What Are CNC Pull Clamps? CNC pull clamps are modular workholding systems that secure a part from below instead of from the top or sides. They use a pulling force to draw the workpiece down against a reference surface, creating a secure, repeatable, and low-profile setup. In simple terms: instead of blocking your toolpaths with clamps, pull clamps hold the part…
In CNC and EDM shops, every minute a machine isn’t cutting is lost revenue. Long setup times for aligning parts, swapping electrodes, or changing fixtures are one of the biggest productivity killers on the floor. This article breaks down how Rapid Holding Systems’ Multi-Chuck solutions can help cut that unproductive time and get more performance out of your machines,…
Modern machining demands fast tool changes and repeatable positioning. EROWA-compatible pallets help you automate workpiece setup and get the most out of your machine capacity. Here’s an overview of the EROWA system’s advantages — and how Rapid Holding Systems (RHS) delivers 100% compatible, affordable pallets. What Is the EROWA MTS System? The EROWA MTS is a zero-point…
There’s a mistake even experienced machine shops make: investing in top-of-the-line CNC equipment, then overlooking how the part is actually held in place. The result is always the same — vibration, dimensional errors, rework, and lost time. And the frustrating part? The problem isn’t the machine. It’s the workholding. Setup Time Is the Bottleneck Nobody Talks About In CNC and EDM manufacturing, cutting time is…
Every minute spent re‑indicating a part is a minute not cutting. In production CNC environments that cost compounds quickly. Setup variability between shifts, inconsistent holding force during aggressive cuts and the inability to move work between machines without losing your datum translate directly into re‑work, scrap and lost tool life. A standardized pallet system solves these headaches by encoding the…
In precision manufacturing, we all talk about tolerances, stability, and repeatability. But there’s something many shops leave out of the equation: Maintenance of their clamping systems. It doesn’t matter if your workholding system was a well-planned investment, compatible with the most demanding standards. Over time, any component subjected to constant cycles, coolant exposure, metal particles, or pneumatic pressure starts to change: # Axes…
Workholding decisions shape more than setup time. They define how stable a process is, how parts move through the shop, and whether repeatability is designed in or constantly corrected. Modular, quick-change, and zero-point systems are often discussed together. But they solve different problems. Confusion usually starts when one approach is used to fix a problem it wasn’t designed for. Modular…
In many shops, every machine treats the part as if it were new. Each operation begins by re-establishing alignment, finding zero, and redefining position. That repetition feels normal, but it quietly introduces variation. A reference system exists to prevent that. It allows a part to move between machines while preserving the same geometric intent. The…
RHS EDM and CNC Productivity Bundles Make Every Setup Count. In EDM and CNC production, time between jobs can be just as costly as cutting time itself. If your operators spend hours changing setups, adjusting fixtures, or chasing alignment errors, your machines are not running at full capacity. At Rapid Holding Systems, we developed a series…
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