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How does a plate vice work?

How does a plate vice work?

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force vs resistance, force, resistance, physics, gravity, force plus resistance, Plate vices work using a simple combination of gravitational force and resistance.
plate vice, using plate vice, how to use plate vice, During use, a workpiece is inserted through the appropriate grip port in the vice, with one end resting on the ground, and the vice frame leant towards it.
plate vice, using plate vice, how to use plate vice, The weight of the workpiece exerts downward force on the plate vice at the point of contact.
plate vice, using plate vice, how to use plate vice, Supported by the ground, the plate vice provides resistance.
plate vice, using plate vice, how to use plate vice, As a result, both workpiece and plate vice support one another – the downward force exerted by the workpiece’s weight, when met with the resistance provided by the plate vice, prevents both objects from moving.
sofa, armchair, donkey, donkey on sofa, donkey on couch, Though this may sound complicated, it is very simple; you are performing a similar process when you sit on a chair. Your weight provides downward force, holding the chair between your body and the ground, and the chair provides resistance, holding you up!

Can two plate vices be used together?

plate vice, tri vice, tri vise, plate vise, Yes – as an alternative, for holding objects so that neither end touches the ground, two plate vices of the same type may be used together – assuming a workpiece of uniform dimensions end-to-end.
plate vice, tri vice, tri vise, plate vise, To hold a workpiece with differing dimensions at either end, it may be possible to use two different types of plate vice together, but it is worth noting that this may affect the angle of the workpiece and stability of the support, should the two grip ports used sit at different heights in the frame.
plate vice, tri vice, tri vise, plate vise, In this case, each end of the workpiece is inserted into the appropriate port in a plate vice, and both plate vices leant toward the workpiece (and each other).
plate vice, tri vice, tri vise, plate vise, Using the same principle of force and resistance as outlined above, the plate vices and workpiece then support one another.

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