Industrial Magnetics MBX magnetic clamping blocks offer clamp-free holding

Industrial Magnetics Inc. has introduced MBX magnetic clamping blocks for machinists and fabricators to set up and hold steel workpieces in place without a standard clamp.

The blocks have two opposing magnetic sides, which can be turned on and off, to hold workpieces to steel surfaces such as machinery or worktables. They work in horizontal or vertical orientation and can accommodate flat, round, square, and custom profiles for operations such as tapping, machining, and deburring.

The magnetic blocks allow access to five sides of the workpiece at once. They can be turned on and off from either end. They also can be connected using a hex rod to accommodate longer workpieces.