The core feature that gives the Ai5x workholding its class leading capabilities is the patent pending hybrid jaws system. We use a two piece design with a sliding T nut and a top jaw that is engaged by a small dovetail with two M8 bolts . As a result, a base clamping effect is created by the dovetail force distribution that generates high lateral and axial rigidity.

Our jaw & t nut assembly is engineered for maximum clamping power and rigidity. We use Böhler-Uddeholm pre-hardened mold steel for exceptional dimensional stability and toughness. All vise bases and jaws undergo plasma nitriding for the ultimate in surface hardness at 60 HRC. The use of pre-hardened alloy steel is characteristic of all of our components- screws, t-nuts jaws and bases and is carried across all Ai5x workholding vises. As a result, all Ai5x workholding vises, small or big, develop the same high clamping power and rigidity across the product line.

In designing the Ai5x jaw system we wanted to achieve high end performance with real flexibility and long term reliability.

The standard hard jaws feature a 3 mm step for maximum material saving and does not requires prestamping or dovetailing for steel or stainless steel.

The teeth profile are designed to grip both soft and hard materials while preventing part ripping off under the machining loads with a 15 deg included dovetail for flexibility.

In our view, current workholding options available on the market were designed for non automated machining and then adapted for automation use. Common characteristics of legacy vises include: high weight to clamping range ratio , poor flexibility with low clearance and the need change the workholding to cover significant part size variation. We believe we can do better with workholding solutions that correct these shortcomings and provide significant improvements in rigidity and clearance optimized for automation with modern 4 and 5 axis machines