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The Daily Grind – Episode 30: “DeStaCo Clamps Down On Success!”
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!!!!
The Daily Grind – Episode 31: “Mate Workholding is Your Workholding Mate!”
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!!!!
The Daily Grind – Episode 35: Tapmatic Joins the Show
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.
The Daily Grind – Episode 33: “CemeCon Talks Coatings!”
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.
The Daily Grind – Episode 34: “Zero-Point Workholding with Lyndex-Nikken”
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.
The Daily Grind — Going Platinum with Preben Hansen
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.
EMUGE-FRANKEN at IMTS 2026: Matsuura, Okuma & HELLER
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.
Tool packaging and tube demonstrations | Beckett Packaging at IMTS 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.
Custom solutions for machining center tooling
Platinum Tooling now offers custom machining center tooling solutions, designed around the unique requirements of each application. From modifications to existing tooling to completely new designs, Platinum Tooling says its team combines precision, expertise and application-focused engineering to solve challenging tooling needs.
Angle heads and REV broaching | Platinum Tooling at IMTS 2026
IMTS 2026 coverage Platinum Tooling is a CTE advertiser. Preben Hansen explains standard and custom angle heads for machining-center access, then introduces REV automatic broaching tools for keyways and internal or external splines. Original booth close-ups show the angle-head designs and REV tools separately.
Swiss tooling and live tools | Platinum Tooling at IMTS 2026
IMTS 2026 coverage Platinum Tooling is a CTE advertiser. Preben Hansen demonstrates a Swiss speed increaser that multiplies speed four times to 48,000 RPM and introduces Heimatec live tools for turning centers. Close-ups from the original Platinum Tooling shoot show the same products at IMTS 2026.
Bourbon With The Editor® — HEIDENHAIN: CNC Controls, Digital Readouts & IMTS 2026
IMTS 2026 preview Watch Cutting Tool Engineering’s studio preview of IMTS 2026.
