PRECISION MULTI GRIP VICE

About PRECISION MULTI GRIP VICE

A precision multi-grip vice is a specialized machine vice designed to significantly increase productivity by allowing the operator to clamp and machine multiple workpieces at once. This system is compact and engineered to maximize the use of a machine's table, particularly on CNC milling centers.

Key Features and Design

• Modular and Adaptable: Unlike a traditional vice, the multi-grip system uses a series of interchangeable jaws and clamps. This modular design allows it to hold several parts simultaneously, even if they are of different sizes. This is a crucial feature for mass production and batch manufacturing.

• Wedge Clamping: Many multi-grip vices use a wedge-clamping mechanism, which provides a high and consistent clamping force while also pulling the workpieces down against the vice bed. This anti-lift clamping action ensures the parts remain securely in place and do not shift during cutting, which is vital for maintaining precision.

• High Precision: The vice is built to very high tolerances, with accuracy in positioning and alignment often specified to within 0.02 mm. This level of precision is achieved through a rigid body construction, often made from high-quality alloy steel or ductile iron, with hardened and ground slide ways.

• Increased Productivity: By clamping multiple parts in a single setup, the time spent on tool changes and workpiece loading is drastically reduced. This allows for longer, uninterrupted machining cycles and a higher output of finished parts per hour.