WORKHOLDING: Is Your Shop Doing It Right? | Machine Shop Talk Ep. 82

Many of us spend a lot of time comparing tooling for our CNC machines, but if you’re not looking at the workholding, you could be missing out on a critical part of the machining equation. In this special episode of MACHINE SHOP TALK, Ian Sandusky from Lakewood Machine is back to take a look at fixturing and workholding, and why it’s an essential part of your machining process. When looking at outfitting a machine with workholding, modularity and setup speed is key, and the ‪@Jergensinc‬ Ball-Lock subplate system is an intriguing option you may want to consider. From double vises with soft jaws for high production to heavy-duty milling vises for maximum material removal – join Ian as he explores, installs, and tests out this workholding solution. How does your current workholding setup look and how do you like it? Have you ever tried the Jergens system? Share your experience in the comments! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ This special episode of Machine Shop Talk was brought to you by ‪@Jergensinc‬ Jergens, Inc. is the go-to destination for innovative solutions in manufacturing, offering a diverse range of products that help you increase efficiency, reduce downtime, and improve overall performance. From workholding and tooling to specialty fasteners and lifting solutions, Jergens has the expertise and experience to meet the unique needs of businesses across a range of industries. To learn more about Jergens, visit https://www.jergensinc.com/. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 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  ) #machineshop #machining #workholding