What milling vice sizes are available?
What milling vice sizes are available? |
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Milling vices are available with various jaw widths, ranging from smaller light-duty models, to larger heavy-duty models. As the jaw width increases, so does the overall size of the vice to be in proportion with the jaws. | |||
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The following dimensions apply to all types of milling vice. | |||
Weight |
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The weight of a milling vice can range from 15 lbs (6.5 kg approx.) for a light-duty model, up to 155 lbs (70 kg approx.) for a heavy-duty model. | |||
Jaw width |
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The jaw width is how wide the jaws are from one side to another and is measured by the horizontal distance along the top of the jaw edge.
Smallest available: 50mm (2″ approx.) Largest available: 320mm (12.5″ approx.) |
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Jaw opening |
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The jaw opening of a vice is how far the mouth of the jaws can open.
Smallest available: 50mm (2″ approx.) Largest available: 350mm (14″ approx.) |
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Throat depth |
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The throat depth is how deep the jaws of a vice are and is measured by the vertical distance from the top edge of the jaws down to the base.
Smallest available: 25mm (1″ approx.) Largest available: 80mm (3″ approx.) |
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How to choose a milling vice |
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The size of the vice needed depends on the size of the material to be clamped. A user will need to make sure that the opening of the vice jaws is wide enough to hold the workpiece in hand. A vice with a smaller jaw width and opening will be more restricting than a bigger vice, however it may also be easier to use and manoeuvre as its smaller design means it will be lighter. | |||
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Weight is another aspect to consider when purchasing a machine vice. Although most milling machines will have a table that is capable of holding any weight of vice, it is always important to check. To find out what weight capacity your machine’s table has, check the product specifications. | |||
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For more information on the different vice dimensions, see | |||
