CNC vice system
January 1st 2010 The Chick One-Lok CNC vice
system is the latest evolution of
workholding technology to be added
to 1st Machine Tool Accessories' (1st
MTA's) portfolio of high
productivity machining equipment.
With a maximum grip of up to
17in (432mm), One-Lok
incorporates Chick's new 'Boltfast'
interchangeable jaw system, which
enables soft or hard jaws to be
replaced with a single turn of a
locking screw, to provide locational
repeatability of 0.0008in (0.02mm).
Machining accuracy is enhanced by
the unit's novel 'squeeze' clamping
configuration, which applies an
equal and opposite internal force to
the fixed jaw as the moving jaw
closes, providing virtually deflectionfree
component clamping with a
maximum retaining force of
10,000lbf. A 'QwikSlide' mechanism
allows the moveable jaw to be easily
unlocked and slid forwards or
backwards to achieve rapid set-ups. More articles from 1st Machine Tool Accessories Ltd: | 
