Time Reduction: Eliminates changing jaws Eliminates parallels and spreaders Eliminates milling step jaws and dovetail jaws Eliminates constructing work stops or programmable stops Increased stock removal due to more rigidity and holding strength All the associated maintenance, cleaning, organizing and sorting of common shop aids is eliminated No air under parts Multiple parts can be setup on a single vise Standardization: All stock is prepared the same All jobs are setup the same All parts are held the same Cost Reduction: Stock can be prepared off line by entry level machinists Eliminates the need to buy and repair expensive vises Minimal training is required to load and unload parts Eliminates tool and machine damaged by parts coming loose in a cut Only .125" excess stock is required to hold even large parts Simplification: Work shifts and Z shifts never change Extensive documentation is eliminated Scrap Reduction: Parts can be precisely relocated if removed prematurely or require rework Eliminates scrap caused from parts coming loose Eliminates warped floors and non-parallel clevis walls associated with compressing stock in a vise