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    Dovetail Milling-Machine Vises

    Image of System. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Vises. Dovetail Milling-Machine Vises.
    Designed to hold parts on 4- and 5-axis milling machines, these vises provide rigid clamping while exposing five full sides of the workpiece. This allows even complex parts to be completed in a single operation.
    Vises require a dovetail and locating slot to be cut into the bottom side of your material. The dovetail-shaped jaws grip the matching dovetail in your material for consistent locating and high repeatability. Use a Carbide Dovetail End Mill to cut dovetail notches into your material.
    While the vises can be mounted directly to some machines or rotary tables, most will require an adapter plate.
    With Dovetail Jaws
    Image of Product. 4.97" Dia. Vise. Front orientation. 4.97" Diameter. Dovetail Milling-Machine Vises.
    Image of Product. 5.95" Lg.×5" Wd. Vise. Front orientation. 5.95" Long. Dovetail Milling-Machine Vises, 5" Wide.

    4.97" Dia. Vise

    5.95" Lg.×5" Wd. Vise

    For Max.
    Workpiece
    Dovetail
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Wt.,
    lb.
    Ht.
    Angle
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    Lg.
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    Overall
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    Clamp Material
    Mounting Fasteners
    Included
    Each
    Fixed Base
    5 13/16"5 13/16"5 13/16"181/8"60°4.97"——3"AluminumStainless Steel
    		Yes2549N20000000
    6 3/4"6 3/4"6 3/4"301/8"60°4.97"——3"AluminumStainless Steel
    		Yes2549N100000000
    8"10"10"803/16"60°—5.95"5"2 1/2"AluminumStainless Steel
    		Yes2549N300000000
     
    Accessories for Vises
    Vise Adapter Plates
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Vise Adapter Plates. Dovetail Milling-Machine Vises.
    Dia.
    Ht.
    Material
    Each
    9.875"2"Aluminum
    		2549N40000000
    11.938"2"Aluminum
    		2549N500000000
    Vise Risers
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Vise Risers. Dovetail Milling-Machine Vises.
    Dia.
    Ht.
    Material
    Each
    4.97"1"Aluminum
    		2549N60000000
    4.97"2"Aluminum
    		2549N7000000
    Dovetail Blanks
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Dovetail Blanks. Dovetail Milling-Machine Vises.
    Dovetail
    Slots
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Ht.
    Angle
    No.
    of
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Each
    6061 Aluminum
     
    3/4" Wide Dovetail
    3 1/4"3 1/4"3 1/4"1/8"60°113/32"9/32"-320 to 3002610N130000000
    5 13/16"5 13/16"5 13/16"1/8"60°113/32"9/32"-320 to 3002610N14000000
     
    1 1/2" Wide Dovetail
    4"4"4"1/8"60°115/32"9/32"-320 to 3002610N11000000
     
    2 1/4" Wide Dovetail
    7"7"5"3/16"60°211/16"5/16"-320 to 3002610N15000000
    8"10"10"3/16"60°211/16"5/16"-320 to 3002610N16000000
     

    Self-Centering Machine Vises

    The jaws move inward at the same time to consistently position your workpiece in the center of the vise. These vises are used on Bridgeport-style milling machines and drill presses. The base swivels 360° and locks in place.
    With Flat Jaws
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Vises. Self-Centering Machine Vises.
    Jaw
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    Replaceable
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    Material
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    Tolerance
    Base
    Graduations
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    Type
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    Dia.
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    Features
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    360° Swivel Base
    4"1 1/2"4"SteelSmoothYes6 3/32"11 13/32"Steel0.0012"1°Bolt OnNo21/2"8"Self-Centering Jaws4980A110000000
     

    Compact Milling-Machine Vises

    The small size allows multiple vises to be mounted on a single machine table. Frequently used in 4- and 5-axis milling machines, these vises can hold a workpiece in multiple ways.
    Use the smooth, flat face of the jaws to grip like a conventional machine vise. Raise the workpiece by resting it on the jaws' step to allow more access for cutting tools; serrated teeth along the edge ensure a firm grip. Use the 45° dovetail to hold a matching dovetail machined into your part.
    Vises are self-centering—the jaws move inward at the same time to consistently position your workpiece in the center of the vise.
    With Dovetail and Flat Jaws
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Vises. Compact Milling-Machine Vises, With Dovetail and Flat Jaws, Fixed Base, 2 15/16" Wide Jaw.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Vises. Compact Milling-Machine Vises, With Dovetail and Flat Jaws, Fixed Base, 4 15/16" Wide Jaw.
    Image of Specification. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Contains Border. 45° Dovetail Angle. Compact Milling-Machine Vises.

    Fixed Base

    2 15/16" Wide Jaw

    Fixed Base

    4 15/16" Wide Jaw

    45° Dovetail

    Angle

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    Dovetail
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    Ht.
    Max.
    Opening
    Step
    Ht.
    Material
    Texture
    Replaceable
    Centering
    Accuracy
    Ht.
    Angle
    Overall
    Ht.
    Lg.
    Material
    Mount
    Type
    Mounting Fasteners
    Included
    Features
    Each
    Fixed Base
    2 15/16"13/16"3"0.1"SteelSmooth, SerratedYes0.0005"0.1"45°2 7/32"3 15/16"SteelBolt OnYesStepped Jaws2513N10000000
    4 15/16"1 9/32"3 1/16"0.1"SteelSmooth, SerratedYes0.0005"0.1"45°2 29/32"6"SteelBolt OnNoStepped Jaws2513N700000000
     
    Accessories and Replacements for Vises
    Replacement Vise Jaws
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Steel Jaw. Compact Milling-Machine Vises.

    Replacement Vise

    Jaws

    Replacement Vise Jaws—Replacement vise jaws replace the ones that come installed on the vise.
    Jaw
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Each
    Steel Jaw
    2 15/16"13/16"2513N50000000
    4 15/16"1 1/4"2513N9000000
     
    Machinable Vise Jaws
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Aluminum Jaw. Compact Milling-Machine Vises.

    Machinable Vise Jaws

    Machinable Vise Jaws—Machinable jaws can be machined to fit the contours and curves of your workpiece.
    Jaw
    Pair
    Wt.
    Ht.
    Pair
    Each
    Aluminum Jaw
    2 15/16"1"2513N30000000
    4 15/16"1 11/32"2513N80000000
     
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