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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 complex automotive fixtures, a single misaligned setup can ruin an entire run. For CNC and EDM professionals, proper workholding is the difference between flawless parts and expensive do-overs. 

1. Eliminate Setup Guesswork Manual alignments and makeshift jigs often cause minor errors that add up. Switching to standardized fixture systems—such as System 3R-compatible tooling—gives you consistent, repeatable positioning from job to job. 

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2. Upgrade to Modular Workholding Modular vises and adjustable systems adapt quickly to different part geometries. This cuts down setup time and minimizes human error, especially when switching between jobs or handling low-volume prototypes. 

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3. Use Self-Centering Vises For symmetrical components, a self-centering vise reduces repositioning, maintains balance, and ensures consistent clamping pressure. 

4. Improve Wire EDM Accuracy Wire EDM setups are notorious for scrap if tolerances aren’t hit. Investing in high-quality Wire EDM tooling reduces misalignment, improves part finish, and increases first-pass yield. 

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5. Match Your Tooling to Your Machine Using compatible fixtures prevents unnecessary flex, poor holding force, or misalignment. All our tools are 100% compatible with top systems like Erowa and System 3R. 

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Scrap doesn’t have to be part of your process. With the right workholding system, your shop can increase output, reduce error rates, and save thousands annually. Explore compatible, high-precision tooling at Rapid Holding Systems. 

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WIRE EDM MACHINING

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WIRE EDM MACHINING-RAPID HOLDING SYSTEMS

Wire EDM machining works by creating an electrical discharge between the wire or the electrode and the workpiece. As the spark jumps across the gap, the material is then removed from the workpiece and the electrode. Wire EDM machining (Electrical Discharge Machining) is an electrothermal production process where a thin single-strand metal wire, along with de-ionized water (used to conduct electricity) allows the wire to cut through metal by the use of heat from electrical sparks, while preventing rust.

Application: Wire EDM is most commonly used in mold and die manufacturing processes, particularly for extrusion dies and blanking punches. EDM can be used in everything from prototypes to full production runs , and is most often used to manufacture metal components and tools. The process is best suited for applications requiring low levels of residual stress.

What can Wire EDM Tooling do?

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RAPID HOLDING SYSTEM WIRE EDM TOOLING

Wire EDM tooling improves the overall quality of the machine and its processes. Using wire EDM tooling on your machines will provide benefits of reduction in the costs of consumable products, and eliminate the need to outsource entirely without sacrificing the quality of the end product or the speed that the product is produced. Using wire EDM tooling will increase productivity and quality, and decrease consumption and costs, making this a highly beneficial tool to invest in.

RHS Wire EDM tooling system frees up your valuable WEDM machines from unproductive setting-up and preparation times. The well-thought-out combination of vises, clamping elements, and clamping beams enable you to clamp all conceivable workpieces in an appropriate manner.

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