system

Pick the hole system from the workpiece, not from the table. D16 suits small parts, jigs and fine positioning. D22 covers mixed job sizes on one table. D28 is for large frames, thick plate and heavy structures where holding force matters more than a fine grid. If you are unsure, send the workpiece size and weight and the decision takes a few minutes.

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Robotic and manual welding fixtures built on modular 3D welding platforms
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Welding fixture tables for robotic cells

In a robotic cell the fixture table does the same job as in manual work — locate and clamp the part — but every error it introduces is reproduced every cycle. Plan it around three things: a datum scheme the programmer can rely on, clamping that stays out of the torch path, and tooling positions that can be returned to exactly at every changeover. A modular 3D table with a known hole grid serves all three; the hole system, table size and flatness grade are then chosen from the workpiece family like any other station.

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Large steel 3D welding platforms in several sizes prepared in the BECO workshop
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How to choose welding table size and working height

Start with the largest workpiece, then add clear space for clamps, stops and hands on every side that needs access. Choose the working height from the operator elbow height minus the workpiece and fixture stack above the table. Check the result against cranes, positioners, trolleys and seated work before fixing the leg or base height.

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Questions

D22 welding table questions

If your question is not here, send it over — practical answers are usually faster than a specification sheet.

When is D22 a better choice than D16 or D28?
D22 is useful when one table must cover a broad middle range of work. It offers larger tooling than D16 without the weight and space of a D28 accessory set.
Does the D22 system use a 100 mm hole grid?
Yes. BECO D22 tables use 22 mm holes on a 100 mm grid unless a different drawing is confirmed as a custom requirement.
Can a D22 table be supplied with nitriding?
Yes. The platform can be supplied as machined steel or with plasma nitriding, subject to the confirmed drawing and surface-treatment requirements.
Will D16 or D28 accessories fit a D22 welding table?
No. Pins, bolts and clamps must match the 22 mm bore and the confirmed grid. Order D22 tooling with the table, or send the dimensions of existing accessories so compatibility can be checked before quotation.

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