Air Vise and Workholding AirVice User manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY NOTICES.......................................................... 2
INTRODUCTION........................................................... 3
SETUP OF THE AIR VISE................................................ 5
SETTING UP YOUR KIT.................................................. 7
OPERATING THE VISE.................................................. 9
CLAMPING FORCE................................................... 10
WARRANTY ................................................................ 11
PARTS LIST................................................................... 12
EXPLODED VIEW.......................................................15

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SAFETY, WARNINGS AND HAZARDS
Observe all SAFETY warnings, signs,
placards, notices and manuals, before,
during, and after operating equipment.
Failure to read operation manual could
result in serious injury or destruction of
machinery.
BEWARE of moving components. This unit is comprised of jaws that slide
back and forth. Keep hands and fingers clear of moving parts.
Use CAUTION when working on or near
equipment. Always keep clear of pinch
points, and secure loose clothing. Avoid
Crush
GENERAL SAFETY: Never play on or around machines. Always make sure
equipment is locked out and turned off when working on, maintaining,
and cleaning. Check all hoses for degradation, leaks, cuts or abrasion
prior to start up. Replace if noticed. Eye and hearing protection are
strongly suggested.

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INTRODUCTION
Finally, a vise as fast and versatile as modern
machining.
Welcome to the cutting edge of vise technology.
We know you won’t be disappointed with the
speed and agility this vise will bring to your
operations. The ability to swap jaws in mere
seconds will give you an unmatched capability
to pivot to market demands, while the push
button or electronic open/close feature will
shave minutes off your cycle times and give you
the consistency you demand.
Thank you for trusting our product to create
yours.
OUR MISSION
Here at AVW, we are determined to employ the
most efficient processes we can conceive. Few
things limit modern machining like changing jaws
on your vise. Air Vise was forged from a desire to
both simplify and streamline these inefficiencies
in today’s machining practices.
We are the customer. We know the need, we
know the job, and we know the cost. Our
business is to develop a relationship with you, to
share what helps us succeed in this industry.

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SETUP OF YOUR AIR VISE
Your new Air Vise will come
ready for installation of the
pneumatic fittings. Install
the 90º elbow fitting until
tight.
The Air Vise will need to be mounted to a clean,
flat surface. Ensure
that you have
removed all chips and
fragments from past
work and use a solvent
to wipe down the
surface you intend on
mounting the vise to.
Using a fine sided
stone, check the table
for dents or burrs.
Once you’re sure
you’ve got a smooth,
clean surface, you’re
ready to mount the vise.

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The included T-Slot
nuts and vise keys will
assist you in ensuring
accurate alignment
and security on the
table. Install the vise
keys to your desired
configuration and
align the vise with
the table. Fit the T-
Slot nuts into the
table slots, align with
the mounting holes on the vise and tighten to
your chosen specification.
If you purchased a pneumatic kit for your vise,
please reference the following schematic. Air
can be supplied from your machine or an
outside source of your choosing. The electric
solenoid and push-button valve configure in the
same manner.

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The switch box provides you the capability to
operate the vise in a manual mode. Ensure it is
set in your desired configuration.
With the regulator supplied with shop or machine
air, set the pressure to the desired clamping force.
See the “Clamping Force” section for rates.

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OPERATING YOUR VISE
ELECTRICAL
With your vise and kit now set up and
connected, you can begin to actuate the jaws.
Ensure you have air provided to the Air Vise and
via a regulator and set the PSI to the desired
clamping force rate.
The switch box contains two switches. The switch
labeled “Control” will toggle between manual or
automatic mode. In the manual setting, you will
have control of the vise through the second
switch labeled “OPEN/CLOSE”. In automatic
setting, the vise will be operated through your
robotic integration.
MECHANICAL
With your vise and kit now set up and
connected, you can begin to actuate the jaws.
Ensure you have air provided to the Air Vise via a
regulator from the source and set the PSI to the
desired clamping force rate.
Utilizing the included Push-Pull valve, depress the
button and the jaws will close, pull up on the
button to open the jaws.
Should you need to change your jaws to run a
different workpiece, place the valve and vise to

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the open position and slide your jaws to the rear
to remove them. Install your new jaws in the
reverse manner and you’re ready to go.
CLAMPING FORCE
The below charts show the clamping force at
different air pressures. *These forces are subject
to change with various influences from utilized air
supply.

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WARRANTY
Air Vise and Workholding will guarantee Air Vise &
Workholding manufactured products to be free
from material defects and workmanship flaws
spanning one year from the original invoice date.
Within that period Air Vise & Workholding will
repair or replace defective parts with new parts
at no cost to you.
Kit components and other products not
manufactured by Air Vise & Workholding will be
warranted for a period of 30-days after purchase
by Air Vise & Workholding. Following the 30-day
period, the manufacturer’s warranty (if any) will
assume repair and replacement responsibility.
Air Vise & Workholding is not responsible for
damaged or defective materials due to
negligence, misuse, or incorrect installation of the
vise.