Where are Palmgren vises made?
USA made
The 30301 Palmgren is USA made, you will know because even the cardboard box is high quality. It is machined to extremely high tolerances and has no gear lash in either direction.
What do you use a cross slide vise for?
The cross slide vice can gradually slide a workpiece along the machine’s cutter, whilst keeping it secure and steady. Due to this, it is an extremely useful tool for cutting keyways on a milling machine. It is also commonly used within specialist trades, such as knife making, where products are often made by hand.
What is a XY cross vise?
Suitable for clamping soft materials such as aluminum, copper etc. Secures firmly on drill press table and moves similar to vertical mill. Accurate positioning in two directions (crossed)
Who makes Palmgren drill press?
CH Hanson
Recognizing the value of the brand and the need for supplier consolidation by retailers, CH Hanson acquired Palmgren Steel Products in October 2013. Celebrating 150 years, family-run CH Hanson has remained committed to their founding values of faith, hard work, and quality products.
What is a cross vice?
A cross slide vise is a flexible vise that allows the jaws to be adjusted without having to remove the base from the machine bed or work table. It has two mounts rather than just one, which distinguishes it from most types of machine vises.
What is a Palmgren?
A tool used to accurately check butt and fillet welds in order to meet exact weld specifications. It measures the size of concave fillet welds, maximum convexity, as well as butt weld reinforcements.
What should I look for in a drill press vise?
The Best Drill Press Vises: Hold Items Securely In Place
- Adjustable without needing to be unbolted.
- Extremely versatile.
- Holds materials well.
What is a machine vise?
A machine vise — a mechanical device designed to hold workpieces still during machining operations — can function as manual components or as a machining device. Many typical manufacturing facilities use machining vises for applications that have tight tolerances and require high precision.