Why Machinists Are Ditching Traditional Vises for This

Most work holding systems make you choose between speed and grip. Lang Technik's stamping system doesn't — and we went to Wisconsin to find out why. We visited Lang Technik's brand new American headquarters for their grand opening, and what we found was more than just a facility tour. Between the modular quick-change work holding system, the stamping technology that locks parts with finger-tight force, and a robotics setup flexible enough for high mix shops — this is a serious statement about where work holding and automation are heading in the US. Inside the new facility: The Lang stamping system and how it changes your material removal game Quick-change modular work holding with 5-micron repeatability The Robotics Compact and RoboTrex Flex — automation that actually adapts to different part sizes $14M in US inventory and why that matters for your lead times Lang Technik's plans to manufacture components right here in Wisconsin Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 00:31 - Quick Change System 01:37 - LANG Stamping system 03:16 - RoboTrex Compact 04:32 - Full-size Robo Trex 05:52 - Tombstones 06:55 - Macro-grip 09:18 - LANG TECHNIK USA NEW Facility Learn more about LANG Technik here: https://lang-technik.de/en Or LinkedIn:   / lang-technik   Facebook:   / langtechnik   Instagram:   / langtechnik   X: https://x.com/langtechnik YouTube: ‪@LangTechnik‬ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Practical Machinist is the largest and most engaged #metalworking community across the web. With more than 200,000 registered members and 400,000+ social media followers, Practical Machinist is the easiest way to learn new techniques, get answers quickly, and discuss common challenges with your peers. Visit Practical Machinist today to join the community and start connecting with your peers. Become a Practical Machinist member (https://www.practicalmachinist.com/) Like us on Facebook (  / practicalmachinist  ) Follow us on Instagram (  / practicalmachinist  ) Follow us on Twitter (  / prac_machinist  ) Follow us on TikTok (  / practicalmachinist  ) Connect with us on LinkedIn (  / practical-machinist  ) Connect with Ian Sandusky on LinkedIn (  / ian-sandusky-3a223227  ) or learn more about Lakewood Machine and Tool at https://lakewoodmachine.com/ [email protected] (905) 853-6194 Instagram:   / lakewoodmachine   Lakewood Machine (https://lakewoodmachine.com/) #machineshop #metalworking #machining