Vises used as an alternative to custom fixturing.(Better Production)

Modern Machine Shop | October 1, 2005 | Copyright

Impact Forge, Inc. (Columbus, Indiana) is comprised of four companies that offer a range of forging technologies, including producing hammer dies requiring large milling operations. The company reports that positioning and clamping these dies in a machining center can be challenging because of characteristics such as heaviness and bulkiness.

Because the dies can be as heavy as 1,500 pounds and as large as 24 inches by 26 inches by 12 inches, positioning them in a machining center fixture requires an overhead crane and skillful maneuvering so as not to damage the ...

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