New ground has been broken in fast, precise and multi-productive workholding with the MultiVice MMCC multi-jaw vice. MultiVice MMCC can effectively double the workholding capacity of vertical and horizontal machining centres, milling machines and grinders. Specifically designed for long-run, large batch work, MultiVice MMCC utilises any number of 'Dual Action' vice jaws to create an ultra-flexible yet cost-efficient vice system capable of accommodating a high number of components at one time on the same table.

MultiVice MMCC is designed for high-volume applications and, instead of locating and gripping components against centrally-fixed jaws, it comprises a series of in-line Dual Action vice jaws fixed to the sub-plate with dowel pins. Each Dual Action vice jaw has an integral moving jaw with 3 mm of clamping stroke. The number of vices that can be used is limited only by the size of the machine table.

A permanently fixed jaw provides the datum. Each MMCC is subsequently fixed and positioned by dowel pins 'behind' the previous jaw at a distance dictated by the workpiece size. This eliminates compound gripping force and thus generates a very stable and highly accurate vice system.

Standard jaw size is 60 mm wide by 12 mm long by 25 mm high, though other sizes are available to optimise the component variations being handled. The quick change false jaws feature an innovative design of positive dovetail location for continuous repeatability, and they can be provided in a variety of materials. Flush-fit between false jaw and vice body prevents the ingress of swarf. As well as achieving secure locking/unlocking with just a quarter turn of the key, MultiVice MMCC provides these additional benefits: - Rigid clamping gives increased tool life through less vibration; - No component lift when clamping; - Maximised use of the Z axis through its low height; and - High clamping pressure.