- T-Nuts
- Strap Clamps
- Serrated Step Blocks
- Vices
- Parallels
- Chucks
- Rotary Table
- Indexing Head
- Sine Plates
- Angle Blocks
- V-Blocks
T-Nuts
T-nuts are designed to work inside of T-slots. ANSI/ASME B5.1M defines T-slot size limits. See Also ISO R286.
Rotary T-nuts are available that can be inserted from the top of the table instead of at the end.
![](http://toolnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/T-Nut-1024x527.jpg)
![](http://toolnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/TnutInuse-1024x505.jpg)
Strap Clamps
Strap clamps are a popular way of holding large or oddly-shaped parts that may not fit in a vise or other workholding devices. Strap clamps are often used in conjunction with serrated step blocks (shown below).
![](http://toolnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/StrapClamp.jpg)
Serrated Step Blocks
Serrated stop blocks can be used with serrated strap clamps, or with other step blocks.
![](http://toolnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/StepBlock.jpg)
When using a strap clamp, it should be level with the surface of the workpiece, and the stud should be as close to the work as possible.
![](http://toolnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/StrapClampSetup.jpg)
Vices
Machine vices are among the most versatile and commonly used workholding devices found on milling machines.
![](http://toolnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Vise-1024x647.jpg)
Vice Jaws
V-Jaws
Soft jaws
Dovetail Jaws
Serrated Jaws
Vice Accessories
Vice stops
Parallels
Parallels are precision ground bars that are usually used in pairs to lift a workpiece off the bottom of a vice. They are often sold in sets of various heights. There are a variety of parallel types including thin and wavy varieties.
![](http://toolnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Parallel2-1024x803.jpg)
![](http://toolnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Parallels1-1024x720.jpg)
Chucks
Although normally thought of as workholding devices for lathes, chucks make convenient fixtures for round workpieces. Lathe chucks may be used, but low-profile chucks are made especially for mounting on milling machines.
Chucks are often used on rotary tables and indexing heads as well.
![](http://toolnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/LowProfileChuck.jpg)
Tooling Plates
Pallets
Rotary Tables & Trunnions
Indexing Head
Sine Plates & Sine Vices
Angle Blocks
Tombstones
5-Axis vices
2-Piece Vices
Double Vices
Vices in other vices
Vacuum Chucks
Collet Blocks
Custom Fixture Elements
Edge Clamps
Adhesives
Low Temperature Alloys
Expanding Mandrels, Arbors, and Studs
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