Palmgren Drill Press Vise with Lugs Delivers Secure, Accurate Workholding for Machine Tools
By Ashutosh Arora
Palmgren has introduced the #9612153 Drill Press Vise with Lugs, a light-duty yet highly versatile workholding solution engineered for drill presses, mill/drill machines, milling machines, and other machine tools where secure, stable mounting is essential. Designed with everyday shop tasks in mind, the vise combines precision, durability, and ease of use to support a wide range of general-purpose machining operations.
Built with Palmgren’s commitment to precision engineering, the vise maintains strict accuracy standards: the bed and base are manufactured to remain parallel within 0.001 inch. This level of precision ensures consistent clamping performance and reliable alignment, helping machinists reduce setup time and maintain part quality during drilling, milling, and other operations that demand stable workholding.
For mounting convenience, the #9612153 vise includes two 3/8-inch bolt lugs on each side of the body, allowing operators to easily secure it to machine tables or fixtures. These lugs provide flexibility in positioning and help ensure the vise remains firmly anchored during cutting operations, minimizing vibration and improving machining accuracy.
The fixed jaw of the vise features a replaceable sealed jaw designed for versatility and longevity. It is horizontally and vertically grooved, enabling it to securely hold round, cylindrical, or irregularly shaped workpieces without slipping. Additionally, the open-center base design allows work to pass through the vise body, offering added convenience for through-hole drilling and longer components.
The #9612153 Drill Press Vise is intended for general-purpose use across a broad range of shop environments, from small machine shops and maintenance departments to educational settings and hobbyist workspaces. Its combination of precision, durability, and ease of mounting makes it a practical choice for machinists seeking dependable, everyday workholding performance.
With its accurate construction and thoughtful design features, Palmgren’s latest addition reinforces the company’s reputation for reliable, user-friendly machine tool accessories that support safe and efficient metalworking operations.
