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October 29, 2026
On today's episode of The Daily Grind, Rob Layng is joined by Erik Vermeulen of Kurt Workholding for a conversation about workholding and practical manufacturing insight. The Daily Grind is produced by Cutting Tool Engineering. Fresh Roasted Coffee: Use code DAILYGRIND10 for 10% off.
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October 29, 2026
Sponsored Ready to optimize your cutting speeds & productivity? Feedback on implementing ISCAR’s MAXOUT Strategy using ISCAR’s QUICK2CUT product is here. See how these tools are changing the factory floor.
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October 29, 2026
Smartforce Student Summit's Cat Ross introduces Camp CHAMP, a hands-on advanced manufacturing experience where students see how a part gets made from start to finish. At the College of DuPage host site, 24 students rotate through six stations, explore manufacturing career pathways, and leave with one finished part.
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October 29, 2026
On today's episode we wrap up our series on Workholding, and we are joined by Michael Ricketts and Tom Dang of Lyndex Nikken! Today we will be showcasing Lyndex Nikken's offerings and what they can do for YOU! We did it!!! We secured a coffee deal!!
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October 29, 2026
On today's episode we continue our series on Workholding, and we are joined by Austin Heisick of Mate Workholding! Today we will be showcasing Mate's offerings and what they can do for YOU! We did it!!! We secured a coffee deal!! "The Daily Grind" now has its own official coffee!!!!
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October 29, 2026
On today's episode we continue our series on Workholding, and we are joined by Thomas Stimac of DeStaCo Clamps! Today we will be showcasing DeStaCo's offerings and what they can do for YOU! We did it!!! We secured a coffee deal!! "The Daily Grind" now has its own official coffee!!!!
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October 29, 2026
On today's episode of The Daily Grind, Rob Layng talks with Michael Ricketts, Product Manager - Automation at Lyndex-Nikken, about zero-point workholding, faster changeovers, repeatability, custom solutions, machine tending, and the return on investment behind keeping spindles running. The conversation covers the ZeroClamp system, how repeatable fixture positioning can reduce setup time, where automation fits, and what shops should consider before investing.
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October 29, 2026
On this episode of The Daily Grind, Rob Layng is joined by Ryan Lake, Sales Manager at CemeCon Inc., for a practical conversation about PVD tool coatings, HiPIMS, diamond coatings, edge preparation, surface finish, tool life and coating-system technology. CemeCon: The Daily Grind is produced by Cutting Tool Engineering.
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October 29, 2026
On Episode 35 of The Daily Grind, host Rob Layng talks with Mark Johnson, president of Tapmatic, about the family-owned company's roots, tapping innovation since 1952, and practical ways manufacturers can improve threading operations. Mark explains self-reversing tapping heads, SynchroFlex holders for synchronized and rigid tapping cycles, ER collet systems, customer-specific tooling, CNC deburring, dot-peen marking, serviceability, and Tapmatic's approach to technical support.
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October 29, 2026
Rob Layng talks with Preben Hansen of Platinum Tooling about toolholding, live tools, angle heads and speed increasers, plus custom solutions that help shops get more capability from their machines. The conversation also covers knurling, roll marking, diamond burnishing and applications support.
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October 27, 2026
Three IMTS 2026 demonstrations with EMUGE-FRANKEN: the Freedom Tower project at Matsuura, micro tooling at Okuma, and blisk machining at HELLER. The combined story follows the parts, tooling and partnerships behind each demonstration. The Freedom Tower segment discusses a tribute to those lost on September 11. The Okuma and HELLER sections show additional tooling and machining applications.
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October 26, 2026
IMTS 2026 coverage Jim Boehm of Beckett Packaging demonstrates center-locking tubes and twist-lock telescopic packaging, and discusses the expanded Multi Boxes range and SBC clear material for blow-molded tubes. He also explains how to request product samples.
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