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WoRKHolDINg
SolutIoNS fRoM
toRMaCH
Workholding is a
basic element to any
milling process. All the
forces of the cutting
process are felt, not
only by the mill itself,
but also by the
tool holder and
workholding
system.
Accuracy, rigidity,
and repeatability
of workholding is just as
important as that of the mill or
cutting tool. Inaccuracy or ex in
work holding is reected as inaccuracy
in the nished part.
Workholding solutions come in many
forms. The most common is a vise or
set of clamps using in the T-slots of
the mill table. There are also more

toRMaCH VISE
fEatuRES

Lock Down Jaw Design

Assures that the Moveable
Jaw Will Not Lift Up

Sealed Needle Thrust

Bearing

5 Jaws Compatible with

Tormach Modular Jaw Set

80,000 psi Ductile Iron

Body

Drilled and Tapped for

Optional Workstop

Covered, Semi-hard Nickel

Plated Steel Screw

Keyed Fixed Jaw

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specialized solutions like vacuum

chucks, which work best when light
cutting forces are involved. In many
cases; work holding is best done
with custom built xtures, frequently
augmented with index pins, dowels, or
some combination that includes a vise,
vacuum chuck, or other accessory. In
many situations work holding may
involve consumables, like a sacricial
sub-plate.
Whether youre making a one-of-akind original, or setting up for small
scale production, the problem of
work holding is frequently the most
challenging part of your task. When
it comes to work holding youll
nd that creativity, insight, and
experience are leveraged by quality
tools, components, and consumables.
While most machine tool companies
normally just provide machine tools,
the people at Tormach strive to assist

you on all aspects of your work. Our

work holding tools, components, and
consumables are designed to leverage
your eorts, enabling you to make
what you need easier, quicker, and
more aordable.

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WoRKHolDINg
SolutIoNS
Machine Vises
Modular Jaw
plate System
Vacuum tables
& Chucks
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Tormach
5
Machinists
Workholding
Vise
5 MaCHINIStS VISE
A D Style anged 5 machinists vise with craftsman quality design features. High
quality Powder Coat paint on non critical surfaces and machined steel handled.
Made in the USA.
Not Recommended for PCNC 770.

flaNgED BRaCKEt
foR QuICK aND SECuRE
MouNtINg

SEMI-HaRD NICKEl
platED SCREW
CRaftSMEN QualIty
MaCHINED HaNDlE

INCluDES SlotS
foR alIgNMENt KEyS

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Tormach
5
Machinists
Workholding
Vise
SIDE VIEW

Dimensional Data (in)

top VIEW

FRONT VIEW
O

JAW PLATE POSITIONING

2.50

5.000

12.250

4.430

0.668

1.300

1.400

1.500

0.725

4.100

1.395

7/16x14

0.813

3.125

7.625

7.000

3.250

4.625

0.668

1.800

0.773

AA

5.0

BB

7.1

CC

9.8

DD

11.9

RECoMMENDED
aCCESSoRIES
VISE alIgNMENt KEyS
For 5/8 T Slots. Fits 5 Machinists
Vise (PN 30553)
pN 31687 2pC VISE alIgNMENt
KEyS WItH SCREWS

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Tormach
Workholding
5 CNC Vise
5 CNC VISE
Versatile function at an aordable price. Our 5 CNC Vise can be mounted upright or on either side. Includes a Bridge
Clamp for compact side by side mounting up to 3 vises on the PCNC 1100 or 2 vises on the PCNC 770. Also features 6
tapped holes for mounting to base plate or trunion.
pN 31759 5 CNC VISE

INCLUDES CLAMP KIT

FOR VERSATILE TABLE
MOUNTING

PCNC 1100

PCNC 770

2 KEY LOCATIONS FOR

POSITIONING RELATIVE
TO TABLE T-SLOTS

SEMI-HARD NICKEL -PLATED STEEL SCREW

6 TAPPED HOLES FOR

ATTACHING THE VISE TO
SUBPLATE OR TRUNION

MOUNT THE VISE ON

ITS SIDE TO HOLD
PARTS ON END
(STRAP CLAMPS AND V-JAW
NOT INCLUDED)

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Tormach
Workholding
5 CNC Vise
Dimensional Data (in)
A

2.53

5.17

12.23

4.05

D2

4.72

0.31

1.26

1.64

1.43

0.60

5.16

1.42

7/16x14

0.76

3.16

0.55

5.20

2.60

1.78

0.57

AA

4.20

BB

6.45

CC

9.96

DD

12.20

SIDE VIEW

top VIEW

fRoNt VIEW

JaW platE poSItIoNINg

RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES
VISE ALIGNMENT KEYS
For 5/8 T Slots.
Fits 5 CNC Vise (PN 31759)
PN 31789 2PC VISE ALIGNMENT KEYS WITH SCREWS

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Tormach Jaw
Modular
Workholding
System
MoDulaR JaW SyStEM foR 5 VISES
Tormachs interchangeable jaw plates create an expandable workholding
system for your 5 vise. Options include standard hardened steel jaws,
aluminum soft jaws, and specialty jaw plates.

pN 31878 StaNDaRD HaRD JaW paIR

Hardened Steel Jaw plates

Rockwell 56C Hardened Steel

Fits all Tormach 5 vises

Counter Bored for 12mm Cap Screws

Available in Standard, Step, or Extra Tall

Refer to Figure A for Dimensions

pN 31880 StaNDaRD StEp JaW paIR

pN 32091 EXtRa tall JaW paIR

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Tormach Jaw
Modular
Workholding
System
MaCHINaBlE aluMINuM JaW platES

6061-T6 Aluminum Soft Jaws

Fits all Tormach 5 Vises

Counter Bored for 12mm Cap Screws

Available in Standard and XL (Extra Thick, Extra Long)

Refer to Figure A for Dimensions

pN 31879 StaNDaRD
Soft JaW paIR

pN 31881 Xl Soft JaW paIR

FIGURE A

pN

DESCRIptIoN

31878

Standard Hard Jaw

NA

0.93

1.50

NA

5.00

31880

Standard Step Jaw

1.525

0.93

1.625

0.47

5.00

32091

Tall Jaw

NA

0.93

2.00

NA

5.00

31879

Standard Soft Jaw

NA

0.93

1.75

NA

5.00

31881

Extra Thick Soft Jaw

NA

1.75

1.75

NA

8.00

Standard Series Jaw plates (Refer to figure a)

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Tormach Jaw
Modular
Workholding
System
SpECIalty JaW platES
V Block Jaw plate

Rockwell 56C Hardened Steel

Ground Precision Surfaces

Fits all Tormach 5 Vises

3 Vertical and 2 Horizontal V Grooves

(1/2 Primary and 1/4 Secondary)

Set includes:
1 Multi-V Jaw
1 Extra Tall Jaw

Refer to Figure B for Dimensions

pN 31907 MultI-V JaW SEt

FIGURE B

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Tormach Jaw
Modular
Workholding
System
pin Jaw plate

pN 31908 pIN JaW SEt

Rockwell 56C Hardened Steel

Black Oxide Finish

Fits all Tormach 5 Vises

Includes 6mm Pins (4 Each: 6-25, 6-30,

and 50mm Long)

37 Pin Locations

Counter Bored for 12mm Cap Screws

Set Includes:
1 Pin Jaw
1 Extra Tall Jaw

Refer to Figure C for Dimensions

FIGURE C

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Tormach Jaw
Modular
Workholding
System
5 Jaw plate Set

Includes Hardened Steel Step Jaws, Standard Aluminum Jaws, XL Aluminum Jaws,
V-Block, and Extra Tall Jaw inside Wooden Case.

pN 31882 5 pRo JaW platE SEt

pN 32106 5 pRo JaW platE SEt

WItH pIN JaWS

Super Soft Jaws

Exclusive to Tormach, Super Soft Jaws are a modular 5 Jaw plate kit for
holding dicult shapes or delicate parts securely. The Super Soft Jaw system
makes use of a reusable, remoldable plastic (similar to polycaprolactone). The
Super Soft Jaw plastic is hard at room temperature, but when heated in hot
water, the plastic can be shaped and molded to make a custom
clamping surface. Kit includes 10oz. plastic, aluminum jaws
and sub plates, studs, and necessary hardware.
pN 31841 SupER Soft JaW KIt foR 5 VISE
pN 31846 aDDItIoNal SupER Soft JaW plaStIC (10oz)

Workstop for 5 Vises

Adjustable work stop for Tormach 5 vises. Steel, with black oxide nish. Fits both 30553 and 31759.
pN 31760 WoRK Stop

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Tormach
Workholding
Toolmaker
Vises
toolMaKER VISES
Tool maker vises are excellent for holding delicate material and great for working on the end of a workpiece. Since
the sides of toolmaker vises are precision ground, they can be easily used to do parallel or perpendicular work on
opposing or adjacent sides of a workpiece, without the need to re-indicate parts.
Other tool maker vise applications include:

Working on the end of a pin or cylinder

Flycutting and/or facing of small cross sections

End Drilling

Cross drilling

Edge milling thin sections

50mm toolMaKER SINE

VISE WItH SCREW
Precision Toolmaker Vise. Screw and
bushing design for simple and secure
clamping of small parts.

Hardened Steel Jaws and Bed

50mm x 25mm Jaw Size

60mm Max Jaw Opening

140mm Overall Length

Fixed Jaw and Moveable Jaw have

Tapped Hole (M5)

Black anodized screw with knurled

knob and brass bushing

Adjustable angle pivots from 0-45

degrees

pN 32549 50MM toolMaKER SINE VISE

W/SCREW

RECoMMENDED aCCESSoRy
gaugE BloCK SEt (36 pIECES)

Steel Gauge Block Set. Precision Ground,

36 pieces.
Meets ASME B89.1.9-2002 Standard
Precision Ground
Grade: Economy
Includes Certicate of Calibration and
Traceability
pN 33181 gaugE BloCK SEt (36 pIECES)

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Gauge blocks are stacked under the

sine vise to achieve precise angles.

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Workholding
Toolmaker
Vises
50mm toolMaKER VISE WItH SCREW
Precision Toolmaker Vise. Screw driven moveable jaw for
applying clamping force.

Hardened Steel Jaws and Bed

Black Anodized Screw with Knurled Knob and Brass Bushing

50mm x 25mm Jaw Size

65mm Max Jaw Opening

155mm Overall Length (Does not include screw)

Fixed Jaw, Moveable Jaw and Screw Block have Tapped Hole
(M5)

Clamping Slot Runs Length of Vise

pN 32545 50MM toolMaKER VISE WItH SCREW

34mm toolMaKER VISE, SCREWlESS

Precision Toolmaker Vise. Adjustable pin and spring design
for simple and secure clamping of small parts.

Hardened Steel Jaws and Bed

34mm x 15mm Jaw Size

25mm Max Jaw Opening

75mm Overall Length

Fixed Jaw has Tapped Hole (M5)

pN 32546 34MM toolMaKER VISE, SCREWlESS

45mm toolMaKER VISE, SCREWlESS

Precision Toolmaker Vise. Adjustable pin and spring design
for simple and secure clamping of small parts.

Hardened Steel Jaws and Bed

45mm x 20mm Jaw Size

50mm Max Jaw Opening

110mm Overall Length

Fixed Jaw has Tapped Hole (M5)

pN 32547 45MM toolMaKER VISE, SCREWlESS

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Toolmaker
Vises
70mm toolMaKER VISE, SCREWlESS
Precision Toolmaker Vise. Adjustable pin and spring design
for simple and secure clamping of small parts.

Hardened Steel Jaws and Bed

70mm x 30mm Jaw Size

80mm Max Jaw Opening

160mm Overall Length

Fixed Jaw has Tapped Hole (M5)

Clamping Slot Runs Length of Vise

pN 32548 70MM toolMaKER VISE, SCREWlESS

90mm toolMaKER VISE, SCREWlESS

Precision Toolmaker Vise. Adjustable pin and spring design
for simple and secure clamping of small parts.

Hardened Steel Jaws and Bed

90mm x 40mm Jaw Size

120mm Max Jaw Opening

210mm Overall Length

Fixed Jaw has Tapped Hole (M5)

Clamping Slot Runs Length of Vise

pN 33110 90MM toolMaKER VISE, SCREWlESS

120mm toolMaKER VISE, SCREWlESS

Precision Toolmaker Vise. Adjustable pin and spring design
for simple and secure clamping of small parts.

Hardened Steel Jaws and Bed

120mm x 40mm Jaw Size

150mm Max Jaw Opening

280mm Overall Length

Fixed Jaw has Tapped Hole (M5)

Clamping Slot Runs Length of Vise

pN 33111 120MM toolMaKER VISE, SCREWlESS

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Tormach
Workholding
Vacuum Workholding
Modular Vacuum Chuck Kit
Designed to be held in a vise. Includes Manifold
Plate, Distribution Plate, 2 Right Angle Workstops,
Gasket Materials and Hardware Integration Kit.
Nominal dimensions: 8 x 8 x .75
pN 31930 MoDulaR VaCuuM CHuCK KIt

Vacuum Chuck Distribution plate

Replacement item for 31930. 49 distribution ports, 0.250
diameter on 1 centers. .125 wide grid for gasketing
material and workstops. 6061-T6 Aluminum, Nominal
Dimensions 7.75 x 7.75.
pN 31863 VaCuuM CHuCK DIStRIButIoN platE

Vacuum Chuck Blank plate

Mill your own distribution plate for custom workholding.
Blank plate ts 31930. 6061-T6 Aluminum, Nominal
Dimensions 7.75 x 7.75 x .375.
pN 31888 VaCuuM CHuCK BlaNK platE

RECoMMENDED aCCESSoRIES
Neoprene Discs
Replacement Discs for PN 31930, quantity 50.
pN 32311 NEopRENE DISCS

Neoprene Cord
Replacement Cord for PN 31930, 10 ft. Weight 1 oz.
pN 32312 NEopRENE CoRD

Right angle Workstops

Black Oxide Steel. Designed to t .125 channels
in Vacuum Chuck Distribution Plate (PN 31863).
pN 31864 RIgHt aNglE WoRKStopS

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Tormach
Workholding
Vacuum Workholding
Vacuum table Kit
The vacuum grid table is a milled aluminum plate
with an internalized vacuum channel.
Includes a vacuum grid table, 15 of vacuum hose
with an inline slider, gaskets, shut-o valve, and
additional accessories. Nominal dimensions 8 x
9.5.
pN 31185 VaCuuM gRID taBlE KIt

RECoMMENDED aCCESSoRIES
Vacuum pump Kit
Single stage rotary vane air-cooled 1/2 HP vacuum pump suitable
for hobbyist applications. Single phase 115V/60Hz designed to be
operated at voltages 10% of its normal rating. Includes vacuum
gauge and intake lter.
This is a laboratory grade vacuum pump that performs best
when opearting at vacuums of 27Hg or greater. For rough
vacuum applications - 25Hg or less - a robust industrial pump is
recommended such as those manufactured by Varian, Alcarel,
Edwards or others.
pN 31186 VaCuuM puMp KIt

technical Specications, Vacuum pump 31186

Displacement
9 CFM
Ultimate Vacuum
29.9 Hg
technical
Specications, Vacuum
pump 31186
Noise Level
56 Dba
Displacement
8 CFM
Motor
3/4
HP
Ultimate
Vacuum
99.9%RPM
Full Vacuum
Pump Speed
1750
Noise
Level
56 Dba
Oil Capacity
650
mL
Dimensions (L x W x H)
13 x 5.13 x 11
Pump Weight
44 lbs
Recommended Use
Laboratory

Vacuum pump Exhaust filter

Recommended exhaust lter for PN 31186 to reduce and
recapture oil/mist discharge in the exhaust. The lter should be
periodically drained as oil collects in the housing.
pN 31149 VaCuuM puMp EXHauSt fIltER

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Tormach
Workholding
T-Slot
Clamps,
T-Nuts, and Fixture Plates
t-Slot ClaMpS, t-NutS
T-Slot Clamps and hold downs are essential
items for any CNC workshop. Use these to
secure vises, or attach workpieces and xture
plates directly to the table, as well as solve
many other workholding problems. Tormach
oers a variety of T-slot clamp kits and
accessories to t 5/8 T-slot tables.

58 pC pro Quality Steel Clamp Set

Our 5/8 T-Slot Clamp Sets include essential
hold downs for your small CNC clamp needs,
including 5/8 T-Nuts, strap clamps, riser blocks,
studs, and anged nuts. Use these to clamp
vises, xtures, or vacuum tables directly to your
mill table.
Includes assortment of T-nuts, Studs, Strap
Clamps, and Flange Nuts with Wrench and Slot
Cleaner.

T-nuts t standard 5/8 T-slots

1/2-13 Studs

Suitable for both PCNC 1100 and PCNC 770

pN 32580 58 pC pRo QualIty StEEl

ClaMp SEt

Specialty 5/8 t-Nuts

Specialty 5/8 T-Nuts are handy tools for part
and xture locating when working with thin
and/or large workpieces.
pN 31957 5/8 t-Nut
pN 31855 5/8 t-Nut WItH loCatINg pIN

pN 31855

pN 31857

pN 31856

pN 32410

(BlIND)
pN 31856 5/8 t-Nut WItH loCatINg pIN
pN 31857 5/8 t-Nut WItH loCatINg Stop
pN 32410 t-Slot ClaMp SEt
pN 31958 1/2-13 flaNgED Nut

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T-Slot Clamps,
T-Nuts, and Fixture Plates
Tormach
Workholding
adjustable u-Clamp Set
Brass-footed U-Clamp Set for securing workpieces to mill
table. Set includes 2 Clamps and 5/8 T-slot nuts and
studs.

Cast Iron Clamps with Pivoting Brass Feet

1.75 x 0.5 Clamping Area

Adjustable Height: 0-2.3 (0-60mm)

Includes 5/8 Hardware: Studs, T-nuts, Flange Nuts,

and Pivots (2 pieces per each item)

pN 32575 aDJuStaBlE u-ClaMp SEt

aluminum fixture plates

These xture plates are made from mill thickness 10mm
aluminum plate.* Designed as a low cost, disposable
option over more expensive Blanchard ground plates.

10mm Thickness (mill nish, not ground)

1/2 Locating Slots

pN 32624 aluminum fixture plate, 20 x 9.5 x 10mm

(fits working envelope of pCNC 1100)
pN 32836 aluminum fixture plate, 18 x 8 x 10mm
(fits working envelope of pCNC 770)

aluminum pivot plate

This xture plate is made from mill thickness 10mm
aluminum plate.* Designed as a low cost, disposable
option over more expensive Blanchard ground plates;
can be pivoted about locating pins to eectively extend
working area.

18 x 18 (ts PCNC 1100)

10mm Thickness (mill nish, not ground)
1/2 Locating Holes

pN 31871 aluminum pivot plate, 18 x 18 x 10mm

*these plates are not nish ground, and are intended to be
surfaced on the mill for nal atness.

5 and 6 parallel Sets

10 Pairs Each Set

1/2 to 1 5/8 Tall in 1/8 Increments, 1/8 Thick

pN 32799 5 parallel Set

pN 31951 6 parallel Set

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aBout toRMaCH
The people at Tormach are dedicated
to delivering tools, accessories, and
components of unprecedented value in
the world of CNC and motion control.
Whether youre involved in R&D,
education, short run production, or simply
an entrepreneur with an idea, you need
to make things.
Tormach products allow you to
make what you need easier, quicker, and
more aordably. We want to help make
your goal a reality, to enable your ideas.
Our mission is to empower people who
make things. Whether youre cutting parts
with our machine tools or building your
own equipment using our components,
our focus is to manifest your concepts
and help you bring your ideas into reality.

oRDERINg, payMENt &

SHIppINg
Quotations can be requested online using
our web based quotation system, or
through FAX, email, or over the phone.
Machines and accessories can also be
ordered using our secure web shopping
cart. Payment can be made by check,
credit card, or wire transfer. Machines
and machine stands are shipped via
truck freight in North America, while
accessories are normally shipped via
package service (UPS, USPS, FedEx).
Tormach ships worldwide in cooperation
with established international freight
forwarding companies.

WaRRaNty aND SuppoRt

Machines and accessories are
warranted for 12 months. Warranty
service is limited to repair or replacement
of components with
telephone support, there is no on-site
eld service sta. Replacement parts
are stocked at our Wisconsin facility.
Additional information is available at
www.tormach.com.

ENaBlINg youR IDEaS

CopyRIgHt toRMaCH llC 2013
WItHout NotICE

204 Moravian Valley Road, Suite N

Waunakee, WI 53597 USA

July, 22 2013

Ph 608.849.8381 Fx 209.885.4534

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