When rough-machining first operations, it is helpful to provide a known datum, and WNT’s ‘compact yet powerful’ ZSG4
Centric vice system from Sheffield-based Ceratizit UK & Ireland (www.ceratizit.com) provides a solution.

When it comes to second-operation work, a known datum on the component has already been created, minimising the need for a centricjaw system; here, the new WNT ESG5 fixed-jaw vice has been designed to ‘fully complement’ the ZSG4.

With identical ‘footprints’ and an overall height of just 83mm, the ESG5 and ZSG 4 can sit side by side — either directly on the machine table, or using WNT’s MNG Zero Point baseplate system for guaranteed positional accuracy.

In terms of clamping performance, the two vices are identical, with a maximum gripping force of 35kN, allowing components to be gripped securely on as little as 3mm of material.

Accuracy and repeatability of ±0.01mm are achieved via the use of precision matched slides and a ballscrew to control jaw movement.

The ability to switch jaws between the two vice types adds further versatility, plus compatibility with WNT’s work-holding system.

This opens up the choice of jaw from a range that includes: reversible jaws; pendulum plate jaws; combi jaws; aluminium jaws; five-axis jaws; smooth carbide-coated jaws; and stepped jaws.

Adrian Fitts, business development manager for Ceratizit UK & Ireland, said: “The WNT ZSG4 vice has been extremely popular, providing a cost-effective, efficient and compact work-holding solution.

"With ESG5, we have listened to customers and created a vice that fully complements ZSG4 and enhances the work-holding systems we offer.

"We have maintained the high quality standards that are expected from the WNT brand, while providing a competitively priced solution that helps to streamline production for our customers.”