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Gerardi Compact Grip
High Precision Self Centering Modular Machine Vice
Ideal for 3, 4 and 5 axis vertical or horizontal machining. The widest range of modular jaw plates and accessories including Compact Grip Zero Point Quick Change Tables.




Gerardi Compact Grip Pyramids & Riser Blocks


Special profile with corner protection for roughing stainless steel and titanium
Advantages
Versatile Machining
First choice for slotting and profiling with one tool in stainless steel, titanium and steel machining applications
Double Core
The unique double core design promotes chip evacuation when slotting and improved stability when profiling
Ultra High Performance
Maximum tool life and vibration free machining in roughing and finishing applications
Product Scope
Extremely durable & reliable end mills built to take on the toughest materials available with 4 or 5 flutes
Features
Ultra Heat Resistant
Advanced Y1200 coating offers protection against heat build up improving performance and tool life
High Performance
First choice for high speed machining & high metal removal of stainless steel, titanium and soft steels
Unique Flute Design
Variable flute design featuring multiple helix helps increase performance, reduce vibration and eliminate chatter
Optimised Cutting
Sharper cutting edges combined with optimised edge preparation provides excellent performance in sticky materials
Compact, Rigid & Precise
Modular
Jaw plates for soft, regular & hard materials
Precision
All working surfaces are ground within +0.02mm
No Wear
Made from heat treated HRC60 alloy steel
Compact Grip combines high clamping power, a compact rigid base, 20 micron accuracy and 60 Rockwell case hardening with a wide range of interchangeable jaw/clamping plates. Grip on just 3mm or full jaw height. Superior clamping force, no workpiece stamping or dovetails required, just GRIP & GO.




Zero Point Ready
The Gerardi ZERO POINT modular system is the easiest and most cost-effective way to reduce down time and increase profits.
It can be used on machines bed with interface plates, on 5 axis machine or on tombstones.
Compact Grip is compatible with the most popular pallet change systems, but also with Gerardi Zero Point Size 1 and 2.
No need for adapter plates. Supplied with pull stud. Zero Point can be integrated in risers.
In the Box
With each ART.650 Compact Grip Machine Vice
- 1 box wrench: ART.375
- Pair of self centering keys
- Nuts: ART.650G
- Nuts: ART.297
- 2 positioning keys
- 1 workstop: ART.370EM
Clamping Forces
MECHANICAL CLAMPING ART. 650/950 - No workpiece crimping or dovetailing required. Double the clamping force of competitor vices.


Specifcations
Hardened & Ground
HRc60 hardened steel base, jaws and lead screw, overall accuracy +0.02mm
Highest & Most Consistent Clamping Forces
12-32kN clamping forces easily achievable due to the lead screw design
Multiple Ways to Locate the Vice
Vice can be positioned with ground keyways (with tenons), quick clamping plates (with 4 pull studs), zero point (1-2 pull studs) or with centering pin (for 5 axis table)
Self Centering Reversible Step Jaws
High clamping accuracy, power and pull down action. Self centering jaws can be adjusted
No Wear
5 years warranty on vices and all components
Single or Double Clamping
With additional fixed jaw (ART650X), 2 workpieces can be clamped with 1 vice
Modular Jaw Plates
With different teeth profiles for specific materials, rough or finish machining
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