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Workholding Fixtures Save Over 4,500 Hours of Labor Annually | Modern Machine Shop

With many machine shops anticipating long-term growth in demand from the semiconductor industry, it is worth the time to heed the advice of manufacturers who have already been servicing this end-market for years.

Decade-long, multiphase automation investments lower operating costs and maintain technology lead in an increasingly competitive global market.

Cumberland Additive’s CNC programmer in Pennsylvania spends most of his time writing programs for machine tools in Texas.

Pairing a shoulder mill with a five-axis machine has cut costs and cycle times for one of TTI Machine’s parts, enabling it to support a niche racing community.

At the seminar, representatives from multiple companies discussed strategies for making orthopedic devices accurately and efficiently.

With many machine shops anticipating long-term growth in demand from the semiconductor industry, it is worth the time to heed the advice of manufacturers who have already been servicing this end-market for years.

Decade-long, multiphase automation investments lower operating costs and maintain technology lead in an increasingly competitive global market.

Alpha Precision Group (APG) has developed an innovative workholding design for faster spindle speeds through sinter-based additive manufacturing.

Pairing a shoulder mill with a five-axis machine has cut costs and cycle times for one of TTI Machine’s parts, enabling it to support a niche racing community.

A study in repeatable and flexible workholding by one OEM for another. 

At the seminar, representatives from multiple companies discussed strategies for making orthopedic devices accurately and efficiently.

EPTAM Precision Plastics has achieved multiple years of 15% YoY growth by effectively applying Datanomix’s benchmarking and machine monitoring features.

Practical work has served Bridgerland Technical College both in preparing its current students for manufacturing jobs and in appealing to new generations of potential machinists.

Shops need to look at their people, processes and technology to get the most of out their automation systems.

Controlling variability in a closed-loop manufacturing process requires inspection data collected before, during and immediately after machining — and a means to act on that data in real time. Here’s one system that accomplishes this. 

Wolfram Manufacturing showcased its new facility, which houses its machine shop along with space for its work as a provider of its own machine monitoring software and as an integrator for Caron Engineering.

Structured light scanning is used to create a digital twin of a manufactured part, but we must understand the measurement reproducibility to best use the data.

At the seminar, representatives from multiple companies discussed strategies for making orthopedic devices accurately and efficiently.

Verisurf will offer complete metrology solutions that combine its model-based inspection and measurement software, training and live technical support with Hexagon CMMs.

Understanding the differences between measurement methods means their discrepancies can be explained and used as an advantage to produce better correlation.

Zeiss Quality Innovation Days brings together quality and metrology experts from all over the world to take part in industry-specific sessions.

Understanding all the things that contribute to a machine’s full potential accuracy will inform what to prioritize when fine-tuning the machine.

DMG MORI’s Chicago Innovation Days event featured technologies designed to address the difficulties manufacturers face today.

With the help of a 3D vision system and robotic arms from FANUC, MetalQuest was able to automate a physically challenging bin-picking task.

Christopher Clark will provide sales, service and support for the full range of Stäubli customers in North America.

Decade-long, multiphase automation investments lower operating costs and maintain technology lead in an increasingly competitive global market.

Robotic applications are expanding thanks to rubber and silicone-based systems that can handle fragile materials or parts in varying sizes and shapes.

Shops need to look at their people, processes and technology to get the most of out their automation systems.

Across a range of technical presentations aimed at small and mid-sized job shops, the first-ever Automated Shop Conference (TASC) offered insights into several automated technologies, implementation strategies, shopfloor training tips, and even the untapped power of automated coolant delivery.

Automation is no longer a luxury in manufacturing today – it’s a necessity. The Automated Shop Conference (TASC) will connect job shops with experts who offer advice and considerations for this process.

The Automated Shop Conference (TASC) will give shops of all sizes and production volumes key insights and practical guidance on how to implement automation.

Looking to automate your shop floor? The Automated Shop Conference (TASC) will connect shops with experts who can advise them through this transition. 

Attend TASC, The Automated Shop Conference, in Novi, Mich on Oct. 11, 2023 for a comprehensive look into how to use automation to transform your machine shop.

Staying adaptable and leading through change for 95 years and counting, Modern Machine Shop celebrates its 95th Anniversary since its first publication in 1928.

The advance toward increasingly automated machining can be seen in the ways tooling, workholding, gaging and integration all support unattended production. This is the area of innovation I found most compelling at the recent International Manufacturing Technology Show.

The renewal of collaborations, partnerships and networking opportunities created a new level of excitement at IMTS 2022 for 86,307 registrants.

Manufacturing has a multi-talented bunch of people, but who knew so many were adept in the facial hair industry? Check out the best of the beards at IMTS!

This year’s show celebrates 10 years of co-location between IMTS and Hannover Messe.

Brent Donaldson of Modern Machine Shop sits down with Supertec's Don Staggenborg to discuss what the IMTS veterans brought to this year's show.

Meet NASA mission system engineer Mike Menzel and learn more about the James Webb Space Telescope at Mitsui Seiki USA’s booth (338700) in the South Hall from 11:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. on Thursday, September 15.

When revising part designs, investigate the 3D CAD, the 2D drawing and the part’s functional requirements to determine which details should be tightened up.

Machine tool industry stalwart and friend Barry Rogers will be remembered for his passion, kindness and community spirit. A reflection on Barry’s remarkable career and the impact he had on countless individuals.

Modern electronic height gages are computer-based, touchscreen-operated systems that enable automated measuring routines, error correction and multiple probe offsets, much like a CMM.

These oddities in the way a CNC naturally behaves can help explain some rather unusual situations that may occur during machining.

As part of its commitment to replace its aging submarine fleet, the U.S. Navy is investing heavily in building America’s manufacturing base, including free education and assisting suppliers in modernizing their facilities.

The choice between buying a new machine or refurbishing the current one will become clear after a thorough assessment of the machine.

In the latest episode of our View From My Shop series, MMS Editor-in-Chief Brent Donaldson visited the JN Shapiro Watches headquarters and production facility where Founder Joshua Shapiro—a history teacher turned watchmaker—realized his dream of "making a watch from scratch and everything in it."

Legacy Precision Molds takes us on a tour of their moldbuilding facility. They've recently implemented two automated 5-axis cells for metal and graphite machining that run lights out during nights and weekends.

Take a look inside James Engineering, a high-end CNC Deburring OEM that became a job shop when they decided to produce their own parts in-house.

Tool-holder-spindle-machine combinations each have a unique dynamic response in the same way that each person has a unique fingerprint, which can be revealed using modal testing.

Explore Tech-Max, a CNC machine shop that specializes in precision machining large and complex parts ranging from 10 in. to over 10 ft.

Jrlon, Inc. is recognized as a dependable source and leading supplier of plastic and specialty metal products. They are one of the premier PTFE processors in the United States. Jrlon's expertise also covers a wide range of other performance plastic materials and alloy steels for custom molding, machining, gear manufacturing, technical industrial coatings, welding, and sheet metal fabrication. Driven by innovative designers and engineers, Jrlon manufactures unique products vital to a wide variety of industries.

In this episode of Made in the USA, several executives and senior staff at Hardinge give their first-person account of how they formulated the plan to shift the manufacturing of its milling and turning product lines from its Taiwan plant to its plant in Elmira, New York, the major challenges they encountered and the rewards that made it worth the effort.

The L.S. Starrett Co. has been manufacturing precision measurement tools in Athol, Massachusetts, since 1880. Attention to U.S. manufacturing often focuses on reshoring manufacturing from other countries, but Starrett never left. The facility in Athol employs hundreds and produces thousands of tools that remain vital for measurement in machining and other fields.

The latest episode “Made in the USA” podcast explores a company that uses collaborative robots, one of the key tools helping US machine shops and other manufacturers compete with lower cost countries by automating production.

When Puneet and Neelam Neotia moved from India to the United States several years ago, they brought with them a family background in manufacturing and CNC machining. Now the couple is working to get their startup machine shop off the ground, sourcing new customers and getting the word out about their shop in Clarksville, Indiana. The couple — proud to publicize their "Made in the USA" parts — is leveraging family connections and manufacturing capabilities back in India, but not in the way that some people assume. 

Entrepreneur Scott Colosimo found early success in China producing parts for his Cleveland-based motorcycle company in the mid-2000s. This is the story of how IP theft issues overwhelmed the business, prompting Colosimo and his team to start over from scratch — and move production back to the United States.

So far, Made in the USA has looked into system-wide effects of broken supply chains, automation, skilled workforce issues and our perception of manufacturing jobs — examining each topic through a prism of individual experiences. For this final episode for Season 1, let’s look at one more system-wide question and bring it back to personal perspectives: Is there today a new dawn, a new moment for American manufacturing?

The Top Shops 2024 survey for the metalworking market is now live, alongside a new homepage collecting the stories of past Honorees.

To combat the skilled labor shortage, this Top Shops honoree turned to partnerships and unique benefits to attract talented workers.

Doubling sales requires more than just robots. Pro Products’ staff works in tandem with robots, performing inspection and other value-added activities.

From cobots to machine monitoring, this Top Shop honoree shows that machining technology is about more than the machine tool.

Deciding to narrow down its jobs and customers was a turning point for 2023 Top Shops Business Strategies honoree Manda Machine that has led to improvements in the front office and on the shop floor. 

Thousands of people visit our Supplier Guide every day to source equipment and materials. Get in front of them with a free company profile.

In the latest episode of our View From My Shop series, MMS Editor-in-Chief Brent Donaldson visited the JN Shapiro Watches headquarters and production facility where Founder Joshua Shapiro—a history teacher turned watchmaker—realized his dream of "making a watch from scratch and everything in it."

Legacy Precision Molds takes us on a tour of their moldbuilding facility. They've recently implemented two automated 5-axis cells for metal and graphite machining that run lights out during nights and weekends.

Take a look inside James Engineering, a high-end CNC Deburring OEM that became a job shop when they decided to produce their own parts in-house.

Tool-holder-spindle-machine combinations each have a unique dynamic response in the same way that each person has a unique fingerprint, which can be revealed using modal testing.

Explore Tech-Max, a CNC machine shop that specializes in precision machining large and complex parts ranging from 10 in. to over 10 ft.

Jrlon, Inc. is recognized as a dependable source and leading supplier of plastic and specialty metal products. They are one of the premier PTFE processors in the United States. Jrlon's expertise also covers a wide range of other performance plastic materials and alloy steels for custom molding, machining, gear manufacturing, technical industrial coatings, welding, and sheet metal fabrication. Driven by innovative designers and engineers, Jrlon manufactures unique products vital to a wide variety of industries.

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IMTS 2024: ANCA celebrates 50 years through the introduction of the MicroX Ultra grinding machine and AIMS Connect software, with live demonstrations.

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IMTS 2024: Mitutoyo America Corp. announces an addition to its linear height gage product line, providing simpler, more repeatable accuracy in measurement. 

Hexagon delivers the SmartScan VR800 structured light scanner, providing the flexibility for 3D part inspection via a software-adjustable variable resolution functionality.

Sunnen Products Company receives the President’s “E Star” Award for the furthering of U.S. exports.

One of the hardest steps for most shops moving toward a zero-point system is: where do I begin? I have my machine and I have my application, but how can I effectively add a zero-point system to my machine and speed up my setups? In this webinar, Lang Technovation will discuss how to best approach adding a zero-point system and will share some ideas on how to plan for your best investment. Agenda: What is a zero-point system? Key questions to ask when evaluating best applications How to implement once you have made the decision

Join Hexagon to learn how you can transcend traditional CAM systems to revolutionize your discrete part programming. Hexagon's comprehensive approach integrates design, manufacturing and inspection processes to streamline production workflows and achieve operational excellence. Discover how its advanced suite of CAD/CAM, process optimization and automation technologies empowers manufacturers — from medical to aerospace — to seamlessly transition from prototyping to full-scale production. This session is designed for professionals seeking to enhance precision, efficiency and quality in CNC machining operations, providing valuable insights into the latest advancements in manufacturing technology. Agenda: Optimizing part preparation for error-free manufacturing Simplifying complex part machining through advanced CNC programming Enhancing safety and efficiency with collision avoidance and process verification Leveraging shop-floor production intelligence with automated machine monitoring Driving manufacturing success through effective automation and collaboration

First article inspection (FAI) creation is an essential element of quality control programs but can consume a significant amount of time. In this webinar, Rebecca Keller will discuss a tool that consolidates all requirements into an accountability checklist, keeping drawing and inspection sheets in sync. Automatically capture sheet and zone and identify bill of materials (BOM) and specifications for a complete and accurate report. This software exports a professional ballooned print as a PDF and can output to your customized Excel spreadsheet. In this session, Discus Software will go over how to reduce quality escapes that occur from overlooking requirements. Failing results are flagged in real time and any missing FAIR AS9102 data is also flagged for compliance to the standard. Easily renumber balloon sequencing and change between imperial and metric unites as required by your customers. Learn how to seamlessly import your coordinate-measuring machine (CMM) data to validate each result and easily flag non-conformances. Use any CMM in your shop to create result data and automatically populate the designed tooling. The tool to discuss will assist you in keeping up with the growing prevalence of 3D modeling in manufacturing. Using the product manufacturing information (PMI) of the model, this software extracts the geometry and notes from the model to create views with ballooned data and exports to the inspection sheet. Agenda: Error-proof each FAI for accuracy and customer approval Eliminate the need for manual data entry Use your CMM output to populate FAI actuals Address your customer's requirement for model-based definition (MBD)

In a rapidly-evolving manufacturing landscape, the integration of additive manufacturing (AM) technologies into CNC machining operations is not just an innovation but a necessity for staying competitive. Phillips Corporation invites you to this insightful webinar that sheds light on the transformative impact of 3D printing in CNC shops. Join the presenters as they delve into real-world applications, financial insights and the future of manufacturing. Join Phillips for this engaging webinar on how 3D printing can revolutionize your CNC operations from enhancing design flexibility and operational efficiency to securing significant financial advantages. Whether you’re just starting to explore the potential of additive manufacturing or looking to optimize its integration, this session will provide valuable insights and practical advice for leveraging AM technology to its fullest potential. Agenda: Learn how AM streamlines production processes. drastically reducing lead times and the need for extensive inventory while optimizing labor costs Explore the design flexibility that AM offers, allowing for complex geometries and customization options not feasible with traditional CNC machining Review the compelling financial rationale for integrating AM now, detailing cost savings, efficiency improvements and the competitive edge it provides

See how combining metrology and microscopy technologies can increase efficiency and reduce costs. The growing demand for miniaturization and high-density interconnects make it increasingly difficult to identify defects, meaning a need for inspection technology that can do traditional metrology applications and optical inspection tasks in microscopy. Printed circuit boards (PCB) and printed circuit assemblies (PCA) need advanced metrology and inspection systems to build high reliability devices that are important for new energy vehicles (NEV), aerospace, spacecraft and medical device creation. Both metrology and microscopy technologies combine to fulfill high-end geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) tasks along with image analysis techniques required for new product development and failure analysis inspection. This trend helps manufacturers increase efficiency while saving on service costs and space. Agenda:  Understand how trends in electronics and medical manufacturing affect quality assurance Learn how microscopy inspection and metrology work together to support electronics manufacturing Application experts offer inspection tips and example workflows Understand savings made on service costs and space

Learn about the benefits of using fully integrated CAD and CAM software and the automation tools available. Agenda:  Learn how to start using the CAM software included with SolidWorks See how a fully integrated CAD/CAM system saves significant amounts of programming time Watch presentations of the automation tools available Gather information on the levels of fully integrated CAD/CAM to fit your machining needs Gain an understanding of how other machine shops have benefitted by using a fully integrated system

RAPID + TCT is returning to the west coast after a decade away! For more than 30 years, RAPID + TCT has defined the crucial role of additive manufacturing and empowered the establishment of an industry that continues to conceive, test, improve and manufacture new products at a faster, more cost-efficient pace. SME and Rapid News Publications have teamed up to produce the annual RAPID + TCT event, which takes place June 25-27 in Los Angeles, California. The event is for those who provide technology and for those who need to understand, explore and adopt 3D printing, additive manufacturing, 3D scanning, CAD/CAE, metrology and inspection technologies.

Laser powder bed fusion is the most widely used additive manufacturing method for metal part production, and electron beam melting is a closely related technology. For metalworking facilities contemplating a move into metal AM using technologies such as these, here is a road map for success. Speakers will cover materials, safety, part design, production workflow and differences between laser and electron beam metal powder bed fusion systems.

FABTECH 2024 will be held October 15-17, 2024, in Orlando, Florida, at the Orange County Convention Center. FABTECH provides a convenient ‘one-stop shop’ venue where you can meet with world-class suppliers, discover innovative solutions, and find the tools to improve productivity and increase profits. There is no better opportunity to network, share knowledge and explore the latest technology, all here in one place. Future U.S. Show Dates and Locations 2025 – September 8-11 at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL 2026 – October 21-23 at Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV 2027 – September 13-16 at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL

Formnext Chicago is an industrial additive manufacturing expo taking place April 8-10, 2025 at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois. Formnext Chicago is the second in a series of Formnext events in the U.S. being produced by Mesago Messe Frankfurt, AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology, and Gardner Business Media (our publisher).

When revising part designs, investigate the 3D CAD, the 2D drawing and the part’s functional requirements to determine which details should be tightened up.

The choice between buying a new machine or refurbishing the current one will become clear after a thorough assessment of the machine.

Understanding all the things that contribute to a machine’s full potential accuracy will inform what to prioritize when fine-tuning the machine.

While there are many changes to adopt when moving to five-axis, they all compliment the overall goal of better parts through less operations.

Consider what types of implementation your shop prefers when deciding between workpiece-handling and pallet-handling automation solutions.

When getting a grip on stainless steel, make sure you are very specific in how you talk about it and understand the pertinent information you need.

All World Machinery Supply designs each fixture to minimize the number of operations, resulting in reduced handling and idle spindle time.  

In February 2023, New Dimensions Precision Machining was in search of a solution to help streamline manufacturing of hydraulic control valves. The company was producing thousands of high-volume valves annually and planned to integrate a FANUC robot for loading and unloading the cast-iron valves. The team of engineers at All World Machinery Supply that works with the Arrow workholding fixture product line developed a custom solution that was just what the customer needed.

When All World was approached, New Dimensions had already contracted CNC Solutions, located in Johnson Creek, Wisconsin, for a customized robotic solution.

New Dimensions services customers in the hydraulics industry and began adding fully robotically loaded equipment in 2022 in response to labor shortages and labor cost struggles. The goal was to maintain continuous operation of the cell, running 24/7 with minimal human involvement, limited to inspection and material handling tasks, said New Dimensions Precision Machining director of business development Martin Halwix.

The company sought a hydraulic solution to maintain consistency and repeatability. Typically, Arrow workholding fixtures connect to All World’s ClampMax hydraulic power systems. Equipped with highly efficient Daikin pumps with inverter control, the power units ensure optimal performance, according to All World project manager Scott Tilton.

All World engineers designed an Arrow workholding fixture to integrate with a FANUC robot which loads and unloads the machining fixture. Source: All World Machinery Supply

New Dimensions’ cells, combining robotics and hydraulics solutions, are considered a model application for growing automation needs, said Aaron Zuehlke, the company’s CNC Solutions applications engineering manager.

The company’s FANUC robotics system 10DER TS-X consists of an 80% pre-programmed standalone solution with 20% customizability, which caters to manufacturers like New Dimensions who machine similar-sized parts with minimal tooling changes and multiple part numbers. Operators can easily switch to a different part number in minutes by simply changing the part cutout insert found on its shelves and adjusting the grippers.

The Arrow workholding fixture is part of a robotic cell combining robotics and hydraulic solutions. The mostly automated process dramatically reduces labor costs. Source: All World Machinery Supply

After machining operations are completed, the robot moves the parts to an engraver for product information stamping then returns them back to their original nest. When full, an operator pulls finished parts out of the nest and reloads with raw material.

To keep the mostly automated process running smoothly, a workholding solution must securely hold and accurately position the part during machining. The fixture must allow for easy insertion of the part without getting stuck, while also ensuring it remains in place when the fixture rotates.

Unlike humans, robots are programmed to move to repeatable positions, but they lack the dexterity needed to maneuver the part. While traditional fixtures rely on human operators for proper seating, centering or pushing of the part, the New Dimensions' project required a workholding fixture capable of moving the part to different datums via in-process clamp control.

All World engineers rose to the challenge and began designing a versatile workholding fixture to securely hold hydraulic pump blocks for New Dimensions’ Makino A51NX 4-axis horizontal machining center shortly after receiving the order in late 2023. The design enables the machining of four parts in each of two different operations.

The Arrow workholding fixture securely holds hydraulic pump blocks on the Makino A51NX 4-axis horizontal machining center. It allows machining of four parts in two operations, using fixture clearance windows for high-volume efficiency. Source: All World Machinery Supply

“Enabling machining through fixture clearance windows is a high-volume and high-efficiency solution. It reduces product handling, leading to improved tolerance control and dimensional accuracy,” Tilton said.

During the first step, operation (op) 10, the part is machined on the front face and also through a window on the opposite side.

During op 20, the part is located by features previously machined in op 10. Additional faces are then milled at the 90° and 270° B-axis positions.

At the end of the cycle, a robot removes complete parts, shifts op 10 parts to the op 20 stations on top, and loads four raw blanks into the op 10 spaces.

The robot is responsible for rotating the fixture and turning it in 90-degree increments at the load station.

During the review process, engineers had to consider tool reach, fixture weight, robot access and other space requirements.

“It was a challenge to work with the competing constraints to get four parts up and keep everything within the weight limit and travel limits of the machine,” All World engineering manager Steve Hagedorn said.

Engineers designed the unit with all internal hydraulic passages and no external tubing, resulting in a clean appearance with ample tool holder clearance and no chip accumulation. Additionally, the fixture comprises live hydraulics and incorporates air gap part seat detection for accurate part loading.

As part of the op 20 process, the workholding fixture checks the air gap within the appropriate tolerance range to ensure proper seating without any debris or incorrect placement. If the fixture detects any discrepancies, it promptly flags them for correction.

Halwix commended All World engineers for suggesting air seat detection, which wasn’t initially included in the automation package. By communicating with CNC Solutions from the start, engineers incorporated the feature early on, preventing additional costs at the project’s end.

Having such close collaboration between CNC Solutions and the All World Machinery Supply team, Halwix said, helped prevent the pitfalls of earlier automation projects New Dimensions experienced when fixturing and robotic suppliers were working separately until integration.

“There are bugs to work through and redesign, rework and delays. Every robotics integrator has a little bit different type of hydraulic pump and sequencing capability, and every fixture designer has different things in mind,” Halwix said. “Having the fixturing and robotics all planned together from the start made this particular project go a lot smoother.”

A total of four customized fixtures were shipped after a series of reviews with CNC Solutions and New Dimensions. Get a closer look at the custom-built Arrow workholding fixture in this video.

The major benefit of automation, Halwix said, is 24/7 operation and being able to staff difficult to fill shifts.

At the start of the shift, one person can dedicate an hour to prepping the robot, then transition to loading other machines. This approach replaces spending the entire 10-hour shift on one machine. With automation, instead of four machines requiring 100 hours of labor per week with 10-hour shifts, they now only require two hours of labor.

“In a given week, we are saving almost 90 hours of labor,” Halwix said.

Following the success with automation at the Union, Illinois, facility, New Dimensions is looking into automation for their facilities in Schaumburg, Illinois, and Greenwood, Arkansas.

With a history of 60 years refining workholding solutions and with over 100 years of combined experience in fixture design, the team that handles Arrow workholding fixtures at All World prides itself on engineering reliable, durable fixtures with precision.

“Your fixture will hold parts securely and clamp them repeatedly, in the same place each and every time,” Hagedorn said.

Arrow’s hydraulic, mechanical and pneumatic fixtures are engineered to last 10-20 years. Hagedorn said the 32-employee team prioritizes producing the best fixtures possible for its customers, not taking shortcuts to increase profits.

“We do not skimp on quality materials or construction methods and buy the absolute best components. Workpiece contact surfaces are hardened tool steel or carbide, and other steel components are black oxide coated for long life and corrosion resistance,” Hagedorn said.

The team purposely designs each fixture to minimize the number of operations, resulting in reduced handling and idle spindle time. This contributes to faster parts production. Additionally, there is careful consideration given to maintainability. Fixtures incorporate easily accessible fasteners and the use of off-the-shelf items whenever feasible.

“We are proud of designing fixtures that are simple for the operator to use correctly and free of sharp edges and pinch points,” Hagedorn said. “Our customers recognize that Arrow workholding fixtures offer them reliability and maintainability and make an excellent investment.”

Workholding Fixtures Save Over 4,500 Hours of Labor Annually | Modern Machine Shop

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