Our introductory price for UNI-VEE is $2850 USD.

Shipping is an additional $50 per unit within the USA and Canada. For international orders (excluding Canada) please contact us directly.

Here are just a few examples:

Virtually every shop can benefit from workpiece portability. The Indexing Base Plate is an inexpensive means to accomplish the transfer between stations, without additional setups. Or, if you already have modular tooling, integrate UNI-VEE into your current program.

With UNI-VEE, you can install, secure, and remove Workpieces off-machine to increase your machinery’s available spindle time. This is valuable in both Prototype and Production environments.

Rough out on older machines, making them productive again and preserving the accuracy of your more expensive ones. Use your UNI-VEE + Indexing Base Plates on that neglected Radial Arm to pre-drill, or on that Milling machine to remove initial stock, boosting productive spindle time on both roughing and finishing machines.

On horizontal machines, mill-and-cutoff operations using bar stock become practical due to the quick action of UNI-VEE’s toggle locking mechanism.

Take advantage of UNI-VEE’s 180 degree indexing to accurately produce details on parts longer than your table travels.

Measure off-machine without removing the Workpiece from UNI-VEE. Thread size checking, off-machine fitting,…if another cut is needed, re-fasten UNI-VEE and continue cutting.

Leave the Workpiece installed in UNI-VEE for additional operations. Finish tapping, deburring, inserting…

In fact, UNI-VEE offers so many ways to be valuable that the greatest challenge comes after using it in that initial application, knowing that its purchase was completely justified on that basis alone. Don’t stop there! We encourage UNI-VEE users to fully explore each feature to determine how advantageous it is to your shop, certainly the time spent to do so will be well worth it. If you obtained UNI-VEE because of its remarkable size range, look into using the Exchangeable Jaw feature. If it was for the flush mounting on your XY mill table, explore UNI-VEE’s use on your rotary table. If it was for the quick toggle-action, don’t miss out on UNI-VEE’s indexing feature.
After using UNI-VEE, we believe you’ll agree that it “Should’ve been made 100 years ago”, and belongs in the same, fundamental shop tooling group as the milling vise, lathe chuck, and angle plate.

The exchangeable jaws are indispensable in terms of versatility in work-holding. Round, oval, hex, splines, stepped diameters – virtually ANY shape can be quickly and safely secured in UNI-VEE.

The exchangeable jaws can also  easily support additional fixtures, like a collet holder or a chuck for smaller shapes, or custom shop-made fixtures for special needs.

Generally, a pair of UNI-VEE blocks will serve you best in work-holding. The best set up configuration is limited only by your imagination. We have used the UNI-VEE in ways that are defiantly labeled “DO NOT TRY THIS AT HOME”.

Almost any material that you need to hold securely and safely can be held in UNI-VEE.

Overall dimensions: 14”x3”x5 ¼” (6 ¼” to top of standard jaws) Weight 43 pounds without chain.

80-55-06 Ductile iron, 17-4-H1025, 4140, 4340, 6061-T651, 17-4-H900, and 18-8

36.87° (ACTUALLY 36.869897…°) does sound, well, ridiculous. It doesn’t support a square or hex, and the movement up would be different than over for the same shim thickness, should you employ their use. Let’s blame Mark. He says it was the most reasonable angle because (and somewhat in order):
The overall block size was determined primarily by weight;
The Workpiece Ø size range to 12″ was pre-established;
The resistance to bending is adversely affected by an increased “V” depth;
30° limited general side load resistance at some chain angles and raised center heights at smaller Ø’s;
A simplified calculation using convenient numbers was needed for finding Workpiece CL height;

Simplified Calculation?
Actually, yes!…The cosine of this angle is an even .8 which is about as good as it gets because not only can you divide the Workpiece radius by this number to get the distance from the intersection of the “V”, you can also multiply that same radius by 1 1/4 to get the same result. If you’re like us, the latter is handier away from a calculator. And you’ll notice that the “V” intersection is 3 1/2″ from the bottom surface of the UNI-VEE. Sounds fairly convenient, but if you work from the Common Datum Point, the distance is 2″… (even better)! What’s all this look like on paper? Here’s an example for an 8″ diameter Workpiece…
4″ * 1 1/4 + 2″ = 7″

And as you can see, there’s less keystrokes on the calculator if you do:
4/.8+2=7

And if you’re a lathe guy that’s used to diameters:
8/1.6+2=7

Any way you choose, the CL height from the CDP can be found quickly… and that’s a big help in job bidding, setup, machine choice, and programming!

Yes, you can read the warranty and it’s details on our website here.

The risks to any Personnel in UNI-VEE’s immediate vicinity is dependent on the skill, experience and proficiency of the Setup & Operating Personnel, just as is the risk inherent in setting up and operating any metal cutting machine.
This Device is only intended for use in a safe environment, and it is the sole responsibility of the Employer to ensure qualified and experienced Machinists, well versed in safe operation and maintenance of tooling, are assigned to this task.
The suitable, safe application and operation of this Device will vary with the specific environment, which also extends beyond those responsible for UNI-VEE’s setup, maintenance, and operation. Therefore, we can make no claims as to the safety or suitability of this Device for any specific job.

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Shipping is $50 per unit within the USA and Canada. For international orders (excluding Canada) please contact us directly.