Adding automation to EDM can provide long periods of unattended machining or be used in a closed-loop cell, while EDM control features can automate electrode design and process parameters.

The latest episode “Made in the USA” podcast explores a company that uses collaborative robots, one of the key tools helping US machine shops and other manufacturers compete with lower cost countries ...

Zero point clamping system on a vertical machining center shuttle. Photo courtesy of BIG Kaiser Precision Tooling Inc. Effective management of a machine workspace and workholding devices goes a long ...

A Unilock clamping system, for setups of workholding fixtures for machining and grinding operations, can be used for multiple machines in a work cell. A Unilock clamping system, for setups of ...

BIG Kaiser has introduced its ER Collet Chuck, the first common industry collet chuck available with the BIG-Plus interface. A standard collet system can now be used in conjunction with a BIGPlus ...