What is Jergens Modular Workholding?

Jergens 5-Axis Vises and Quick-Change Solutions offer users a modular and configurable approach to optimal holding and positioning of components of varying sizes and shapes. Our unique stack-up approach simplifies complex workholding, gripping tight for precision while providing quick change for reduced setup time. More machining per setup and faster changeover in between equals maximum machine uptime.

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Our modular fixtures and components ensure tight tolerance and reduce changeover to minutes or even seconds to increase overall machine efficiency. Achieve more savings by changing what’s UNDER the spindle, not ON it. Our workholding efficiency improvement process helps:

✓ Increase spindle uptime

✓ Speed up the implementation of lean manufacturing

✓ Improve productivity

✓ Optimize workholding

✓ Reduce downtime

✓ Maximize cost savings

✓ Eliminate setup errors and inefficiencies

✓ Achieve faster part-to-part changeover

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5-axis Frequently Asked Questions

5 axis CNC machines are machines with 2 extra axis of movement above normal machines. 5 axis machines can move in 5 different planes: X axis = Left and Right Y axis = Back and forward Z axis = Up and Down A axis = Clockwise and anti-clockwise rotation (horizontal plane) B axis = Clockwise and anti-clockwise rotation (vertical plane).

5 axis machining dramatically improves productivity by allowing you to complete your component in “one hit, one loading.” 5 Axis machining also allows you to reduce set up and changeover times and eliminate the errors caused by frequent setup and changeover.

Two words: superior quality. Jergens 5 Axis self-centering vises has been engineered to be the ideal solution for low profile five-axis workholding. Available in both 130mm and 75mm widths, they can accommodate a wide array of workpiece sizes. The quick change jaws incorporate a pull down feature to actively minimize jaw lift. Multiple jaw styles make this vise system configurable for most workholding needs, from first operation to finish work. They easily mount to a number of modular fixture platforms, adding to Jergens industry leading selection of quick change fixturing. Clamping forces up to 3,600 lbs. The leadscrew features rolled trapezoidal threads for superior strength and durability. A low friction surface treatment of critical components improves performance and reduces wear.