A Guide to the Different Types of Vises

An integral tool in many woodworking, metalworking and other manufacturing applications is one of the basic mechanical devices used to keep a workpiece stationary. In specific bench vises (or workbench vice/vise) mount directly to a workbench in order to retain the workpiece during sawing, planning, and drilling tasks. This article discusses the various vision forms and explains the way vises operate and the materials they use.

The most popular form of vise used for woodworking bench vice. It has a variety of components. The elements that support the workpiece are known as jaws. The workpiece can be secured by a screw-mechanism with a set of jaws that moves one jaw to the other until tightly attached to the workpiece. The jaws move one jaw toward the other. The jaws normally consist, depending on the particular application, of wood, plastic, or metal.

Bench viss need not be attached inherently to workbenches — so long as the working surface is secure, a bench vision may be directly attached to the surface or to the hand. The visors directly attached to the top have a pivot, allowing the visor to rotate as needed. Since many bench vices have metal jaws, it may be a good idea to line the jaws with wood or a like material to protect the integrity of the component. When they get used over time, the jaws can be replaced. Some vises may also function as a yellow. Depending on power, durability, and application, bench vises vary.

Heavy-Duty Bench Vises

Heavy-duty bench vises are often made of iron to withstand heavier applications and regular usage and often called machinery vices. They are made from iron. The components included clamped steel jaws, slide bars, and ACME key screws. Attachments should be bought and attachments for the jaws also require a further set of substitute jaws that must be added when the first set wears off. A standard heavy-duty bench is fixed or has a 360-degree swivel. A secondary collection of steel pipe jaws is available with bench vises, often rotating 360 ° and can be replaced.

Pipe Vises

In plumbing, pipe vises are used to keep tubes or pipes protected when they are being cut or threaded. Piping up to 3 mm in diameter or 200 mm in size may be assisted. They can be mounted on a workbench or used with a stand for a mobile tripod. For projects outside a workshop, a stand is commonly used. They are foldable and often two or three are used for long pipe lengths.

Medium Duty Bench Vises

The medium-duty bench vises are also made of iron, with replaceable steel top jaws as well as tubing. They are suitable for a wide variety of applications. A 360-degree swivel and an embedded anvil are also present in many. Depending on the given application, jaw faces can be switched from clasped to smooth.

Chain Vises

Chain vises are secured with a chain. The tube is protected by a chain in V form, which clamps around the tube tightly. Normally, the chain consists of high-tensile steel. Chain pipe vices operate with pipes or other items of irregular form. They have a broader range of work and capability compared to hinged vices since only the length of the chain restricts the range of work of the defect. The wide chain clamping surface allows the whole length of the pipe to be firmly clutched. However, it takes longer than other vises to securing a pipe with a vice chain pipe.

Yoke Vises

Yoke vises also called hinged visas or flexible jaw vices, use a screw to tighten the pipe. The pipe lengths are connected by a fixed v-shaped lower mandible and a rotating upper mandate. Both jaws are clenched to strengthen grip. Until the moving body is lowered with a screw and pressure, the workpiece is positioned on the stationary jaw. A tommy bar twists the screw in order to change the gap between the vice jaws. Yoke vices are usually cast iron and can be connected to a workbench or a tripod stand.

Metalworking Vises

In order to file and cut them, metalworking vises also referred to as engineer vises, keep metal parts in place instead of wood. Often they are made of cast steel but mostly of cast iron. Some have a steel channel bar in the cast iron body. Cast iron, which is rigid, strong, and economical is a common material to be used. Sometimes the jaws are separate and can be replaced. Soft jaw coverings are made of aluminum, copper, wood, and plastic to secure delicate work. They are often tied on a workbench and jut over the front edge with the face of the jaws.

Summary

This article explained the various forms of vises and how they operate. See other guides or visit the Ajay Tools for more information on related products or for possible supply sources or data on particular products.