Next generation of Makro Grip vices from Lang

With a revised stamping unit, a new type of stamping serration, as well as a complete, additional series of 5-axis vices, Lang continues to develop its original Makro Grip vice.

The stamping technology has been setting the bar for high quality 5-axis machining through Lang’s form-fit clamping philosophy for years. Now, Makro Grip FS is taking this to a new level with an even more impressive milling performance.

The ‘FS’ suffix stands for fully serrated/full serration and describes the new, continuous holding serration on the clamping jaws of the 5-axis vice, which apart from this aspect, remain identical in their design. The new form-fit between the continuous holding serration and the matching contour in the pre-stamped workpiece blank increases the holding force by up to 60%, depending on the material and stamping depth. For machining, this means even more reliability and safety in workpiece clamping which in turn allows higher cutting performance and ensures faster milling processes.

The new stamping units with adapted stamping serrations and new features make operation even easier and more effective. For example, the process of setting the stamping pressure can be significantly accelerated thanks to the new stamping depth gauge. The setting is now data-based by reading off the dial gauge instead of visually checking the workpiece.

The new centring unit also makes it child's play to insert the workpiece blank exactly in the centre. The newly designed stamping trolley – as a version with or without T-slot plate – is now able to support three stamping units at the same time. By optimising the stamping base bodies, the new stamping unit versions now cover even more vice lengths and clamping ranges.

The new 5-axis FS vices are available in all previous sizes and models and also in a new mini version, the Makro Grip micro. The FS series will initially run alongside the established Makro Grip series but is expected to replace it in the medium term due to its performance advantages.

Customers who already use the Makro Grip 5-axis vice in production can continue to use it with the new stamping unit. Pre-stamped workpiece blanks with a continuous contour can be held by form-fit in the previous holding serration of the vice without any problems, even at higher holding forces than before.

What applies to the 5-axis vice in terms of compatibility also applies to the stamping unit. For those customers who decide to switch to FS vices but are already working with a stamping unit in their machine shop, a conversion set is available. This enables the use of new types of stamping jaws on existing stamping units.

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