{"title":"Milling \/ Precision Vises","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"pse-seo-intro\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eMilling and precision vises are essential workholding tools for any machine shop, fabrication facility, or precision manufacturing operation. These vises secure workpieces firmly during milling, drilling, boring, and grinding operations—critical for maintaining tight tolerances and ensuring operator safety. Unlike general-purpose bench vises, precision milling vises feature hardened jaws, accurate parallelism, and repeatable clamping force to hold tolerances within 0.001\" or better. Pittsburgh Spray Equipment carries industry-standard brands including Grizzly, Grizzly Industrial, and Baileigh Industrial, each offering models scaled from 4\" to 7.5\" jaw widths for small job shops through production environments. Fixed vises provide maximum rigidity for high-accuracy work, while swiveling models like the Baileigh Industrial offering add flexibility for compound angles and tilted setups. Capacity, jaw width, and clamping force determine suitability for your material type and part geometry—aluminum requires less force than ductile iron, and wider jaws distribute load across larger surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Choose the Right Milling \/ Precision Vises\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"pse-seo-checklist\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eVerify jaw width matches your typical workpiece dimensions; common sizes range 4\" to 7.5\" for most operations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCheck maximum jaw opening height to ensure parts clear the vise body during clamping and removal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eConfirm parallel jaw accuracy to ±0.001\" or better for toleranced work and repeatable locating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eReview clamping force capacity (typically 10,000–20,000 lbs) relative to material hardness and part mass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDetermine if fixed or swiveling base suits your setup—swivel vises enable angled cuts but reduce rigidity slightly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAssess mounting footprint and T-slot compatibility with your mill table or work surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eConfirm hardened jaw surface and steel body construction; soft jaws or aluminum bodies indicate lower precision grade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eModel Comparison\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pse-seo-compare-wrap\"\u003e\u003ctable class=\"pse-seo-compare\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eJaw Width\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eJaw Opening\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eClamping Force\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMount Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrizzly T10064 – 6\" High Precision Milling Vise\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~12,000 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFixed Base\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrizzly T10066 – 6\" High Precision Double Clamp Milling Vise\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~14,000 lbs (dual clamp)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFixed Base\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBaileigh Industrial Swiveling Machine\/Milling Vise\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.5\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~18,000 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSwiveling Base\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pse-seo-faqs\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pse-seo-faq\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n  \u003ch3 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eWhat clamping force do I need for aluminum versus steel parts?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003eAluminum requires roughly 50–60% of the clamping force needed for steel due to lower shear strength. A 6\" vise with 12,000 lbs force suits most aluminum work; hardened steel and cast iron demand the full capacity. Exceeding safe limits risks jaw slippage or workpiece fracture. Consult material specifications and part geometry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pse-seo-faq\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n  \u003ch3 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eShould I choose a fixed or swiveling milling vise?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003eFixed vises offer maximum rigidity and repeatability—ideal for high-precision, high-volume work. Swiveling bases (like Baileigh's model) sacrifice slight rigidity but enable compound angles, tilted cuts, and versatile part orientation. Choose fixed for production; swivel for job shops requiring flexibility across diverse part geometries.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pse-seo-faq\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n  \u003ch3 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eHow do I ensure my vise maintains accuracy after heavy use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003eCheck jaw parallelism monthly using a precision straightedge or dial indicator. Replace worn soft jaws or reharden hardened jaws if play exceeds 0.002\". Keep dovetail slides clean and lightly oiled. Grizzly and Baileigh vises with hardened bodies withstand years of shop abuse; Grizzly Industrial models target budget-conscious users accepting slightly lower precision retention.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pse-seo-faq\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n  \u003ch3 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eCan a 6\" vise hold a 9\" workpiece safely?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003eNo. Jaw width limits contact area; oversized parts cannot clamp evenly, causing jaw deflection, slippage, and inaccuracy. Exceeding jaw width also unbalances load distribution, potentially damaging the vise body. The Baileigh 7.5\" model accommodates larger parts. Always match workpiece width to vise capacity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pse-seo-faq\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n  \u003ch3 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eWhat's the difference between double-clamp and single-clamp vises?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003eDouble-clamp vises (like Grizzly T10066) use two independent clamp screws, providing balanced pressure and reduced jaw deflection under extreme load. Single-clamp designs are simpler and lighter but concentrate force at one point. Double-clamp suits precision work and heavy cuts; single-clamp suffices for general milling and drilling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"baileigh-industrial-baileigh-industrial-swiveling-machine-milling-vise-7-1-2-jaw-width-9-jaw-opening","title":"Baileigh Industrial Baileigh Industrial Swiveling Machine\/Milling Vise - 7-1\/2\" Jaw Width, 9\" Jaw Opening","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe BV-8M milling machine vise from Baileigh Industrial is built to last years in any shop. Made with versatility in mind, it has many features that other vises at this price don't have.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7-1\/2” Milling Vise Device\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes swiveling base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be removed from swivel base for fixed mounting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll steel and Cast-Iron body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReversible jaws for external work holding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e9” maximum jaw opening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12-9\/16\" Mount Spacing (3\/4\" bolts)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e95 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable id=\"product-attribute-specs-table\" class=\"data-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"first odd\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"label\"\u003eItem Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"data last\"\u003eBV-8M\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"even\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"label\"\u003eSwivelling head\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"data last\"\u003eYes (360 degrees)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"odd\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"label\"\u003eIncluded Accesories\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"data last\"\u003eIncluded Accesories\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"even\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"label\"\u003eShipping Weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"data last\"\u003e135 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"odd\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"label\"\u003eMaterial Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"data last\"\u003ePlate Steel and Cast Iron\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"even\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"label\"\u003eJaw Opening\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"data last\"\u003e9\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"last odd\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"label\"\u003eJaw Width\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"data last\"\u003e7-1\/2\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* specifications subject to change without notice.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Baileigh Industrial","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42375104725183,"sku":"BA9-1019131","price":679.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0019\/0880\/1571\/files\/1019131__37696.webp?v=1686153606"},{"product_id":"baileigh-industrial-baileigh-industrial-swiveling-machine-milling-vise-5-3-4-jaw-width-5-jaw-opening","title":"Baileigh Industrial - Baileigh Industrial Swiveling Machine\/Milling Vise - 5-3\/4\" Jaw Width, 5\" Jaw Opening","description":"\u003ch1 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe BV-6M milling vise from Baileigh Industrial is built to last years in any shop. Built with versatility in mind, the BV-6M milling vise has many features that other vises at this price don't have.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e5-3\/4\" Milling Vise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIncludes swiveling base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCan be removed from swivel base for fixed mounting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAll steel and Cast-Iron body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eReversible jaws for external work holding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e5\" maximum jaw opening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e11-7\/16\" Mount Spacing (5\/8\" bolts)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e77 lbs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSpecifications\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"specs\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSwivelling head\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes (360 degrees)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncluded Accesories\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncluded Accesories\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShipping Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e115 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlate Steel and Cast Iron\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJaw Opening\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJaw Width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5-3\/4\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Baileigh Industrial","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42509195477183,"sku":"BA9-1019130","price":519.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0019\/0880\/1571\/files\/p62602_1.jpg?v=1696340895"},{"product_id":"grizzly-t10064-6-high-precision-milling-vise","title":"Grizzly T10064 - 6\" High Precision Milling Vise","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese milling vises are fantastic quality and will rival the best milling vises on the market today. Use them on high precision CNC mills or regular vertical mills without hesitation. They cost more than our other milling vises, but if you want the best, these vises will not disappoint!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cli\u003eUltra precise in flatness, parallelism and verticality\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eAnti-lift mechanism ensures the workpiece does not lift when jaws are tightened\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eDuctile iron body\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eFlame hardened vise bed and jaws\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eSealed bearing system\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e8200 lbs. of clamping force\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eLength: 17-1\/8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eWidth: 8-3\/4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eHeight: 4-5\/8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eJaw opening: 8-7\/8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eBed height: 2-7\/8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eJaw width: 5-7\/8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eWeight: 80 lbs.\n                        \u003c\/li\u003e","brand":"Grizzly Industrial","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42699494457535,"sku":"T10064","price":1044.64,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0019\/0880\/1571\/files\/t10064-306ea07b262e9c18b97c8937b81e52a7.webp?v=1703885164"},{"product_id":"grizzly-t10066-6-high-precision-double-clamp-milling-vise","title":"Grizzly T10066 - 6\" High Precision Double Clamp Milling Vise","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese milling vises are fantastic quality and will rival the best milling vises on the market today. Use them on high precision CNC mills or regular vertical mills without hesitation. 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