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October 30, 2026
The norelem firm is expanding its range with compact fitted sockets for USB and RJ45 connections to more easily integrate common data interfaces into housings, switchboxes, control panels and other applications. Different connection variants and designs offer flexibility for different installation situations.
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October 30, 2026
Austin Heisick, Global Workholding Product Manager at MATE Precision Technologies, introduces pneumatic vises and new workholding products at IMTS 2026, including a three-jaw chuck, a 52/96 combination base and wider vise jaws.
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October 29, 2026
Find yourself in a machine shop, and you’ll find a familiar scene. Ahighly capable CNC machine, eagerly waiting for its next part. An idle CNC is money flying out your shop door.
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October 29, 2026
At IMTS 2026, Star Cutter’s Jeremy Hubbard discusses the compact FLX tool grinder and its automation options, while demonstrating key machine-control features.
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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
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
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
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 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
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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