EDM Automation at IMTS 2026: See a 4-Head EDM Machine and Robotic Tool Changing in Action
What if you could get more production from your EDM process without simply adding more machines? Or automate your EDM operation without requiring an operator to stop the process every time tooling needs to be changed? Those are two of the manufacturing challenges Rapid Holding Systems and EDM Zap will explore at IMTS 2026. From…
5-Axis Workholding Guide: How to Choose the Right Vise, Zero-Point System, Dovetail or Fixture
A 5-axis CNC can reach more of the part in one setup, but only if the workholding stays out of the way. That is where many otherwise good setups start to struggle. A vise that feels perfectly normal on a 3-axis mill can suddenly block a toolpath, force too much part stick-out, or leave the…
Which EDM Drawbar Do You Need? A Complete Guide to Spigots, Retention Knobs, and EDM Chucks
Avoid compatibility mistakes by understanding which spigot or retention knob works with your EDM setup. If you’ve ever ordered a new electrode holder only to find out the drawbar doesn’t fit your chuck, you’re not alone. One of the most common sources of confusion in EDM workholding isn’t the pallet or the electrode. It’s choosing…
Why Standard EDM Pallets Make Rib Burning Harder (And How Custom Holders Solve It)
If you’ve ever tried to burn long ribs around deep cavities or tall mold walls, you’ve probably run into the same frustration. Your EDM machine has the accuracy. Your electrode is correct. But suddenly, the pallet becomes the problem. Standard pallet systems work well for most applications. But when you need to reach deep features or burn ribs close to vertical walls, the pallet…
System 3R-Compatible Wire EDM Workholding: A Guide to Precision and Efficiency
Wire EDM lets you cut intricate shapes with micron-level accuracy. But that precision depends just as much on how the workpiece is held as it does on the machine itself. A poorly chosen fixture can lead to vibration, misalignment, and wasted setup time. And that eats directly into your cut quality. What Does a Wire EDM Workholding System Need? …
How MTS and EROWA UPC Compatible Pallet Systems Cut CNC Setup Time Without Sacrificing Precision
Your Operators Are Still Indicating Parts by Hand, You’re Leaving Money on the Table Every CNC and EDM shop has a version of the same problem: a job change hits the floor, and suddenly your best machinist is spending 45 minutes cleaning, indicating, resetting fixtures, and chasing runout on a part he set up last week. That’s not…
CNC Pull Clamps: Fewer Setups, More Machining Access
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…
How to Reduce Downtime in Your CNC or EDM Shop with a Multi-Chuck System
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,…
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