Workholding System Capable of Holding 10 Parts Simultaneously

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Sveconek showcases its new high-capacity workholding system that can hold up to 10 parts in a single machinist vise. The systems are comprised of an array of unique floating jaw plates that fit between and interact with the existing movable and fixed jaw plates of the vise. According to the company, the systems are engineered as an affordable, easy-to-mount and simple-to-use accessory that fits most 6" vises. Its unique design is offered in different sized kits to accommodate the endless array of sizes and shapes of parts that need to be held. The components of the kits are offered individually to add to and further expand the machinist’s workholding needs.

Sveconek says its patented technology is a novel approach to high capacity workholding. The company’s systems hold up to 10 parts as firmly, accurately and repeatably as two parts being held in a conventional vise.  Additionally, the multiple clamping and unclamping operations that occur over a production run are said to be simple to execute and do not diminish the systems performance.

All kits and components are offered in three versions. The first is the 7075 Aluminum Jaw Plates with an integrated step for typical first operations, which hold on sacrificial material. Step dimensions are 0.125" wide × 0.115" deep, and the step seat resides 1.6350" ± 0.0005" above vise ways. Overall dimensions are 1.25" × 1.75" × 6.0".

The second version is the 7075 Aluminum Jaw Plate Blank, which features overall dimensions of 1.00" × 1.75" × 6.0".

The third and final version is the 6061 Aluminum Jaw Plate Blank, with overall dimensions of 1.00" × 2.00" × 6.0". According to the company, the 6061 Jaw Plates are intended to be carved again and again to accommodate all workholding needs. Jaw Plates on all three version are anodized for lifelong protection