System for holding working objects

A modular vise system for holding working objects having a bottom surface, the modular vise system, comprising:

• a fixture plate having a grooved channel with an upper surface and a lower surface;
• and
• an adjustable vise member for coupling the working object to the fixture plate, the adjustable vise member being configured to locate and secure the working object in relation to the fixture plate, the adjustable vise member comprising:
• a body having a first fastener configured to allow the body to selectively translate relative to the fixture plate, the body forming a cavity, the body having:
• an upper portion;
• a neck portion integral with the upper portion;
• a lower portion engaged with the neck;
• and
• a second fastener adjustably engaged with the lower portion and having a bottom plate;
• wherein the lower portion and the second fastener are positioned within the grooved channel;
• and
• wherein the lower portion and the bottom plate are configured to move in a direction away from each other to engage with respective upper and lower surfaces of the grooved channel;
• a moveable assembly housed at least partially within the cavity of the body and configured to selectively translate relative to the body, thereby allowing further precision locating of the working object;
• and
• a gripper configured to secure the working object, the gripper coupled to the moveable assembly;
• wherein the adjustable vise member is configured to stack so as to allow a plurality of adjustable vise members to share the same first fastener, the adjustable vise member having at least one flange.