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Celebrating 10 years of the Pocket NC
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This LANG self-centering vise kit for Pocket NC V2 combines German-engineered workholding with American-made desktop machining. The ultra-compact Micro 46 vise bolts directly to the Pocket NC table using the included custom fixture. The result is precise, repeatable, and distortion-free 5-axis work on even the smallest parts.
Current lead time - 2 weeks
Includes:
LANG Makro•Grip® Micro 46 Ultra-Compact 5-Axis Vise (48040-46)
Custom Pocket NC Fixture and hardware
Key features:
Ultra-compact design → Minimal footprint and low profile for excellent 5-sided access and tool clearance on desktop machines.
Self-centering precision → Automatic workpiece centering for fast, repeatable setups with centering precision of .02mm.
Serration jaws → Continuous serrated teeth deliver up to 60% greater holding force on pre-stamped blanks (pair with LANG's stamping unit for optimal results on materials like aluminum, plastics, or softer metals). The jaws also feature precision flats, ideal for secure clamping during secondary/finishing operations on pre-machined parts.
Enhanced process reliability → Low clamping pressure minimizes distortion and vibration, ensuring superior surface finishes in demanding 5-axis work.
Easy integration → Bolts directly to the Pocket NC V2 table via the included custom fixture for rock-solid stability.
Clamping force → Clamping force of 6KN ensures maximum part stiffness during machining.
Unlock professional-grade precision on your Penta Machine (Pocket NC V2) with the LANG Makro•Grip® Micro 46 – the smallest and most advanced self-centering vise in the Makro•Grip lineup, proudly engineered and manufactured in Germany by LANG Technik.
This perfect duo of American and German innovation combines the US-designed and manufactured Pocket NC V2 (built in Montana, USA) with legendary German precision workholding. The result? Unmatched reliability, repeatability, and performance for your desktop 5-axis machining.
With a jaw width of just 46mm and clamping range of 0-65mm, this ultra-compact vise is tailored for the Pocket NC V2's tight work envelope. It includes a custom fixture that precisely matches the vise's mounting positions to the Pocket NC V2 B-axis table for secure, direct bolting – no clamping studs required.
Note on workspace: The vise and fixture assembly reduces the effective work area by approximately 50mm. For applications requiring the full machine envelope, we recommend downloading the SolidWorks model of the vise and fixture (available on our site) to verify compatibility with your setups.
Experience the cutting-edge US desktop engineering and time-tested German manufacturing excellence from LANG Technik. The Makro•Grip® Micro 46 is the ultimate upgrade for small-part prototyping, jewelry, medical components, and high-precision jobs on your Pocket NC V2. Elevate your desktop setup with world-class quality today!
Current lead time - 2 weeks
Includes:
LANG Makro•Grip® Micro 46 Ultra-Compact 5-Axis Vise (48040-46)
Custom Pocket NC Fixture and hardware
Key features:
Ultra-compact design → Minimal footprint and low profile for excellent 5-sided access and tool clearance on desktop machines.
Self-centering precision → Automatic workpiece centering for fast, repeatable setups with centering precision of .02mm.
Serration jaws → Continuous serrated teeth deliver up to 60% greater holding force on pre-stamped blanks (pair with LANG's stamping unit for optimal results on materials like aluminum, plastics, or softer metals). The jaws also feature precision flats, ideal for secure clamping during secondary/finishing operations on pre-machined parts.
Enhanced process reliability → Low clamping pressure minimizes distortion and vibration, ensuring superior surface finishes in demanding 5-axis work.
Easy integration → Bolts directly to the Pocket NC V2 table via the included custom fixture for rock-solid stability.
Clamping force → Clamping force of 6KN ensures maximum part stiffness during machining.
Unlock professional-grade precision on your Penta Machine (Pocket NC V2) with the LANG Makro•Grip® Micro 46 – the smallest and most advanced self-centering vise in the Makro•Grip lineup, proudly engineered and manufactured in Germany by LANG Technik.
This perfect duo of American and German innovation combines the US-designed and manufactured Pocket NC V2 (built in Montana, USA) with legendary German precision workholding. The result? Unmatched reliability, repeatability, and performance for your desktop 5-axis machining.
With a jaw width of just 46mm and clamping range of 0-65mm, this ultra-compact vise is tailored for the Pocket NC V2's tight work envelope. It includes a custom fixture that precisely matches the vise's mounting positions to the Pocket NC V2 B-axis table for secure, direct bolting – no clamping studs required.
Note on workspace: The vise and fixture assembly reduces the effective work area by approximately 50mm. For applications requiring the full machine envelope, we recommend downloading the SolidWorks model of the vise and fixture (available on our site) to verify compatibility with your setups.
Experience the cutting-edge US desktop engineering and time-tested German manufacturing excellence from LANG Technik. The Makro•Grip® Micro 46 is the ultimate upgrade for small-part prototyping, jewelry, medical components, and high-precision jobs on your Pocket NC V2. Elevate your desktop setup with world-class quality today!
Pocket NC
the world’s FIRST 5-axis Desktop CNC milling Machine
When looking to cut time off your prototyping cycle, get a new business up and going or give your student’s the game-changing gift of 5-axis experience - the Pocket NC is a great place to start.
It fits on your desktop, takes standard G-code and can get the work done in materials with hardnesses up to that of aluminum.
Take the machine selection quiz now to find out which model is right for you!
Bring your big idea to life from your desktop
with powerful 5-axis CNC milling technology, user-friendly design, and a revolutionary software interface.
Designed and manufactured in Montana, USA — created for startups, thinkers, and makers everywhere.
Decrease the distance between concept and creation. Put the game-changing power of 5-axis machining in your corner.
Penta machines are backed by our dedicated support and real-person customer service.
THE PENTA DIFFERENCE
Harness sophisticated precision with the approachability of human-focused design.
Penta Machine Co puts 5-axis, automation-capable design in the hands (and shops, spare rooms, and sheds) of more thinkers and doers. We don’t just build products — we create innovative solutions and imagine new possibilities.
The Real-World Power of 5-Axis Machines
Education & Training
Penta helps reduce the barriers to machining training so more people can learn and perfect advanced machining skills. From high schools and universities to research labs and vocational programs, our portable, powerful 5-axis machines and user-friendly software take up very little space and operate off standard wall power.
Industry & Manufacturing
From startups to established companies across a wide range of industries, our machines facilitate rapid prototyping and on-the-fly design iterations, making it possible for specialized parts to be manufactured in nontraditional shop environments with high accuracy and consistent results.
KINETIC CONTROL
We’re dedicated to advancing the spirit of innovation — through our products, and for our customers.
Our revolutionary Software Control and User Interface supports TCPC (tool point control center). The 5-axis industry standard makes programming more intuitive, with the highest level of precision.
The Penta Team
Cofounded in 2011 by husband and wife engineer team Matt and Michelle Hertel, Penta was born with the creation of the Pocket NC. Our products are made in-house in our Belgrade, Montana warehouse by our small but growing team of creative problem-solvers, talented hard workers, and open-minded thinkers who value curiosity, collaboration, and perfection in the details.
YOU MIGHT NOTICE SOMETHING DIFFERENT AROUND HERE…
Pocket NC Company is now Penta Machine Company
We’re the same great team you’ve worked with for years, and we’re thrilled to announce our new name and fresh look. Since the beginning, we’ve been dedicated to advancing the spirit of innovation — through our products, and for our customers. That means we’re always looking for ways to do things differently — to do things better. That means expanding our line of machines, and moving the Pocket NC under a bigger brand umbrella.
As Penta Machine Company, we look forward to providing you with the same or better level of service and professionalism you’ve experienced in the past.
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