Thame - Grip Fix



		With Grip Fix a precise series of indentations is stamped into the workpiece. The stamping only takes seconds and the workpiece surface may be sawn, black bar or even cast. The indentations only need to be 2-4 mm from the edge of the workpiece. They are picked up by matching teeth on the vice jaws and give secure holding even at low gripping pressures.
		The advantages of the Grip Fix system are numerous:- The low depth of grip, typically 2 to 4mm means only the minimum amount of extra material is required for holding. It also allows 5 faces of the material to be accessible for machining. The precise indentations means no preparation of the gripping surface is required. Also they allow the part to be removed from the vice for other operations such as measurement and then re-inserted for further machining. Often cheaper material such as black bar can be substituted. The secure holding allows higher feedrates and/or less grip pressure and less distortion. The special vice jaws are available to fit a wide range of machine vices in addition to the Centre Compact and Vario Tec vices.
		The Stamping Unit will cater for workpieces up to 240mm wide and is pressured by an air/hydraulic intensifier giving up to 20 tonnes stamping pressure. Stamping typically takes 3 to 5 seconds. The unit can be supplied on it's own mobile stamping station or for mounting on your own workbench.
		The Vice Jaws (upper in picture) have the patented series of indentations machined on them. They also have a graduated scale for aligning the workpiece, parallels with 3mm depth of grip and are drilled with mounting holes to suit your vice .A 'Professional' Vice Jaw (lower in picture) is also available which, in addition to the above incorporates an endstop adjustable in 1mm increments.