Roemheld Vices Help Keep Hemlock's 5-Axis Machining in the Fast Lane

When Hemlock Engineering Ltd invested in two of the fastest 5-axis milling machines in the world in 2005, they knew that they needed vices that would help them maximise the machining capabilities.  That is why they specified Hilma SCS120 and SCS80 vices from Roemheld.

Nick Marks, Technical Support Engineer for Hemlock, said:  “There was no point buying expensive machines and skimping on the vices as speed and balancing is vital.  Accuracy and repeatability are also key and you cannot afford to be even a few microns out as it can cause larger errors and mismatches by the time the work piece has been moved in several axes.  We often hold large pieces of metal on the 3mm lip of the Hilma vices in the knowledge that the parts will be held securely and safely.  I had used Roemheld before and knew they would be the right choice for our 5-axis requirements.”