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When it comes to securely and accurately situating material on a machine table, there’s often more than one way to get the job done. With that in mind, consider these fundamental factors before purchasing new workholding.

Discover what tool presetters are, why they matter, when to use them and how to choose the best one for your shop.

Machining vibration disrupts efficiency, reduces tool life and damages part finishes. Solving it isn’t easy as causes are varied and interconnected. Discover strategies to tackle vibration for better results.

Cutting corners on tool holder quality can have major downstream consequences. Learn why and how to prevent issues in your facility.

Tooling suppliers are just as high stakes as machine tool suppliers. Learn how to choose the best one for you.

Shops are leaving more than 30 percent of potential cutting tool life on the table by using poor-quality tool holders. With carbide costs rising, few shops can afford the waste. Learn how better tool holding improves tool life and reduces costs.

There’s more than one way to skin a CAT…or should we say HSK in this case.

While most can’t invest in transformative capital equipment without months of planning and of course extensive cost, workholding is a different story.

Learn how we’ve adapted our tool holders to meet the coolant demands of modern-day machining.

Good measurements make setups faster, reduce recuts and identify potential spindle or holder issues before they become bigger problems. Let’s look at a few of the key areas to measure and the handy solutions available.  

For many shops setup may be the silent time killer. Shaving just 15 minutes off each setup can add up to tens of thousands of dollars in savings. But where to start?

We talk a lot about some of the products we offer that handle tooling while they aren’t on the spindle—and for good reason.

To achieve efficient tool life, proper finish and productivity in high-speed work, tool holders need to be as rigid, compact and short as possible to keep the whole assembly stable. Here's what you need to know when choosing a high-speed tool holder. 

When high accuracy, long tool life or high-speed capabilities are important, collet chucks are often the holder of choice.

Do you want to make setup time more productive and reduce cost? Read on to learn tips on getting accurate setups done faster.