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Setup & Workholding Calculators

Vise jaws, work offsets, tool length offsets, clamping forces, and setup documentation.

Vise Jaw Width
Width = Part + 2 × Clearance
Result
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in
Soft Jaw Bore
Bore = Part Dia − Allowance
Result
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in
Tool Length Offset
TLO = Gauge Length − Reference
Result
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in
T-Slot Nut Width
Nut = Slot − Clearance
Result
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in
Clamping Force
F = Torque / (K × Bolt Dia)
Result
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lbf
Parallels Height
H = Z Stick-up − Jaw Height
Result
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in
Raw Stock Length
Raw = Part + Allowance + Grip
Result
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in
Work Offset
G54 = Machine Zero − Part Zero
Result
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in
Fixture Plate Thickness
T = Load / (Strength × Area)
Result
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in min
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