{"id":61659,"date":"2024-11-08T09:56:35","date_gmt":"2024-11-08T08:56:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/stories\/filip-ljevar-machine-vise\/"},"modified":"2024-11-26T10:09:20","modified_gmt":"2024-11-26T09:09:20","slug":"filip-ljevar-machine-vise","status":"publish","type":"stories","link":"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/en-eu\/stories\/filip-ljevar-machine-vise\/","title":{"rendered":"How I Designed a Better Machine Vise to Solve Everyday Workshop Problems"},"content":{"rendered":"<div role=\"navigation\" aria-label=\"Table of Contents\" class=\"simpletoc wp-block-simpletoc-toc\"><h2 class=\"simpletoc-title\">Table of Contents<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"simpletoc-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#h-a-workshop-challenge-sparks-innovation\">A Workshop Challenge Sparks Innovation<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#h-open-access-machine-vise-design-idea\">Open-Access Machine Vise Design Idea<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#h-navigating-challenges-in-machine-vise-design-key-features-and-cae-insights\">Navigating Challenges in Machine Vise Design: Key Features and CAE Insights<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#h-open-source-hardware-for-machine-vises\">Open-Source Hardware for Machine Vises<\/a>\n<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Hi! I\u2019m Filip Ljevar, a postgraduate student at the University of Maribor (Slovenia) studying Engineering and Management. My background is in CAD surface modeling and manufacturing technologies, and I also work as a design engineer at an R&amp;D company that focuses on sheet metal forming. I\u2019m passionate about pushing engineering design to the next level and sharing what I learn along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-a-workshop-challenge-sparks-innovation\"><strong>A Workshop Challenge Sparks Innovation<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>In my early days as an engineer, I was always drawn to hands-on problem-solving. Working in a small workshop, I kept running into the same issue: we just couldn\u2019t find a machine vise that ticked all the boxes. A machine vise is a tool that holds stock material firmly in place during CNC machining. It\u2019s especially crucial in 5-axis CNC milling, where the material must be accessible from at least five sides. We needed something simple, lightweight, rigid, and slim enough to give the tool full access around the part\u2014especially for those tough angles. But every vise I found was either bulky, overpriced, or came with proprietary add-ons that locked us into expensive accessories and spare parts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That frustration became my motivation. I set out to design a machine vise that could handle it all\u2014versatile, accessible, and easy to maintain. After a lot of development and testing, I filed a <a href=\"https:\/\/patents.google.com\/patent\/SI26467A\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Slovenian national patent (SI 26467 A)<\/a> to bring this solution to life, starting my journey to rethink what a machine vise could be. I\u2019m grateful to Prof. Dr. Jo\u017eef Predan and Prof. Dr. Marko Kegl for their mentorship throughout this project; their guidance was a game-changer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A highlight for me was presenting my project at the 15th Industrial Forum IRT 2024, where I earned 2nd place in a student innovation competition by the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Ljubljana. That recognition really validated all the hard work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><div class=\"wp-block-image__wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ZF03900-4-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-61170\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ZF03900-4-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ZF03900-4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ZF03900-4-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ZF03900-4-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ZF03900-4.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><a class=\"wp-block-image__fancy-box-button\" href=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ZF03900-4.jpg\" data-fancybox=\"gallery-61659\" data-caption=\"Filip Ljevar at the 15th Industrial Forum IRT 2024 Award Ceremony\" aria-label=\"Open full image\"><img src=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ZF03900-4.jpg\" class=\"wp-block-image__fancy-box-button-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><svg class=\"wp-block-image__fancy-box-button-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 18 18\" fill=\"none\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n               <path d=\"M0 2V6H2V2H6V0H2C0.895 0 0 0.895 0 2ZM2 12H0V16C0 17.105 0.895 18 2 18H6V16H2V12ZM16 16H12V18H16C17.105 18 18 17.105 18 16V12H16V16ZM16 0H12V2H16V6H18V2C18 0.895 17.105 0 16 0Z\" fill=\"#092C47\"\/>\r\n             <\/svg><\/a><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Filip Ljevar at the 15th Industrial Forum IRT 2024 Award Ceremony<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-open-access-machine-vise-design-idea\"><strong>Open-Access Machine Vise Design Idea<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>My main goal was to create an open-access vise that workshops wouldn\u2019t feel trapped by. Too many existing vises come with proprietary interfaces that make simple repairs or sourcing replacements a pain without returning to the original vendor, often at high costs. I wanted to change that narrative and design a vise that offered flexibility, high performance, and freedom from those limitations. My solution, optimized for 5-axis CNC milling, integrates a modular, open-access approach that could help other engineers avoid common industry headaches.<\/p>\n\n\n    <section class=\"article-slider-block\">\r\n        <div class=\"article-content-wrapper\">\r\n            <!-- Swiper -->\r\n            <div class=\"swiper mySwiper2 article-slider-display\">\r\n                <div class=\"swiper-wrapper\">\r\n                                                <div class=\"swiper-slide\">\r\n                                <div class=\"wp-block-image__wrap\">\r\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\"  src=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Img_3-2.jpg\" alt=\"Technical blueprint of Filip Ljevar's patented modular machine vise design for CNC machines\n\"\r\n                                    >\r\n                                    <a class=\"wp-block-image__fancy-box-button\" 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                             <a class=\"wp-block-image__fancy-box-button\" href=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Research_Ljevar_2.png-2.jpg\" data-fancybox=\"gallery\" data-caption=\"Technical blueprint of Filip Ljevar&#8217;s patented modular machine vise design for CNC machines\" aria-label=\"Open full image\">\r\n                                        <img src=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Research_Ljevar_2.png-2.jpg\" class=\"wp-block-image__fancy-box-button-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Technical blueprint of Filip Ljevar's patented modular machine vise design for CNC machines\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\">\r\n                                        <svg class=\"wp-block-image__fancy-box-button-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 18 18\" fill=\"none\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n                                            <path d=\"M0 2V6H2V2H6V0H2C0.895 0 0 0.895 0 2ZM2 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src=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Img_3-2.jpg\" alt=\"Technical blueprint of Filip Ljevar's patented modular machine vise design for CNC machines\n\">\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                                                <div class=\"swiper-slide\">\r\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Research_Ljevar_2.png-2.jpg\" alt=\"Technical blueprint of Filip Ljevar's patented modular machine vise design for CNC machines\">\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                                        <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/section>\r\n    \n\n\n<p>I drew inspiration from the work of Brandon Sander at <a href=\"http:\/\/inheritancemachining.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Inheritance Machining<\/a>, who used <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/z3KaY65Wqmo?si=J06iEXXMHaHW0Ww0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">split clamps in dovetail guide channels<\/a> for workshop fixtures. With that in mind, I added my own twist: a parabolic wedge to increase clamping force. This design uses the pulldown effect of split clamps to pull the moving jaws securely toward the body, providing the strength needed without sacrificing access.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-navigating-challenges-in-machine-vise-design-key-features-and-cae-insights\"><strong>Navigating Challenges in Machine Vise Design: Key Features and CAE Insights<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Developing this vise wasn\u2019t without its challenges. With limited resources and time, I leaned heavily on computer-aided engineering (CAE) simulations in SOLIDWORKS instead of physical prototypes. Finding industry benchmarks for machine vise performance was tough, so I had to rely on a mix of gut instinct and trial-and-error. Each iteration taught me something new, and those simulations became invaluable in fine-tuning the design to meet real-world demands.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><div class=\"wp-block-image__wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"407\" height=\"580\" src=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Research_Ljevar_3-1.png\" alt=\"Modular machine vise tested using computer-aided engineering (CAE) simulations\" class=\"wp-image-61218\"\/><a class=\"wp-block-image__fancy-box-button\" href=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Research_Ljevar_3-1.png\" data-fancybox=\"gallery-61659\" data-caption=\"Modular machine vise tested using computer-aided engineering (CAE) simulations\" aria-label=\"Open full image\"><img src=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Research_Ljevar_3-1.png\" class=\"wp-block-image__fancy-box-button-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><svg class=\"wp-block-image__fancy-box-button-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 18 18\" fill=\"none\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n               <path d=\"M0 2V6H2V2H6V0H2C0.895 0 0 0.895 0 2ZM2 12H0V16C0 17.105 0.895 18 2 18H6V16H2V12ZM16 16H12V18H16C17.105 18 18 17.105 18 16V12H16V16ZM16 0H12V2H16V6H18V2C18 0.895 17.105 0 16 0Z\" fill=\"#092C47\"\/>\r\n             <\/svg><\/a><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Modular machine vise tested using computer-aided engineering (CAE) simulations<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><div class=\"wp-block-image__wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"440\" height=\"297\" src=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Research_Ljevar_4-1.png\" alt=\"Modular machine vise tested using computer-aided engineering (CAE) simulations\" class=\"wp-image-61242\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Research_Ljevar_4-1.png 440w, https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Research_Ljevar_4-1-300x203.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 440px) 100vw, 440px\" \/><a class=\"wp-block-image__fancy-box-button\" href=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Research_Ljevar_4-1.png\" data-fancybox=\"gallery-61659\" data-caption=\"\" aria-label=\"Open full image\"><img src=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Research_Ljevar_4-1.png\" class=\"wp-block-image__fancy-box-button-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><svg class=\"wp-block-image__fancy-box-button-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 18 18\" fill=\"none\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n               <path d=\"M0 2V6H2V2H6V0H2C0.895 0 0 0.895 0 2ZM2 12H0V16C0 17.105 0.895 18 2 18H6V16H2V12ZM16 16H12V18H16C17.105 18 18 17.105 18 16V12H16V16ZM16 0H12V2H16V6H18V2C18 0.895 17.105 0 16 0Z\" fill=\"#092C47\"\/>\r\n             <\/svg><\/a><\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The vise was designed with 5-axis CNC machines like the Haas UMC 750 in mind but is adaptable to other setups. It features 150 mm-wide jaws and an opening range from 80 to 280 mm, holding parts 180 mm above the table. The combination of the parabolic wedge and split clamp design means strong grip and full access from all sides, which is essential for precision work. This balance of strength and accessibility sets my vise apart from traditional models.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><div class=\"wp-block-image__wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"916\" height=\"872\" src=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Screenshot-2024-11-06-at-18.06.21.png\" alt=\"Diagram of the split clamp and parabolic wedge working principle\" class=\"wp-image-61302\" style=\"max-width:715px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Screenshot-2024-11-06-at-18.06.21.png 916w, https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Screenshot-2024-11-06-at-18.06.21-300x286.png 300w, https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Screenshot-2024-11-06-at-18.06.21-768x731.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 916px) 100vw, 916px\" \/><a class=\"wp-block-image__fancy-box-button\" href=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Screenshot-2024-11-06-at-18.06.21.png\" data-fancybox=\"gallery-61659\" data-caption=\"Diagram of the split clamp and parabolic wedge working principle\" aria-label=\"Open full image\"><img src=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Screenshot-2024-11-06-at-18.06.21.png\" class=\"wp-block-image__fancy-box-button-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><svg class=\"wp-block-image__fancy-box-button-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 18 18\" fill=\"none\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n               <path d=\"M0 2V6H2V2H6V0H2C0.895 0 0 0.895 0 2ZM2 12H0V16C0 17.105 0.895 18 2 18H6V16H2V12ZM16 16H12V18H16C17.105 18 18 17.105 18 16V12H16V16ZM16 0H12V2H16V6H18V2C18 0.895 17.105 0 16 0Z\" fill=\"#092C47\"\/>\r\n             <\/svg><\/a><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Diagram of the split clamp and parabolic wedge working principle\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-open-source-hardware-for-machine-vises\"><strong>Open-Source Hardware for Machine Vises<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>One of the most exciting parts of this journey is the potential to share this project with the open-source community. Once the prototype is finalized, I plan to register it with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oshwa.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Open Source Hardware Association (OSHWA)<\/a>\u00a0 to encourage community-driven enhancements. I hope that sharing the documentation and design can set a new standard for how machine vises are built, tested, and maintained, letting engineers around the world collaborate on improvements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><div class=\"wp-block-image__wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"781\" height=\"620\" src=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Research_Ljevar_1-2-1.png\" alt=\"Modular machine vise: a visual representation\" class=\"wp-image-61254\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Research_Ljevar_1-2-1.png 781w, https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Research_Ljevar_1-2-1-300x238.png 300w, https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Research_Ljevar_1-2-1-768x610.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 781px) 100vw, 781px\" \/><a class=\"wp-block-image__fancy-box-button\" href=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Research_Ljevar_1-2-1.png\" data-fancybox=\"gallery-61659\" data-caption=\"Modular machine vise: a visual representation\" aria-label=\"Open full image\"><img src=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Research_Ljevar_1-2-1.png\" class=\"wp-block-image__fancy-box-button-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><svg class=\"wp-block-image__fancy-box-button-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 18 18\" fill=\"none\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n               <path d=\"M0 2V6H2V2H6V0H2C0.895 0 0 0.895 0 2ZM2 12H0V16C0 17.105 0.895 18 2 18H6V16H2V12ZM16 16H12V18H16C17.105 18 18 17.105 18 16V12H16V16ZM16 0H12V2H16V6H18V2C18 0.895 17.105 0 16 0Z\" fill=\"#092C47\"\/>\r\n             <\/svg><\/a><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Modular machine vise: a visual representation<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If there\u2019s one piece of advice I\u2019d give to other engineers, it\u2019s this: start prototyping as soon as you can. Looking back, I wish I\u2019d tested even 3D-printed models earlier. Simulations are great, but nothing compares to having a physical prototype in hand to see what works and what doesn\u2019t. Early testing can save you from going too far down a path that may not hold up, letting you refine your ideas and iterate faster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><div class=\"wp-block-image__wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ZF03859-2-1-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Filip Ljevar at the 15th Industrial Forum IRT 2024\" class=\"wp-image-61266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ZF03859-2-1-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ZF03859-2-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ZF03859-2-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ZF03859-2-1-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ZF03859-2-1.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><a class=\"wp-block-image__fancy-box-button\" href=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ZF03859-2-1.jpg\" data-fancybox=\"gallery-61659\" data-caption=\"Filip Ljevar at the 15th Industrial Forum IRT 2024\" aria-label=\"Open full image\"><img src=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ZF03859-2-1.jpg\" class=\"wp-block-image__fancy-box-button-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><svg class=\"wp-block-image__fancy-box-button-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 18 18\" fill=\"none\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n               <path d=\"M0 2V6H2V2H6V0H2C0.895 0 0 0.895 0 2ZM2 12H0V16C0 17.105 0.895 18 2 18H6V16H2V12ZM16 16H12V18H16C17.105 18 18 17.105 18 16V12H16V16ZM16 0H12V2H16V6H18V2C18 0.895 17.105 0 16 0Z\" fill=\"#092C47\"\/>\r\n             <\/svg><\/a><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Filip Ljevar at the 15th Industrial Forum IRT 2024<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019m targeting summer 2026 to wrap up prototype testing and bring this vise into the real world, using it with actual CNC production parts. For me, this isn\u2019t just about a better tool; it\u2019s about redefining standards, making workshop equipment more accessible, and creating solutions that really meet the needs of machinists and engineers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-default\" style=\"background-color:#f5f7f8;color:#f5f7f8\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Have you ever thought about reimagining a standard workshop tool?<\/strong> What features would you prioritize in creating the perfect machine vise? 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