Practical articles on fixture selection, setup optimization, and CNC efficiency — written by our engineering team.
A practical, engineer-to-engineer comparison of self-centering vises and traditional CNC vises — how each works, where each wins, repeatability numbers, and a decision matrix to pick the right one.
A pneumatic dual-station vise runs two parts at once — one cutting, one loading — so the spindle never waits. Learn how a 2-station CNC vise works, where it beats single-station and zero-point setups, and how to choose one.
5-axis workholding explained: tombstone vises, zero-point bases, pendulum machining, and the 7 strategies that turn a 5-axis machine into real spindle uptime instead of fixture downtime.
CNC workholding for small shops: a 7-step plan to cut setup time with self-centering vises, zero point bases, and offline presetting — built for 1–3 machine floors, not factories.
Reduce CNC setup time with 7 shop-floor strategies — zero point clamping, self-centering vises, dual-station workholding, offline presetting, and SMED batching. Cut changeovers from 30 minutes to under 2.
A zero point clamping system locks vises and fixtures to one repeatable datum, cutting CNC setup time up to 90%. Learn how it works, the key specs, and when to use one.
A 5-axis machine is only as fast as its workholding. Learn how a zero-point interface plus a tombstone (four-sided cube) and bridge plates lets you machine five faces in one setup, with real setup-time and uptime numbers.
Buying a used CNC isn’t always the cheapest way to add capacity. See how a zero-point positioning upgrade recovers spindle time for a fraction of the cost, with a break-even calculator and a side-by-side ROI comparison.
Stop buying a second CNC machine. See how one zero point positioning system accessory cuts changeover cost, doubles spindle uptime, and maximizes workholding ROI.
How a self-centering vise improves 5-axis CNC accuracy, cuts setup time, and pairs with zero-point systems. Jiyan's guide to choosing a pneumatic self-centering vise.