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This section provides an overview for cross vises as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 10 cross vise manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked cross vise companies as of December, 2024: 1.Jacob Iron Works Co.,Ltd., 2.Highland Hardware, Inc, 3.YOST/EASTWOOD.
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A cross vise is a tool designed to firmly hold a workpiece in place while allowing movement along the X-axis and Y-axis.
Also known as a cross slide vise, cross sliding vise, 2-axis slide cross vise, cross flat table vise, cross flat bench vise, X-Y vise, and 2-way X-Y bench clamp, its unique feature is the ability to move a secured material. Unlike a standard vise, cross vises allow precise positioning horizontally but do not adjust vertically. It's crucial to choose a cross vise of suitable height for the task.
Cross vises are mainly used with drilling machines for creating holes in materials. Their ability to move the workpiece along the X and Y axes eliminates the need to reposition it manually for each hole, enhancing efficiency. When combined with an end mill, a drilling machine equipped with a cross vise can function as a basic milling machine.
However, drilling machines, designed primarily for vertical drilling, may not handle horizontal loads well, risking tilt or detachment of the drill chuck. Vibration can also increase, reducing cutting precision, especially in hard materials.
A cross vise consists of a clamping part for securing the workpiece, and two sliding parts for X-axis and Y-axis adjustments, each controlled by a handle. This design facilitates easy operation, with the clamping handle on the left, the X-axis sliding handle on the right, and the Y-axis sliding handle at the front.
Consider the following when choosing a cross vise:
Select a size compatible with both the drilling machine and the workpiece. Ensure the height is compatible with your drilling machine setup.
Accuracy levels vary, affecting price. Choose based on the precision required for your projects, with higher accuracy typically commanding a higher price.
Travel width options range from 100mm to 200mm. Larger travel widths allow for processing bigger materials more efficiently, though they are generally more expensive.
The dimensions of the vise's mouth determine the size and thickness of the material it can hold. Choose a cross vise with dimensions that suit your material processing needs.
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Grizzly Industrial Inc. was established in 1983 and has its headquarters in Bellingham, Washington, United States. The company is a major supplier of everything metal and woodworking machinery and accessories. Grizzly Industrial provides machinery and accessories direct to customers at great prices, and thus eliminate the system of middleman markups. The company has a vast distribution network across the United States and a 38,000 square feet showroom in Springfield Missouri.
YOST/EASTWOOD, established in 1908, and lcoated in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, is a manufacturer and supplier of vises and clamps. They offer a wide range of products to cater to various needs in the industrial, automotive, and woodworking sectors. Some of their offerings include bench vises, drill press vises, woodworking vises, and bar clamps. These products are designed to securely hold materials during cutting, drilling, and assembly processes, ensuring precise and efficient work. The company's offerings are available through e-commerce platforms, targeting automotive enthusiasts, metalworkers, woodworkers, DIYers, and hobbyists.
Highland Hardware, Inc., established in 1978 and headquartered in Midtown, Atlanta, is a manufacturer and distributor of woodworking and hand tools. The company offers an extensive and diversified product portfolio, which includes tools like the SawStop Professional Cabinet Tablesaw PCS, Record Power Coronet Herald 14-inch EVS Lathe, Hofmann & Hammer Premium German Workbench, Festool CXS 18, and TXS 18 Li-Ion Cordless Drills, as well as Narex Richter Cryo-Treated Bevel-Edged Chisels, among others. These tools find applications in various industries, including joinery, carpentry, construction, and engineering.
Palmgren, founded in Naperville, Illinois, in 1919, is a manufacturer of drills and milling machines. The company's product portfolio includes Drilling Machines, vertical milling machines, horizontal milling machines, and CNC milling machines. Their products are used for drilling and milling for construction materials and structures, general manufacturing and production processes, machining for aerospace components and milling for automotive components and parts. They also offer custom packaging, warehousing, and distribution services.
Warco, established in 1975 and based in Hampshire, United Kingdom, is a manufacturer of metalworking machinery and engineering tools. The company manufactures products such as abrasives, drilling machines, sheet metal tools, clamps, and dividing heads and supplies them to different industries such as schools, colleges, hobbyists, and model engineers. These tools are also used in workshops, factories, aerospace and automotive industries. The company is a member of the British Educational Suppliers Association and the Design & Technology Association.
Esco Company Ltd., established in 1972 and headquartered in Osaka, Japan, is a supplier of maintenance, repair, and operations tools, parts, and equipment. Some of its products include test instruments, magnets, office furniture, protective equipment, and generators, and it serves customers in various fields, including construction sites and office buildings. The company was started to market tools to the air conditioning and refrigeration industry in Japan, and every year since then, it has published a catalog of its tools. In 2015, the catalog reached 110,000 products, and the company has approximately 149,000 items in stock for delivery.
Wilton Tools, a JPW Industries Company, was established in 1941, is a tool manufacturing company based in the United States. The company offers a wide range of top-notch tools for professionals in many sectors, including metalworking, woodworking, and construction. With an extensive distribution network, they are a major player in industrial workholding equipment and striking tools. They still are manufacturing combo pipe and bench, and machinist bullet vises in the United States.
King Canada Inc., with roots going back to 1910 as an extension of a steel business, was founded in 1983, is Canada’s distributor of machinery power tools and industrial equipments. The company provides woodworking, metalworking, automotive and material handling machinery, tools, equipment and accessories. With a considerable industry experience to draw from, it has become a comprehensive supplier in the industry. From a modern and recently expanded 120,000 square foot warehouse in Montreal, it ships coast to coast. It has been bringing quality machinery, tools and equipment to the North American market.
Ranking as of December 2024
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jacob Iron Works Co.,Ltd. |
13.3%
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| 2 | Highland Hardware, Inc |
13.3%
|
| 3 | YOST/EASTWOOD |
13.3%
|
| 4 | Palmgren |
13.3%
|
| 5 | Grizzly Industrial(R), Inc. |
13.3%
|
| 6 | ESCO Company Ltd. |
13.3%
|
| 7 | WilTec Wildanger Technik GmbH |
6.7%
|
| 8 | Warco |
6.7%
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| 9 | King Canada Inc. |
6.7%
|
Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the cross vise page as of December 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
|
United States of America
|
3 | 42.9% |
|
United Kingdom
|
1 | 14.3% |
Taiwan
|
1 | 14.3% |
Germany
|
1 | 14.3% |
|
Canada
|
1 | 14.3% |
