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My old vise gave out mid-cut on a big aluminum job

It happened Tuesday morning, right as I was finishing a run of fifty parts. The main jaw screw sheared clean off, and the whole thing shifted. I had to stop the machine, scrap the part, and spend three hours cleaning up. Has anyone else had a vise fail like that, and what brand did you switch to?
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sanchez.blair
Ever think maybe the vise wasn't the real problem? Could have been a bad setup or pushing the feed way too hard for aluminum. I've seen cheap vises last years if you treat them right.
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jordangibson
Check your torque specs first.
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