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How to Maximize Vise Performance with Stationary Workholding
Objective: To provide machinists and operators with clear, practical guidance for selecting, using, and maintaining stationary vises to ensure consistent part quality, shorter setup times, and extended equipment life. 1. Match the Setup to the Job Requirements Low-Volume or Prototype…
A Little Better: Fox Valley Tool & Die
In northeast Wisconsin, just south of Green Bay, lies the town of Kaukauna. With a population of 17,000, it’s home to riverside views, an abundance of nature trails, and a tool & die/job shop that’s been going strong for six…
The Custom Workholding System Helping Lexair Valve It Up
Here’s a question. What happens if you have 300 different valve models for mission-critical naval applications, with sizes ranging from 2.5” to 16” in diameter, all made from difficult-to-machine materials, with production runs as low as five pieces to as…
SMW Autoblok Corporation Appoints Brandon Mathis As National Sales Manager
The industry veteran brings technical expertise and deep relationships to his role with the workholding leader. Wheeling, Illinois – February 19, 2026 – SMW Autoblok Corp. has appointed Brandon Mathis as National Sales Manager, strengthening its sales leadership as…
How to Choose the Right Gripper for Your Application
Gripper Technology Overview: A Technical Guide In manufacturing and automation, selecting the correct gripper is critical for process reliability, part accuracy, and overall system productivity. The gripper is often the first and last point of contact with the workpiece, making…