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Nicon N-171 Nicon Lockdown Jaw Machine Vice
FEATURES: Lock down Jaw vice Designed for Precision Milling machines and CNC Machining Centres. Sealed bearing system induces clamping pressure and increases bearing life. Bearing part is stronger and more durable then our previous designed vices. Accuracy in parallelism and squareness within 0.02/100 mm. Hardened bed and jaws maintain accuracy for long time. Ductile Cast iron body. No work piece tilt after clamping. All parts interchangeable and available as spares. Same bed height and Redesigned nut with lighter weight. Tenons and tenon slots provided for effortless truing of vice on machine table. High clamping force can be achieve by effortless handle movement which eliminates hammering on handle. Available with Swivel base also. STANDARD ACCESSORIES: Chip guards Adjustable handle
Nicon Nicon N-181 Hydraulic Machine Vice
FEATURES: Ruggedly constructed for milling, drilling, shaping, grinding and many other machine shop applications Body made of high-quality ductile cast iron to resist deflection or bending. Hardened and ground sideways. Concealed spindle for protection against chip and dirt. Hydraulic booster system for maximum clamping pressure with minimum force. Hydra-booster system is guaranteed for using 1 year limited. Also available in swivel base. Accuracy in squareness is 0.02/100mm. Quick of clamping, locking and ease of operation. The hydraulic oil number is #68 Maximum clamping Pressure 4500Kg. STANDARD ACCESSORIES: 1 Work Stopper, Pair of standard16mm positioning key nuts, 1 Crank Handle, 1 Extension Bar.
Nicon N-108 Nicon precision Modular Precision Vice With Parallel jaws
FEATURES: This Vice designed for precision milling, grinding and widely used with CNC and standard milling machines. Both moving and fixed blocks are precision ground with paralelism accuracy 0.01mm and thus a precise and safely clamping All components of vice are interchangeable with perfect alignment to provide different work to hold solutions. The space-saving design and solid construction allow a maximum blocking ratio to total overall dimension of the vice. Four extra tapped hole in moving and fixed rear blocks in front and top for optional jaws and fixtures. High alloyed quality resistance steel, case hardened HRC 60±2 is used in all body and accessories of vice to give maximum rigidity, High performance & no wear STANDARD ACCESORIES: 1 Work stopper, 1 pair of standard 16mm positioning key nut, 4 Clamps T Allen key, 1 box Wrench
Nicon N-121 Nicon Precision Self Centring 5 Axis Machine Vice
FEATURES: Precision graduation for accurate reading. Horizontal swivel through 360 degrees. Tilting angle 45 degrees vertically. suitable for inclined surface, angular drilling. Machining on various machine tools.
Armatech Associates Crystal Hardened & Ground Precision Grinding Vice
Features: For high accuracy light Machining, Grinding, Inspection or marking out of precision components. Vice can be used, standing on its base, sides, end or top. Guaranteed 0.005/100mm for parallelism, Flatness & Squareness with the vice in any position. Manufactured from high grade oil hardening steel, hardened & tempered to ensure stability & accuracy throughout the unit’s working life. Specification: Sr.No. Cat No. Overall Size ( LXWXH ) Jaw Opening (Q) Height oflaw(M) 1. AA-4801 150X48X60 mm 0-75 mm 30 mm 2. AA-4802 180X63X70 mm 0-90 mm 35 mm 3. AA-4803 200X73X80 mm 0-100 mm 40 mm
Armatech Associates Crystal Precision Grinding Sine Vice With Screw
Features: Used for precision measurement, setting of angles, right angle grinding and light machining. Made from high quality alloy steel. Accuracy for squareness, Flatness, & Parallelism is without 0.005mm. Angular accuracy within ±5 seconds. Center distance between rollers is within ±0.005mm. Specification: Sr. no. Cat. No. Size (mm) LxWxH) Opening 'Q' (mm) C.D(mm) Centre Distance 1 AA-6131 150x48x88 0-75 125 2 AA-6132 180x63x98 0-90 150 3 AA-6133 200x73x108 0-100 175
Armatech Associates Crystal Hardened & Ground Precision Grinding Vice With Screw
We are highly engaged in offering AA-481 Hardened & Ground Precision Grinding Vice With Screw to our prestigious clients.Features: For high accuracy light Machining, Grinding, Inspection or marking out of precision components. Vice can be used, standing on its base, sides, end or top. The smooth operation is gained because clamping and releasing is through a threaded spindle with precision cut square threads. Guaranteed 0.005/100mm for parallelism, Flatness & Squareness with the vice in any position. Manufactured from high grade oil hardening steel, as vice spindle moves in a specially designed gun metal bush ensures long life working and reduces wear. Details: Sr. no. Cat No. Size (mm) LXWXH Jaw Opening (Q) Height of Jaw(M) 1. AA-4811 150X48X60 mm 0-75 mm 30 mm 2. AA-4812 180X63X70 mm 0-90 mm 40 mm 3. AA-4813 200X73X80 mm 0-100 mm 45 mm 4. AA-4814 235X96X96 mm 0-125 mm 56 mm
Nicon N-167 Nicon Drill Press Vice(Ungrip)
FEATURES: Unbreakable alloy Steel construction with ground surfaces helps smooth lateral movement of moveable jaws. Rugged design provides precision and power full clamping for drilling tapping and reaming operations. The base is slotted enabling the vice to be bolted to drill press tables, assisting in quick and accurate positioning. Longitudinal and transversal prisms in the fixed jaw allow for firm gripping of round jobs of different sizes both horizontally and vertically. Special seat in jaws facilitates retaining of flat work pieces. Vices are equipped with a convenient uni-grip mechanism. Spindle moves inside the hollow hand grip allowing the vice to be used at a location away from the table edge. This feature increases the scope of application of this range of vices
Nicon N-161 Bench Vice Unbreakable Steel Body
FEATURES: Unbreakable steel body which is CNC machined on all load bearing surfaces for smooth and trouble free operation. Jaw of vice made of special carbon steel hardened and serrated to ensure a rigid grip and non slip. Fine acme thread screw. Unbreakable steel cast iron dovetailed nut can be replaced when worn. Hi tensile fasteners used for strength and rigidity of vice.
Nicon N-131 Nicon Compact Lockdown Jaw Machine Vice
FEATURES: This vice is the earliest vice that can be used vertical or on either side. Enhanced body structure reduces the deflection in operation while the vice mounted vertical or horizontal. The sealed bearing system induces clamping pressure and increases bearing life. Accuracy in parallelism & squareness within 0.02/100 mm. Hardened bed and jaws maintain accuracy for a long time. Ductile Cast iron body. No workpiece tilt after clamping. All parts interchangeable and available as spares. Tenons and tenon slots provided for effortless truing of vice on machine table. The high clamping force can be achieved by effortless handle movement which eliminate hammering on handle. STANDARD ACCESSORIES: Chip Guards Adjustable Handle
Nicon N-132 Nicon Self Centring Lock Down Jaw Vice
FEATURES: Self centring lock down jaw vice designed for precision milling machines and CNC machining centres. The jaws move towards the centre. This always provide stable work pieces centring setting. Sealed bearing system includes clamping pressure and increases bearing life. Accuracy in parallenlism and squareness within 0.2/100mm. Hardened bed and jaws maintain accuracy for a long time. Ductile cast iron body. No work piece tile after clamping. All parts interchangeable and available as spares. Tenons and tenon slots provided for effortless truing of vice on machine table. The high clamping force can be achieved by effortless handle movement which eliminates hammering on a handle. STANDARD ACCESSORIES: Clip Guards Adjustable Handle
Nicon N-101 Nicon Precision Modular Vice
FEATURES: Modular Vice designed for precision milling, grinding and widely used with CNCmilling machines. Both jaws plates are in pull-down angle. This ensures, during the clamping operation a down load run of the workpiece against the vice base and thus a precise and safely clampingAll components of vice are interchangeable with perfect alignment to provide different work to hold solutions.The space-saving design and solid construction allow a maximum blocking ratio to total overall dimension of the vice. Four extra tapped hole with ground back jaw rear face increase maximum opening capacity with the addition of jaws extensions.High alloyed quality resistance steel, case hardened HRC 60 ±2 is used in all body and accessories of vice to give maximum rigidity, high performance & no wear. STANDARD ACCESSORIES: 1 Work stopper, 1 Pair of standard 16mm positioning key nuts, 4 Clamps T Allen key, 1 box Wrench
Nicon N-102 Nicon Precision Two Piece Modular Machine Vice
FEATURES: Two Piece Modular Vice designed for precision milling.grinding and widely used with CNC and standard milling machines. Modular elements allow you perfect clamping even of big workpieces wich need heaviest machining using the machine table as surface. This vice is a solution for a lot of applications and a perfect complement or alternative to single or double vices. Both jaws plates are in pull-down angle. This ensures, during the clamping operation a down load run of the workpiece against the vice base and thus a precise and safely clamping. All components of vice are interchangeable with perfect alignment to provide different work to hold solutions. The space-saving design and solid construction allow a maximum blocking ratio to total overall dimension of the vice For extra tapped hole with ground back jaw rear face increases maximum capacity with addition of jaws extensions. High alloyed quality resistance steel case hardened HRC 60+or-2 is used in all body and accessories of vice to give maximum rigidity, high performance & no wear. STANDARD ACCESSORIES: 1 Work stopper, 1 Pair of standard 16mm positioning key nuts, 4 Clamps, T Allen key, 1 box Wrench.
Nicon N-104 Nicon Precision High Grip Machine Vice
FEATURES: H-Grip Machine Vice Designed for Precision Milling, Grinding & Widely Used With CNC Machining Center. High grade FCO 60 Ductile iron body, Grounded top and bottom. Bed high matched with multiple vice orders. High Alloyed Quality Resistance Steel, Case Hardened HRC 60= 2 is used in Clamping Jaws to give High Performance & No Wear. Accuracy in Parallelism & Squatness With in 0.02/100mm. Interchangeable Jaws Plates. Tenon & Tenon Slots Provided for Effortless Truing of Vice on Machine Table. High Clamping Force can Achieve by Effortless handle movement Wich eliminates Hammering on vice handle. Maximum Clamping Force 5000 kg STANDARD ACCESSARIES: 4 Side Clamps. 1 BOX Wrench. 2 Positioning Key Nuts, work stoper
Nicon N-105 Nicon Precision High Grip Machine Vice
FEATURES: Self Centring Hi-Grip Machine Vice Designed for Precision Milling, Grinding & Widely Used With CNC Machining Center. The jaws move towards the center. This always provide stable work piece centering settings. High-Grade FCD 60 Body Grounded Top & Bottom. This CNC vice Securely Hold Two Work Pieces for Maximum Productivity. Perfect Vice for Mass Production environments, The Vice also Quickly Convert into a Wide Opening single Station CNC Vice with a Massive 375mm Capacity, Bed Hight Matched with Multiple Vice Orders. High Alloyed Quality Resistance Steel, Case Hardened HRC 60 ± 2 is used in Clamping Jaws to give High Performance & No Wear. Accuracy in Parallelism & Squareness Within 0.02/100mm. Interchangeable Jaws Plates. Tenon & Tenon Slots Provided for Effortless Truing Of Vice on Machine Table. High Clamping Force can Achieve by Effortless handle movement which eliminates Hammering on vice handle. Maximum Clamping Force 3500 kg STANDARD ACCESSORIES : 4 Side Clamps. 1 Box Wrench. 2 Positioning Key Nuts, 1 work stopper.
Nicon N-106 Nicon Self Centring High Grip Shaft Vice
FEATURES: Self Centring Hi-Grip shaft Vice Designed for accurate centring for round jobs on Precision Milling machine & Widely Used With CNC Machining Center. High-Grade FCD 60 grade ductile iron Body. Grounded Top & Bottom. This CNC vice Securely Holds round jobs and can also use in various shapes of components with the help of different available optional jaws. Perfect Vice for Mass Production environments. Bed Hight Matched with Multiple Vice Orders. High Alloyed Quality Resistance Steel, Case Hardened HRC 602 is used in Clamping Jaws to give High Performance & No Wear. Tenon & Tenon Slots Provided for Effortless Truing Of Vice on Machine Table. High Clamping Force can Achieve by Effortless handle movement which eliminates Hammering on vice handle. STANDARD ACCESSORIES: 4 Side Clamps. 1 Box Wrench. 2 Positioning Key Nuts, 1 work stopper.
Nicon N-109 Nicon Compact High Grip Vice
FEATURES: Compact Hi-grip machine vice designed for precision milling , grinding and widely used with CNC machining center. Space saving design can be installed in multiple on standard machine tools table. Also suitable for 4th and 5th axis CNC rolaey tables. Large opening in very compact vice body. High grade FCO 60 ductile iron body, grounded top and bottom. Bed height matched with multiple vice orders. High alloyed quality resistance steel, case hardened HRC 60 +or- 2 is used in clamping jaws to give high preferences and no wear. Accuracy in parallelism and squareness within 0.02/110mm. Interchangeable jaws plates. Tenon and tenon slots provided for effortless truing of vise on machine table. Hammering on vise handle. maximum clamping force 4000kg. STANDARD ACCESORIES: 1 Adjustable handle, 1 pair of positioning key nut , 1 Work stopper.
Nicon N-110 Nicon Self Centring Compact High Grip Vice
FEATURES: Self centering compact hi-grip machine vice designed for precision milling, grinding and widely used with CNC machining center. Space saving design can be installed in multiple on standard machine table. Also suitable for 4th and 5th axis CNC rolaey tables. Large opening in very compact vice body. This vise can hold two work pieces with optional intermediate jaws. High grade FCO 60 ductile iron body, grounded top and bottom. Bed height matched with multiple vice orders. High alloyed quality resistance stress, case hardened HRC 60 +or- 2 is used in clamping jaws give high preferences and no wear. Accuracy in parallelism and squareness within 0.02/1mm. Interchangeable jaws plates. tenon and tenon slots provided for effortless truing of vice on machine table. High clamping force can be achieved by effortless handle movement which eliminates hammering on vise handle. Maximum clamping force 3000kg. STANDARD ACCOSSORIES: 1 Adjustable handle, 1 pair of positioning key nut, 1 Wok stopper.
Nicon Nicon N-103 Multi Grip Machine Vice
FEATURES: Perfect vice for flexible clamping of multiple work pieces of various sizes. Hardened and ground slice ways and fixed jaws. The multi grip vices are a totally new concept of modular clamping system able to maximize the machine table capacity and thus to increase its productivity. This system is designated for clamping several work pieces at the same time on the machine tool table, thus reducing tool changeover times. HIGHEST ACCURACY in positioning and alignment +or- mm. Multi grip vices can be vertically assembled linked each other or clamped to specified work holding structures. High alloyed quality resistance stress, case hardened HRC 60+or 2 is used in all body and accessories of vice to give maximum rigidity, high performances and no wear. Each vice is supplied with 3 fixed jaws, 2 wedge clamps and 2 back end jaw plates. Same Bed High maintained for gang milling operations.STANDARD ACCESSORIES: 4 work stoppers , 2 Allen keys, One pair of 12mm positioning key nuts.
Nicon N-103S Nicon Multi Grip machine Vice With Serrated Slide Ways
FEATURES: Perfect vise for flexible clamping of multiple work pieces of various sizes. Hardened & ground serreted slide ways and fixed jaws for rigid clamping. The multi grip vises are a totally new concept of modular clamping system able to maximize the machine table capacity and thus to increase its productivity. This system is designated for clamping several work pieces at the same time on the machine tool table, thus reducing tool changeover times. Highest accuracy in positioning and alignment ± 0.02 mm. Multi grip vises can be vertically assembled linked each other or clamped to specific work holding structures. High alloyed quality resistance steel, case hardened HRC 60 ±2 is used in all body and accessories of vice to give maximum rigidity, high performance & no wear. Each vise is supplied with 3 fixed jaws and 2 wedge clamps. Same high maintained for gang milling operations. STANDARD ACCESSORIES: 4 Work stoppers, 2 Allen keys, One pair of 12mm positioning key nuts.
Nicon N-151 Nicon Precision Milling machine Vice(Fixed Base)
FEATURES: Precision milling machine vice is suitable for milling operations and it also finds applications in jig boring, grinding and shaping jobs. Vice body made from high grade cast iron for rigidity. Hardened and ground steel jaw plates ensuring longer life with maintained accuracy and repeatability. Fully covered lead screw in a unbreakable steel nut protects against dirt and chips. Usage of high tensile grade fasteners provides greater strength and rigidity. Tenon slot machined n base as standard. Unbreakable steel crank handle.
Nicon N-151S Nicon Precision Milling Machine Vice(Swivel Base)
FEATURES: Precision Milling Machine Vice is suitable for milling operations & it also finds applications in jig boring, grinding and shaping jobs. Vice body made from high grade cast iron for rigidity. Hardened and ground steel jaw plates ensuring longer life with maintained accuracy & repeatability. Fully covered lead screw in a unbreakable steel nut protects against dirt and chips. Usage of high tensile grade fasteners provides greater strength and rigidity. Tenon slot machined in base as standard. unbreakable steel crank handle.
Nicon N-153 Nicon Tilting & Swiveling Machine Vice
FEATURES: Angular Machine Vices are ideal for applications where in the workpiece requires machining at an angle. Angular adjustment is achieved via the angular slide that can be set to any desired angle. Additionally the fully graduated 360° swivel base allows the vice to be set at any angle along the vertical axis. These vices are manufactured from close grained hi tensile seasoned cast iron. Unbreakable steel crank handle. Use of hi tensile grade fasteners provides strength and rigidity to these vice. Hardened and ground jaw. A milled slot in the vice base helps in accurate location of the vice on the machine table using rectangular locating nuts. Accuracy in parallelism of jaws 0.02/100mm. "Hold Down" slots allow for secure clamping of the vice on the machine table.
Nicon N-154 Nicon 3-Way Tilt And Swivel Angular Vice
FEATURES: 3 Way Tilting vices provide for 3 axis setting of the workplace in special milling, drilling, grinding, Shaping and g boring applications. Vices have 2 angular slides which allow the work piece to be set at any desired angle - 45. Tilting range on either sides and 90° vertical indexing. The 360° swivel base further allows rotation along the vertical axis. These vices are manufactured from close grained hi tensile seasoned cast iron. Unbreakable steel crank handle. Use of hi tensile grade fasteners provides strength and rigidity to these vices. hardened and ground jaw. A milled slot in the vice base helps in accurate location of the vice on the machine table using rectangular locating nuts. Accuracy in parallelism of jaws 0.02/100mm. "Hold Down" slots allow for secure clamping of the vice on the machine table.
Nicon N-156 Nicon Precision Compact Universal Precision Vice
FEATURES: Universal Vice allows the work piece to be set at any desired angle widely used on tool and cutter grinders and surface grinders. Low height construction makes these useful on even the most complicated grinding jobs. The vice has one fixed horizontal axis which allows the workpiece to be rotated at any angle along it. Fully graduated 360 swivel base allows complete rotation along the vertical axis. The third angular slide with a moving axis allows for any setting in the 3D plane. Manufactured from unbreakable steel casting with fully hardened and ground tool steel jaws. Hardened and ground jaw plates. Horizontal and vertical v groove provided for thin round jobs to hold accurately. Ergonomically designed all steel handle allows for stress free operation. Use of hi tensile grade fasteners provides strength and rigidity to these vices. A milled slot in the vice base allows for accurate location of the vice on the machine table using rectangular locating nuts. "Hold Down" slots allow for secure clamping of the vice on the work table.
Nicon N-155 Nicon Self Centering Shaft Vice
FEATURES: The Self Centering vice allows for accurate centering of round jobs automatically. Manufactured from graded cast iron with fully hardened and ground tool steel jaws, the vice has opposite threads for quick and accurate centering. Able to be set up in both horizontal and vertical positions. Reversible centre vee blocks for small diameter pipes and shafts.
Nicon N-158 Nicon Self Centering Vice Swivel Base
FEATURES: The Self Centering vice allows for accurate centering of jobs automatically. The vice is specially useful in applications where the same operation is to be performed on workpieces of varying sizes .Self Centric clamping is particularly useful in milling, slot and groove cutting and drilling. The special design allows accurate setting up of jobs with only a single machine setting. Manufactured from graded cast iron with fully hardened and ground tool steel jaws, the vice has opposite threads for quick and accurate centering. Rotation of the crank handle automatically adjusts workpiece to the center. Fully graduated 360° swivel base allows the vice to be set at any angle along the vertical axis. A milled slot in the vice base allows for accurate location of the vice on the machine table using rectangular locating nuts. Vice can be converted from swivel to fix base by removing base.
Nicon N-168 Nicon Precision Tool Maker Vice(Screw Type)
FEATURES: These vices are mainly used with precision grinding, milling machines, engraving and jig boring operations. Ground and square all over the vise may be mounted on its base, sides or end. The moving jaw has two vees ground into its face , one vertically the other horizontally to aid gripping round components. Clamping and releasing through a precision cut square thread lead screw for smooth operations. vice screw moves in specially designed gun metal bush with reduces wear the vise and enhancing life of vise.
Nicon N-169 Nicon Precision Tool Maker Steel Vice (Pin Type)
FEATURES: These vices are mainly used with precision grinding, milling machines, engraving and jig boring operations. Ground and square all over the vise may be mounted on its base or end. The moving jaw has two vees ground into its face, one vertically the other horizontally to aid gripping round components. The rapid positioning notches allow the vise to be locked in any means on an allen key provided with vise.
Nicon N-168S Nicon Precision Tool Maker Sine Vice(Screw Type)
FEATURES: These are very useful for manufacturing processes the require the highest standards of clamping accuracy at desired angles. A minute angle step of 0.2"/5mm allows very small angles to be set using standard gauge blocks. The moving jaw has two vees ground into its face , one vertically to aid griping round components. Clamping and releasing through a precision cut square thread lead screw for smooth operations. Vice screw moves in specially designed gun metal bush which reduces wear the vice and enhancing life of vise.
Nicon N-162 Nicon Drill Machine Vice Heavy Duty
FEATURES: Manufactured from unbreakable alloy steel, these drill vices have been designed for powerful clamping for drilling, taping, reaming. Jaw depth extra then regular drill press vices. Fine acme thread lead screw. The base and slides are precision ground for stability and accurate operation. Horizontal & vertical V-grooves in the stationery jaw allows holding of rounding job securely. The base is slotted enabling the vice to be bolted to drill press tables, assisting in quick & accurate positioning.
Nicon N-163 Nicon Drill Machine Vice Deluxe Model
FEATURES: Manufactured from unbreakable alloy steel, these drill vices have been designed for powerful clamping for drilling, taping, reaming. Jaw depth extra then regular drill press vices. Fine acme thread lead screw. The base and slides are precision ground for stability and accurate operation. Horizontal & vertical V-grooves in the stationery jaw allows holding of rounding job securely. The base is slotted enabling the vice to be bolted to drill press tables, assisting in quick and accurate positioning.
Nicon N-170 Nicon 3-Way Drill Press Vice(Unigrip)
FEATURES: This 3 way drill press vice available with three mounting options via two additional precisely ground surfaces end face and side face this allows for drilling along all axis with a single setting of the job and holding long work piece which are combersome and difficult to manage in regular vices. Fully grounded side face allows for right angle machining with same jaw setting the jaw width acts as jaw hight facilitating longer workpieces to be held. Fully grounded end face allows for right angle machining with same jaw setting. Unbreakable alloy Steel construction with ground surfaces helps smooth lateral movement of moveable jaws. Rugged design provides precision and power full clamping for drilling tapping and reaming operations. Longitudinal and transversal prisms in the fixed jaw allow for firm gripping of round jobs of different sizes both horizontally and vertically. Special seat in jaws facilitates retaining of flat work pieces. Vices are equipped with a convenient unigrip mechanism. Spindle moves inside the hollow hand grip allowing the vice to be used at a location away from the table edge. This feature increases the scope of application of this range of vices.
Nicon N-189 Nicon 2Piece Adjustable Milling Machine vice
FEATURES: Designed for use with milling machines, drill presses, etc, where a large clamping force is required. Facilitates utilization of the full length of the machine bed. Thrust bearing in the power transmission makes operation easy. Removable, grooved jaw inserts are hardened and ground, ensuring a longer life with maintained accuracy and repeatability. The workpiece is located directly on the bed for rigidity. Clamp base body and rigid base are high-quality castings.
Nicon N-160 Bench Nicon Vice heavy Duty Double Ribbed
FEATURES: Close grained cast iron body which is CNC machined on all load bearing surfaces for smooth and trouble free Operation. Replaceable hardened and knurled steel jaws. Fine acme thread screw. Unbreakable steel cast iron nut can be replaced when worn. The nut is dovetailed into the body. Hi tensile fasteners used for strength and rigidity of vice.
Nicon N-182 Precision Tool Room Vice
FEATURES: Rear jaw sliding bench vice dove tail slide guide ways ensure jib less jaws alignment fine acme thread screw in steel box nut ensures long life of vice. Body is made of closed grain graded cast iron. Hardened and ground jaws maintain accuracy for long and rigid grid. All parts are interchangeable and available as spares.