Designed for continuous machining, not repeated setups
Gold Grip is a table-scale workholding system that transforms the machine table into a scalable fixturing strategy — reducing setup loss and increasing spindle utilization.
Not a vise upgrade. A table-scale workholding system
Gold Grip Vise is adopted as a system, not installed as a tool.
Instead of planning operations around clamps and vises, the machine table becomes the fixture.
Parts are positioned once and machined across multiple faces without stopping to re-clamp — enabling longer uninterrupted cutting cycles and improved throughput.
Not a vise upgrade. A table-scale workholding system
Gold Grip Vise is adopted as a system, not installed as a tool.
Instead of planning operations around clamps and vises, the machine table becomes the fixture.
Parts are positioned once and machined across multiple faces without stopping to re-clamp — enabling longer uninterrupted cutting cycles and improved throughput.
Operational impact at the machine level
Replace multiple setups with a single table-level strategy
By positioning parts once at the table level, shops reduce setup frequency, recover lost spindle time, and improve overall workflow stability.
Extend uninterrupted cutting cycles
Open-face access enables longer continuous machining runs, reducing stoppages between operations and increasing productive cutting time.
Increase throughput without adding machines
By minimizing re-fixturing events and reducing setup interruptions, Gold Grip increases part throughput using the machines you already own.
Keep machines cutting longer
Gold Grip Vises reduces setup interruptions and enables multi-face machining from a single positioning strategy.
By minimizing re-fixturing events, shops recover lost spindle time and improve overall machine utilization.
Keep machines cutting longer
Designed for continuous machining strategies that reduce setup interruptions and protect productive spindle time.
Converts unused table capacity into productive cutting time — improving output without increasing machine count.
System-level capabilities
Scales across the full machine table to support complex, high-mix production.
Delivers up to 8,000 lbs of clamping force per module — without sacrificing access.
Rapid setup and reconfiguration
Supports multi-face and open-face machining
Compatible with a wide range of part sizes and geometries
Enables full-table machining and better machine envelope use
A shift from setup-driven machining to output-driven machining
Gold Grip removes workholding as the limiting factor in machine utilization.
Instead of planning around clamps and repeated setups, shops adopt a table-scale workholding system that supports longer cutting cycles, predictable workflows, and measurable operational gains.
The result is a machining strategy built around output — not workaround.
CONTINUOUS MACHINING
Continuous machining from a single table-level strategy
Open-face access allows parts to be positioned once and machined across multiple faces without interruption.
Fewer re-fixturing events mean less idle spindle time and more productive cutting per shift.
UTILIZATION STABILITY
Full clamping force without compromising access
Controlled clamping is applied where it matters most, maintaining part integrity while preserving workflow flexibility.
This ensures repeatable performance across complex geometries and demanding production environments.
THROUGHPUT EFFICIENCY
Increase throughput using the machines you already own
By reducing setup interruptions and eliminating unnecessary repositioning, Gold Grip increases spindle engagement time and improves overall machine output — without adding equipment.
Engineered for high-load production environments.
Gold Grip Vises torque and clamping force specifications are calibrated and verified under controlled conditions. This reference documentation provides validated torque-to-force data to support safe, consistent, and repeatable clamping.
Intended for engineering reference, process planning, and quality assurance.
Adopt table-scale workholding.
Increase output without increasing overhead.
FAQs
What is Gold Grip, exactly?
Gold Grip is a table-scale clamping system designed to unlock the full machining envelope of a CNC table. Unlike traditional vises that localize clamping, Gold Grip distributes clamping across the table to enable multi-face access, larger parts, and fewer re-fixtures.
How is Gold Grip different from a traditional vise?
Traditional clamps typically apply horizontal force and do not actively pull the workpiece down, which can cause parts to lift or shift during clamping and machining. Gold Grip applies clamping in both a horizontal and downward force vector, drawing the workpiece into the table and reducing part deflection.
What types of machines is Gold Grip compatible with?
Gold Grip is compatible with most 3-axis, 4-axis, and 5-axis CNC milling machines. It integrates cleanly into both traditional workflows and shops already using zero-point or palletized systems.
What size or type of parts can Gold Grip hold?
Gold Grip is designed for both small and large parts. It excels in high-mix, low-volume environments where part geometry varies and re-fixturing time is a bottleneck.
Does Gold Grip replace my existing workholding?
In many shops, Gold Grip replaces 80–90% of conventional vises and fixtures. For shops using zero-point systems, Gold Grip typically becomes an early-stage or primary workholding solution within the workflow.
How rigid is the system under heavy cutting loads?
Gold Grip is engineered for high rigidity and repeatability. Shops routinely run aggressive cuts without part movement, even during deep or interrupted machining operations.
How long does setup take compared to traditional vises?
Setup time is often reduced dramatically. Once installed, operators can fixture parts faster, reduce indicating time, and complete more operations per setup.
Is Gold Grip suitable for production work or only prototyping?
Both. While Gold Grip is ideal for prototyping and high-mix work, many shops also use it for short-run and repeat production where flexibility and throughput matter more than dedicated fixtures.