Flux Workholding - Softjaw Vise

Key info

What is it?

• A vise base with quick change Softjaws
• For machining custom profiles for workholding of non-standard shapes

What is made up of / from?

• Vise base - Hardened 4140 steel (HRC 30+)
• Softjaw connection shuttles - 17-4 PH Stainless Steel
• Locating Studs - Nitronic 60 Stainless Steel
• Quick change softjaws - 6061-T6 Aluminum

Why it's great

• Flux has a great stud clamping method to constrain movement in all key axes (x, y, z) without relying on tight clearances
• Delivers typical repeatability in the range of 1-2 microns
• Base has 2 flux stud clamps and is designed to be used with a custom sub-plate for zero point

Vise basic dimensions: 76.2mm X 152.4mm x 45.7mm

Benefits?

QUICK CHANGE PERFECTION

Best-in-class repeatability (< 2.5µm) is achieved thanks to the game-changing Flux Kinematic Coupling. Add and remove soft jaws in seconds, with zero struggle and 100% confidence.

HIGH DENSITY FIXTURING

Fit 4 times the number of parts in the same space as a traditional 6 inch vise, and watch productivity soar.

No-Lift Jaws

Jaw lift is minimised with the 45 degree wedge and large surface area contact with the vise bed.

Grid-less Pallets

Each vise locates onto a set of 2 special locating studs that you thread into your custom subplates. You are not limited to the 52mm or 96mm pattern common with other products, and repeatability is not adversely affected by the accuracy of your pin locations. If you can drill and tap a hole, you can make a micron-repeating fixture.

Fixing the vise

Mounting

• T-slot Table - use clamps and nuts
• Zero point system (5th Axis ↗, ZeroClamp ↗) - The base has two 2 flux coupling clamps so the vise can be easily mounted to a custom sub-plate

Vise base dimensions

• Metric: 76.2mm X 152.4mm x 45.7mm