Precision Tilting Swivel Vice 701/4" 2 Way

Precision-Ground Body:

1. All sides of the vice’s body are ground, ensuring the body is perfectly parallel and square
2. This ensures very accurate jaw alignment, which is critical for precision machining

Versatile Mounting Orientations:

1. The vice can be used in horizontal, vertical, and longitudinal positions
2. This flexibility makes it suitable for various machine setups (milling, drilling, etc.)

Robust Construction:

1. The body is made from close-grained cast iron, which provides good strength and vibration damping
2. The screw and handle are high-quality steel, designed for long life and reliable operation

Clamping Screw Mechanism:

1. Uses a continuous/acme screw that provides strong, consistent clamping force
2. Because of this design, the sliding jaw does not lift when tightening, which helps maintain alignment and prevents workpiece shifting

Jaw Design:

1. The fixed jaw has both vertical and horizontal 90° V-grooves, allowing it to grip round, square, or irregular workpieces
2. The jaws are made of tool steel / hardened steel to withstand wear and give a strong grip

High Accuracy:

1. Bearing surfaces and other functional surfaces are precision ground. According to Apex’s catalog, flatness and alignment tolerances are very tight (e.g., their vices often claim very low deviation
2. According to their exporter profile, once clamped, the workpiece “is impossible to shift,” giving reliable rigidity

Durable Nut:

1. Uses a manganese bronze nut in some models, which is strong, wear-resistant, and provides smooth operation
2. The screw-nut assembly is fully enclosed, protecting it from chips and debris

Finish:

1. The standard finish is “hammer-tone mid grey,” giving it a rugged, industrial look

Precision Flatness:

1. The body’s bearing surface is extremely flat; literature mentions flatness within 0.0012″ (~30 microns) for some Apex vice
2. That level of flatness supports very precise work holding

1. Suitable for milling, drilling, shaping, grinding, jig-boring, and other machine-shop applications
2. The design supports use on machine tables, with solid mounting options

Additional Technical/Performance Notes:

1. High Clamping Force: Use of ACME screw + bronze nut ensures strong grip without much handle effort
2. Durability: Cast-iron body and hardened jaws make it robust for repeated machining operations
3. Workpiece Holding: Thanks to the V-grooves and the parallel ground surfaces, it's good for holding cylindrical and irregular parts

Tilting & Swiveling Vice APEX Code 701/4"