The EdgeHugger™ Clamp Kit is a precision-engineered CNC workholding system designed to hold material rock-solid from the edge while staying almost completely out of the cutting envelope.
Unlike bulky top-down clamps that steal cutting area and force compromised toolpaths, EdgeHugger™ clamps sit just 0.22″ above the material and intrude only 0.23″ from the edge. That means cleaner toolpaths, fewer collisions, and significantly more usable spoilboard.
Purpose-built for CNC routers using T-track systems, the EdgeHugger™ Clamp Kit is engineered to perform under real cutting forces, not bench tests. Every component is 100% USA made, using premium materials designed for repeatability, safety, and long-term reliability.
Only 0.22″ above the workpiece, dramatically reducing the risk of bit or spindle collisions and allowing safer, more aggressive toolpaths.
Clamps extend just 0.23″ into the material, preserving valuable cutting area near edges and maximizing usable spoilboard space.
The EdgeHugger™ clamping system accommodates material thicknesses from 3/16″ (5 mm) up to 1-1/2″ (38 mm) using the included stainless steel M6 flat-head screw set—covering thin sheet goods through thick stock without changing clamp hardware.
Rated at 1000 PSI working load with a 4× safety factor (tested to 4000 PSI), delivering rock-solid holding power under real CNC cutting forces.
Injection-molded from engineering-grade, fiber-reinforced thermoplastic designed to evenly distribute stress under vibration and dynamic machining loads.
Includes universal brass T-nuts compatible with T-track systems that accept 1/4″ or 5/16″ hardware, fitting the vast majority of CNC tables.
Each kit includes everything needed for flexible, low-profile CNC workholding:
4× EdgeHugger™ clamps
4× universal brass T-nuts
36× stainless steel flat-head screws (M6×1)
(4 of each length)
20 mm
25 mm
30 mm
35 mm
40 mm
45 mm
50 mm
55 mm
60 mm
4 mm hex driver
All screws are stainless steel M6×1 flat-head to maintain a true low-profile setup across a wide range of material thicknesses.
Clamp width: 1.00″
Clamp depth: 0.72″
Clamp thickness: 0.45″
Clamping surface: 1.00″ wide × 0.23″ deep
Height above material: 0.22″
Edge intrusion: 0.23″
Clamping force: 1000 PSI working load (4000 PSI tested)
Clamp material: Fiber-reinforced engineering thermoplastic
Manufacturing process: Injection molded
Hardware: Stainless steel M6×1 flat-head
T-track compatibility: 1/4″ and 5/16″ systems
Manufacturing origin: USA made
The EdgeHugger™ Clamp Kit is ideal for:
CNC router owners who want maximum usable cutting area
Shops tired of bit crashes into tall clamps
Full-sheet and near-edge CNC machining
Users who value repeatability, safety, and clean setups
If you regularly machine close to the edge of your material, this clamp system fundamentally changes how you fixture jobs.
Yes. The included universal brass T-nuts are compatible with T-track systems that accept 1/4″ or 5/16″ hardware, which covers the vast majority of CNC tables.
**NOTE: The t-nuts in the current kit do not fit Next Wave track beds. These are currently in development.
Absolutely. EdgeHugger™ clamps are rated for a 1000 PSI working load and tested with a 4× safety factor, meaning they can withstand up to 4000 PSI.
EdgeHugger™ clamps are made from fiber-reinforced engineering thermoplastic chosen for its ability to distribute stress evenly, resist deformation, and avoid point-loading. This is structural, load-rated material—not generic plastic.
Very close. The clamp intrudes just 0.23″ from the material edge, making it ideal for profiling, pocketing, and contour cuts that are risky with traditional clamps.
Yes. Every component in the EdgeHugger™ Clamp Kit is manufactured in the United States.
Yes. Replacement clamps will be available separately.
| Feature | EdgeHugger™ | Traditional CNC Clamps |
|---|---|---|
| Height Above Material | 0.22″ | 0.75″–1.5″+ |
| Edge Intrusion | 0.23″ | 0.75″+ |
| Toolpath Clearance | Excellent | Limited |
| Usable Cutting Area | Maximized | Reduced |
| Clamping Force | Rated & tested | Often unspecified |
| Stress Distribution | Even | Point-loaded |
| Bit Crash Risk | Extremely low | Moderate–high |
| CNC-Specific Design | Yes | Often general-purpose |
An edge clamp is a CNC workholding device that secures material from the side rather than the top, allowing cutting closer to the material edge while reducing tool collisions.
Yes. EdgeHugger™ clamps are designed specifically for CNC routing forces and vibration and are rated at 1000 PSI with a 4× safety factor.
EdgeHugger™ clamps use fiber-reinforced engineering thermoplastic to distribute load evenly, reducing point stress while maintaining high clamping force.
Yes. The included universal brass T-nuts are compatible with aluminum T-track systems commonly installed in MDF spoilboards.
Yes. Their ultra-low profile and minimal edge intrusion make them ideal for full-sheet and near-edge CNC operations.
The kit includes stainless steel M6×1 flat-head screws ranging from 20 mm to 60 mm in length.
Yes. All components in the EdgeHugger™ Clamp Kit are manufactured in the United States.
EdgeHugger™ clamps are compatible with most CNC machine T track systems. The EdgeHugger™ clamps are not compatible with Next WaveShark CNC Machines at this time.
TQ-EH-KIT
Item SKU: TQ-EH-KIT
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