RHS Blogs

Workholding Maintenance Guide: How to Protect Your CNC and EDM Precision 
EDM Tooling

Workholding Maintenance Guide: How to Protect Your CNC and EDM Precision 

In precision manufacturing, we all talk about tolerances, stability, and repeatability. But there's something many shops leave out of the equation:  Maintenance...
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Modular, Quick-Change, and Zero-Point: What Each Approach Does—and When It Actually Makes Sense to Use It 
CNC Tooling EDM Tooling

Modular, Quick-Change, and Zero-Point: What Each Approach Does—and When It Actually Makes Sense to Use It 

Workholding decisions shape more than setup time. They define how stable a process is, how parts move through the shop, and...
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What Is a Reference System and Why It Changes How Parts Move Between Machines: CNC → EDM → Wire EDM Without Realignment 
CNC Tooling EDM Tooling WEDM Tooling

What Is a Reference System and Why It Changes How Parts Move Between Machines: CNC → EDM → Wire EDM Without Realignment 

In many shops, every machine treats the part as if it were new. Each operation begins by re-establishing alignment, finding...
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Setup Time Reduction: What You Really Gain When You Move from Internal Adjustments to External Preparation
CNC Tooling WEDM Tooling

Setup Time Reduction: What You Really Gain When You Move from Internal Adjustments to External Preparation

In many CNC shops, setup time is treated as something to be minimized at the machine. The focus is often...
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Why CNC Scrap Often Gets Blamed on the Wrong Thing 
CNC Tooling

Why CNC Scrap Often Gets Blamed on the Wrong Thing 

When scrap appears in CNC machining, the first reaction is usually immediate. The tool gets blamed, the program gets adjusted,...
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Accurate Once Doesn’t Mean Repeatable: Why CNC Setups Fail Over Time
CNC Tooling

Accurate Once Doesn’t Mean Repeatable: Why CNC Setups Fail Over Time

In CNC machining, achieving tolerance once is often mistaken for proof of a good process. The part measures correctly, the setup looks...
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CNC Setups That Look Fine but Create Problems Later 
CNC Tooling

CNC Setups That Look Fine but Create Problems Later 

In CNC machining, many setup-related issues don't come from obviously bad practices. They come from setups that look acceptable, run parts, and...
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Why Your Wire EDM Jobs Never Turn Out the Same (And How to Fix It) 
WEDM Tooling

Why Your Wire EDM Jobs Never Turn Out the Same (And How to Fix It) 

If you run Wire EDM regularly, this situation probably sounds familiar:  You repeat the same job using the same program and the same...
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Tired of Adjusting, Aligning, and Re-Clamping? These RHS Wire EDM Bundles Fix That 
WEDM Tooling

Tired of Adjusting, Aligning, and Re-Clamping? These RHS Wire EDM Bundles Fix That 

When your Wire EDM machine is idle, it is not generating results. Every minute spent on manual realignment, repeated setups, or...
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Your Machines Don’t Need to Work Harder — They Need to Work Smarter 
EDM Tooling

Your Machines Don’t Need to Work Harder — They Need to Work Smarter 

RHS EDM and CNC Productivity Bundles Make Every Setup Count. In EDM and CNC production, time between jobs can be...
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Faster EDM Setups, Lower Costs — The Complete System 3R-Compatible User Kit 
EDM Tooling

Faster EDM Setups, Lower Costs — The Complete System 3R-Compatible User Kit 

If you’ve been running WEDM for a while, you know how frustrating slow setups and alignment issues can be.   Every...
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How One Aerospace Manufacturer Took Back Control of Their Workflow 
EDM Tooling

How One Aerospace Manufacturer Took Back Control of Their Workflow 

When a leading North American manufacturer serving the aerospace and defense industry began automating more of their CNC operations, one...
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Machining Deep Diecast Molds: How RHS Tooling Makes It Possible
EDM Tooling

Machining Deep Diecast Molds: How RHS Tooling Makes It Possible

When it comes to aluminum diecast mold making, most shops know it’s no walk in the park. Unlike plastic injection...
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Calibrate with Confidence: How the Wire EDM Master Ruler Takes the Guesswork Out of Setup 
EDM Tooling

Calibrate with Confidence: How the Wire EDM Master Ruler Takes the Guesswork Out of Setup 

For Wire EDM Shops, Setup Isn’t Just a Step—It’s the Foundation  In Wire EDM, precision isn’t a luxury—it’s survival. Whether...
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Wire EDM Setup in Half the Time: Real Tips from the Shop Floor 
WEDM Tooling

Wire EDM Setup in Half the Time: Real Tips from the Shop Floor 

Ask any EDM machinist what eats up their production time and they’ll likely mention the same thing: setup. Between adjusting...
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Stop Scrapping Parts: 5 Workholding Fixes That Save Thousands 
EDM Tooling

Stop Scrapping Parts: 5 Workholding Fixes That Save Thousands 

In today’s high-precision machining environment, scrap isn’t just a nuisance—it’s lost revenue. Whether you're producing aerospace components, medical parts, or...
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Why the Right Wire EDM Setup Kit Can Save You Hours—and Help You Hit Tolerance
EDM Tooling

Why the Right Wire EDM Setup Kit Can Save You Hours—and Help You Hit Tolerance

Stop wasting time adjusting fixtures. Here’s how System 3R-compatible tools can transform your EDM setup—and your results. Frustrated With Wire...
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Keep Your Machines Running: The Power of Presetting Stations in WEDM 
WEDM Tooling

Keep Your Machines Running: The Power of Presetting Stations in WEDM 

In WirecutEDM, every second counts. Your machines should be cutting, not waiting. So why are so many shops still setting...
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Full CNC Line Shutdown—Solved in Just Days 
EDM Tooling

Full CNC Line Shutdown—Solved in Just Days 

Industry: CNC Automation & EDM Problem: A small broken part stopped a fully automated line. Result: Back online in days with a...
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Erowa vs. System 3R: Which Workholding System Is Right for You? 
EDM Tooling

Erowa vs. System 3R: Which Workholding System Is Right for You? 

Choosing between System 3R and Erowa-compatible tooling isn't just about brand preference—it’s about ensuring compatibility, maximizing uptime, and eliminating costly...
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