Norgren Introduces One-Size-Fits-All Soft Jaw

Norgren has announced a new workholder — the Adaptix Soft Jaw — which is the first product in a new portfolio.

The Adaptix Soft Jaw uses adjustable fingers and interchangeable tips to grip a wide variety of parts or workpieces during the CNC machining process. According to Norgren, it was specially engineered to be a one-size-fits-all alternative to standard, single-application aluminum soft jaws.

“Single-application soft jaws require a significant amount of time, skill and raw material to construct, even before a single part is milled,” says Tom Wood, senior director of growth initiatives at Norgren. “We saw an opportunity to solve several machining problems with just one tool, and so we designed the Adaptix Soft Jaw to grip nearly any part with comparable repeatability and clamping force as single-application soft jaws.”

The Adaptix Soft Jaw’s adjustable fingers and interchangeable tips are made out of a variety of different materials to match the milling needs of a particular part. The fingers mold into place, conform to the shape of the target part and are locked in place. This configuration process reportedly takes minutes instead of hours, as with traditional soft jaws. The soft jaw fits directly onto a vise; it is currently compatible with Kurt and Schunk brand vises, with other vise compatibility planned in the near future.

The Adaptix Soft Jaw currently has limited availability and is offered with special pre-order pricing.