Pascal Vise Integrates Existing Lathe Soft Jaws into Milling Setups
If you're looking to streamline the transition from lathe to mill, Pascal's 7MPa double-acting centering vise is a practical addition to the shop floor. Its primary strength lies in its ability to handle workpieces with high repeatability, ensuring that your second-op setups stay accurate without constant manual adjustment.
Because both jaws move simultaneously toward a center datum, the vise compensates for slight variations in the external dimensions of your stock. This makes it a reliable choice for parts that aren't perfectly uniform.
One of the best time-savers here is the jaw compatibility; you can take the same soft jaws used during the turning process and mount them directly onto this vise. Eliminating the need to machine a fresh set of jaws for the machining center cuts down on prep time and tooling costs significantly.
The design is also notably compact. By minimizing tool interference, it allows for shorter, more rigid tool lengths, which translates to a more stable cut and better surface finishes. Available in standard or long-stroke configurations, it offers an automated, high-pressure clamping solution that holds its own against more expensive alternatives. It's a straightforward, cost-effective way to achieve one-chuck machining across a range of part geometries.
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