Category: WEDM Tooling

When your Wire EDM machine is idle, it is not generating results. 
Every minute spent on manual realignment, repeated setups, or part misplacement adds downtime and disrupts production efficiency. 

Rapid Holding Systems offers a complete range of Wire EDM bundles designed to remove these bottlenecks and keep your process running continuously. 
Each bundle is engineered for repeatable precision, faster changeovers, and reliable mounting, ensuring your equipment remains productive throughout the day. 
They also include limited-time savings of up to 20%, making it the right moment to upgrade your setup with proven productivity tools. 

Wire EDM Bundles That Keep Production Moving 

WEDM Slim-Part Clamping Bundle – 3-Tool System 
For thin, cylindrical, or delicate components that often shift during machining, this bundle provides secure and repeatable clamping. 
Its three-tool configuration minimizes readjustments and maintains consistent accuracy on every cut. 

3R-292.3 Compatible SuperVice + Manual Chuck Bundle 
This combination pairs the rigidity of the SuperVice with the precision of a macro manual chuck, ensuring centered, stable workholding for demanding applications. 
Once mounted, it delivers consistent performance and eliminates the need for repeated alignment. 

System 3R Compatible WEDM Presetting Tooling Bundle 
Prepare your setups outside the machine and transfer them directly to your EDM system. 
This approach saves valuable machining time and guarantees accurate positioning before the first cut. 

WEDM User Kit for Macro System 
A complete, ready-to-use configuration designed for operators who need full compatibility and reliability. 
Every component is matched for System 3R precision, allowing you to standardize setups across multiple jobs and machines. 

At Rapid Holding Systems, productivity is not just about cutting faster; it is about cutting with precision and confidence. 
Our Wire EDM bundles remove setup inefficiencies, increase consistency, and allow you to focus on producing parts that meet the highest standards. 

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Your machine should be cutting, not waiting. 
Contact our team to discover how the right Wire EDM bundle can streamline your workflow and deliver measurable results. 

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Ask any EDM machinist what eats up their production time and they’ll likely mention the same thing: setup. Between adjusting clamps, checking for compatibility, and fine-tuning positioning, hours can disappear before the machine even starts cutting. But it doesn’t have to be that way. 

1. Standardize Your Fixture System 
Using a modular, compatible system—like the 3R-242HP setup from Rapid Holding Systems—allows machinists to switch from job to job with minimal adjustment. Consistency in setup means less trial and error and more time cutting. 

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2. Use Pre-Referenced Adapters and Stops 
Precision stops and leveling adapters keep your fixtures aligned the first time. This is crucial in Wire EDM, where tolerances are tight and even the smallest shift can lead to scrap. 

3. Integrate Wire EDM-Specific Workholding 
Generic vises often require modification. Wire EDM-specific clamps and accessories are designed to hold workpieces without interfering with the wire path, helping you avoid rework. 

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4. Invest in Tools That Last 
High-quality materials and tight tolerances mean longer life and fewer unexpected replacements. Your team spends less time troubleshooting and more time running jobs. 

5. Don’t Reinvent the Wheel Every Job 
Repeatability is key. Once a job has been dialed in, compatible systems allow for quick re-use of previous setups, cutting down your turnaround time dramatically. 

Cutting time shouldn’t begin after a full hour of adjustments. Make setup part of your strategy, not your struggle. Rapid Holding Systems offers workholding kits built to reduce downtime and increase output. 

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In WirecutEDM, every second counts. Your machines should be cutting, not waiting. So why are so many shops still setting up their tools after the machine’s done? 

Presetting stones like the RHS-WUS021 are changing that. 

They let your team calibrate and set up the next job while the current one is still running—off the machine, on a dedicated granite-mounted reference station. That means no more waiting for a machine to finish before getting to work.  

Why Shops Are Moving Setup Off the Machine 

Let’s break down what shops are gaining by using presetting stations like the RHS-WUS021: 

Nonstop Machining 
While one job runs, the next setup gets dialed in—on the side. That way, when the machine finishes, you’re ready to swap in and go. No idle time. No setup delays. 

Faster Changeovers 
Forget trial-and-error setups at the machine. With a granite-mounted station and dovetail reference system, offsets are locked in and repeatable. Just load and run. 

Better Use of Skilled Labor 
Why pay a top-tier EDM machinist to stand around waiting for a job to end? Presetting stones let operators prep ahead—so machines stay busy, and people stay productive. 

Less Scrap, More Confidence 
Manual calibration is error-prone. The RHS-WUS021 provides reliable, rock-solid accuracy that operators can trust—no more cross-your-fingers setups. 

Shop-Tested, Operator-Approved 
Made to work in the real world, not a lab. Clean design. Simple to mount on a granite plate or CMM. Zero fluff, full function. 

Stop Letting Setup Slow You Down 

Still using blocks, indicators, or “whatever’s lying around”? It’s costing you more than you think. We’ve seen shops spend 30–60 minutes on a setup that should take 5. Multiply that across every shift, every week… you get the picture. 

Ready to ditch downtime? 
Set up smarter. Talk to our team and learn how to integrate the RHS-WUS021 into your EDM workflow today. 

The RHS-WUS021 Pre-Setting Stone is available now. 
📦 Ships from Canada 
🛠 Compatible with System 3R 
✅ Designed by machinists, for machinists 

Precision starts with the right reference. 
Get the tool that helps you do it right—every time. 

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When the U.S. Military Academy at West Point set out to modernise its Wire EDM lab, it turned to Rapid Holding Systems for precision workholding. 

Our collaboration delivered System 3R-compatible clamping solutions that ensured repeatability, reliability, and faster setups. 

Each stage of this collaboration advanced the lab’s ability to manufacture defence components with accuracy and speed. 

West Point engineers and cadets now turn ideas into precision parts faster, freeing time and resources for defence innovation. 

Why They Chose Rapid Holding Systems 

• • Precision repeatability for mission-critical components — RHS WEDM tooling ensures micron-level accuracy required in defence parts. 

• • System 3R-compatible and standardised interfaces — seamless integration reduces tooling costs and reconfiguration time. 

• • Strict quality standards — supports compliance with defence manufacturing requirements. 

• • Custom workholding solutions — tailored fixtures for complex geometries used in research and development. 

• • North American engineering support — fast delivery, installation, and on-site technical assistance for critical defence programs. 

Our Role in the Partnership 

At Rapid Holding Systems, we go beyond supplying tooling, we partner with institutions and manufacturers to achieve consistent precision and faster workflows. 

From System 3R- and Erowa-compatible chucks to custom EDM fixtures and leveling systems, our engineering team ensures every setup runs at peak performance. 

Get Started 

Ready to optimise your Wire EDM setup? Contact our team to discover how the right workholding can transform your process. 

📞 Questions? Contact us at [email protected] or call +519-999-9723. 

Wire edm is a type of machine that is used to make metal parts. It has been around for years and it has helped companies save time and money when it comes to manufacturing.

Wire edm machines are becoming more efficient with the help of workholders. They have improved the quality of the wire edge and they have also increased production rates. This means that wire edm machines are more efficient than they were before, which is a good thing for companies who use them.

The workholders of the machine are a major factor in the productivity of these machines. They are responsible for holding and turning the workpiece, which is the object that is being machined. The holders can be either manual or automatic, depending on what type of machine it is.