Gibraltar XTMV/23 Toolmaker Vise 3 Inch Flat Jaw Steel

Product Description

The GIBRALTAR XTMV/23 is a flat-jaw toolmaker vise designed for precision workholding in machining, grinding, and inspection applications. Built from steel, it provides the rigidity and dimensional accuracy required for tight-tolerance work. The vise features a 3-inch jaw width with a jaw opening capacity of 3.94 inches and a jaw height of 1.38 inches. Parallelism is held to 0.003 inches and squareness to 0.005 inches, making this vise suitable for setups where part position directly affects finished dimensions. It is installed and used by machinists, tool and die makers, and precision grinder operators.

The XTMV/23 is suited for use on surface grinders, milling machines, and inspection tables in both job shop and production environments. Its flat jaw profile allows direct contact with finished workpiece surfaces without marring or distorting part geometry. The compact overall dimensions — 7 inches in length and 2.5 inches in height — make it practical for machines with limited table travel or clearance. This vise handles small-to-medium workpieces where consistent jaw alignment is critical to achieving repeatable results across multiple setups.

Key Features

• Flat jaw design for direct, undistorted contact with finished surfaces
• Parallelism held to 0.003 inches for repeatable precision setups
• Squareness tolerance of 0.005 inches supports accurate part orientation
• 3.94-inch jaw opening capacity accommodates a range of workpiece sizes
• Steel construction provides rigidity under grinding and milling loads
• Compact 7-inch overall length suits machines with limited table space

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style precision workholding vise for use on surface grinders, milling machines, and inspection fixtures in toolroom and production machining environments.

Installation Notes

Mount the vise to a clean, burr-free machine table using appropriate T-slot hardware and verify table and vise surfaces are free of chips or debris before clamping. A licensed machinist or qualified toolroom technician should confirm jaw alignment with an indicator before beginning precision operations. Do not exceed the jaw opening capacity, and avoid using extension handles or cheater bars on the vise screw. Clean and lightly oil all sliding surfaces during periodic maintenance to preserve parallelism and squareness specifications.