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Here are a few tool and part holding considerations for getting the most out of a mill-turn machine.

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

BIG DAISHOWA Angle heads allow you to flip the tool instead of the part, eliminating both unnecessary setup time and repositioning errors for a more cost-effective solution for workpieces.

No part or fixture is too small or too big for UNILOCK. The only limit is your imagination.

Charlie Mitchell, machinist for Andretti Autosport, spent up to eight hours setting up his five-axis machine with 10 tools to run 30 to 40 different processes on a part. Using UNILOCK pallets, set-ups times are 70 to 80 percent shorter.

This modular UNILOCK Stabilizer System provides lateral support for tall parts during machining, welding or assembly processes and allows for the transfer of loads down to the table or base.

To maintain a highly repeatable loading system, use air to clean the clamping knobs.

By exhibiting three different scenarios — machining, welding and assembly — project manager, John Zaya, shares knowledge on the importance of stability in a recent Fabricating & Metalworking article.

When clamping for five-axis machining, access to the part is an issue many metalworking shops face.

Small efficiency advantages multiplied over many cycles can have dramatic impacts on the bottom line, so it’s important to seek creative approaches.