Mechanical Centric Vices

Repetition Accuracy of 5 micron
Extremely High Clamp Forces
Low wear due to Nitrogen Hardened Surfaces
Can be Adapted to suit other manufacturers Zero Point Systems

BEST Mechanical Centric Vices for CNC Machining
BEST Mechanical Centric Vices provide accurate and repeatable workholding for CNC machining applications. Their centric clamping design moves the workpiece towards the centre of the vice, helping operators achieve consistent positioning.

The BEST range suits a wide variety of CNC milling applications. It is particularly useful for production machining, batch work and applications where reliable workholding is essential.
Accurate Centric Workholding
The central clamping system holds workpieces securely while maintaining consistent positioning. Both jaws move towards the centre, which helps simplify setup and repeat production.

This design can reduce manual alignment and make workholding more efficient. It is also useful when several components require the same positioning during a machining cycle.

Mechanical centric clamping is well suited to CNC operations including:

CNC milling
Drilling
Tapping
Profiling
Slotting
Roughing
Finishing
Batch production
Multi-operation machining

Mechanical Clamping for CNC Machines
A mechanical centric vice provides a simple and reliable workholding solution. Unlike hydraulic systems, it does not require a hydraulic power supply. Therefore, it can be installed and used on many CNC machine tools without additional hydraulic equipment.

Operators can manually clamp and release components during machine setup and production. The mechanical design also offers a practical solution for workshops that regularly change between different jobs.
Well suited to 4th and 5th Axis Machining
The compact design of these vices makes them well suited to 4th and 5th axis machining. Centric clamping helps maintain a consistent workpiece position while allowing useful access around the component.

This can be particularly beneficial when machining complex parts. In addition, the correct jaw configuration can improve tool access and help make better use of the available machine space.

For multi-axis machining, reliable workholding plays an important role in achieving consistent results.
Flexible CNC Workholding
The BEST range includes different sizes and configurations to suit a selection of machining requirements.

Different jaw designs and workholding accessories can provide additional flexibility. As a result, the same vice system can accommodate different component shapes and sizes.

These products are well suited to both prototype work and repeat production. They can therefore provide a versatile solution for CNC machine shops that regularly work with different components.
Appropriate for Production Machining
Repeatable workholding becomes increasingly important as production volumes increase. A centric vice helps operators position components consistently between machining cycles.

It can also reduce the need for repeated manual alignment. This makes machine setup more straightforward and helps maintain consistent positioning throughout a production run.

For batch production, mechanical centric clamping provides a practical balance between accuracy, flexibility and ease of use.
Why Choose BEST Mechanical Centric Vices?
The BEST range offers a practical solution for workshops that need accurate and repeatable mechanical workholding.

Key benefits include:

Accurate centric workpiece positioning
Repeatable mechanical clamping
Simple manual operation
No hydraulic power supply required
Flexible workholding for different components
Appropriate for CNC milling
Useful for 4th and 5th axis machining
Appropriate for prototype and production work
Reduced setup and alignment requirements
Reliable workholding for repeat machining

BEST Mechanical Centric Vices from 1st Machine Tool Accessories
1st Machine Tool Accessories supplies BEST workholding products for CNC machining and manufacturing applications.

The range provides practical mechanical clamping for workshops looking for accurate, repeatable and flexible workholding.

Whether you need a compact solution for smaller components or a larger vice for production machining, the range offers options for different CNC applications.

Explore the BEST Mechanical Centric Vice range from 1st Machine Tool Accessories and find a workholding solution to suit your machining requirements.

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