PCB Bench Vise From Aluminum Extrusion Profile

PCB Bench Vise from aluminum extrusion profile

• Easily adjustable - Just drag and bolt
• Quick PCB mounting
• Helpful for smaller/faster reworks
• Compact & Portable
• Light in weight with classic look
• PCB Clamping Size up to 100mm wide
• 3 Horizontal and 1 Vertical slot
• Additional extensions on Jaws for upgradation

• 2060 Aluminum extrusion Frame - 150 mm length
• M3 x 10 mm CSK bolt - 4 Qty
• M4 x 30 mm Hex Head bolt - 2 Qty (Nylon/Metal)
• M5 x 10 mm CSK bolt - 2 Qty
• Brass Inserts M3 - 8 Qty
• T_NUT M4 - 2 Qty
• Anti-Vibration rubber landing mat feet kit for Aluminum Extrusion Frame - 1 Set
• Screw Driver - 1 Set
• Hacksaw Blade
• 3D printed Parts
• Endcap - 2 Qty
• Jaw - 2 Qty
• Knob - 2 Qty
• PCB holder - 2 Qty (This could be 3D printed, I made this part in Aluminum)
• Slot cover strip - 2 Qty
• Thingiverse

Print config: Medium/High Quality with 40% infill for better results

Cut the frame to 150 mm in length

Attachment of rubber feet at corners of the frame

Brass Inserts assembly with a soldering iron heated to 200+ degree Celsius

Assembly of PCB holder with M3 x 10 mm bolts to both the Jaw

PCB holder used here is machined in aluminum, this part also can be 3D printed (For best results. 100% infill and High quality recommended)

Add M4 x 30 mm through the jaw from top to T-NUT

Fasten 1 or 2 thread of the T-Nut to the M4 x 30 mm bolt in the Jaw before assembling into the frame

Align the T-Nut with other 2 guides and slide inside the slots of the frame

Add the Knobs to the hex head and fasten a bit to secure the T-Nut

You could use self tapping screw or tap the hole in the frame (M5) for best results

Slide in the slider 3D printed parts

Secure the end cap with M5 x 10 mm bolt to the frame

Add the end caps to both the sides to prevent the jaws sliding out of the frames

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