Make your own and buy somebodies ball lock setup, or just use dowel pins and bolts. There is nothing special about the plates being sold, and they are way overpriced, and you can make yours to suit whatever you want it to do.
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I'm looking for a system to go on our Hass mill. I would like a main plate mounted to the machine table that accepts fixture plates to run different jobs. I have found a few different systems but would like a recommendation from people who have used different systems.
Any suggestions or review would be appreciated.
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CloudNC's CAM Assist is an AI solution used by hundreds of machine shops across the US to accelerate their CAM programming. Now, a major new upgrade — CAM Assist 2.0 — shortens the journey from CAD model to machine-ready code even further with the help of AI, while giving the user more control of the process and improving workflows and usability. Programmers spend minutes, instead of hours, turning CAD into reliable, shop-standard code with the help of AI — yet stay firmly in control of every critical decision. Find out about the new improvements, integrations and how CAM Assist can now help more machine shops become even more productive. Agenda: One-click configuration AI guidance at every step Human in-the-loop oversight Accelerated programming Seamless hand-off
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Artificial intelligence is everywhere, but for most machine shops, it can feel more like a buzzword than a practical tool. That's because much of the AI being marketed today wasn't built for custom part manufacturers, let alone the quoting and estimating processes that drive profitability in a shop. In this webinar presented by Paperless Parts, learn how to apply AI where it works: automating repetitive tasks, accelerating admin work and reducing bottlenecks — without sacrificing accuracy or security. Learn how top shops are using AI today, why there are no "magic bullets," and how to separate the marketing hype from what's real. Walk away with an action plan for practically adopting AI in your shop and get inspired by the latest technologies leveraging AI responsibly to make quoting fast, seamless and secure.
With the continued challenges facing manufacturing, many companies are automating for the first time. The first step is identifying the right application and company to work with. Once that is done and the approval to move forward is given, the question that often arises is: now what? This session will describe the benefits and drawbacks of two possible approaches: purchasing a pre-engineered but unfinished system or a full turn-key solution. Attendees will come away with a better understanding of the benefits, costs and risks associated with these approaches and will be better able to judge which path forward is the correct one for them. Agenda: Introduction Challenges facing machine shops How you start your automation journey goes a long way toward its success Pre-engineered workcell vs fully integrated system Summary
Learn how to reduce your setup time and increase your machine tool performance with zero-point workholding. Mate Precision Technologies will share how your workholding impacts your setup process and how using a zero-point workholding system can streamline your operations Whether you just bought a new 3-, 4- or 5-axis machine tool or want to increase productivity from your existing machine tools, reducing setup time is critical to maximizing your productivity. In this webinar, Mate Precision Technologies will share how your workholding impacts your setup process and how using a zero-point workholding system can streamline your operations to keep your spindle turning. Agenda: How to approach setup reduction How zero-point workholding systems reduce setup time Features of the Mate workholding system that simplify setup operations
Join Haimer USA for a deep dive into how WinTool software and Haimer’s tool room solutions can help you build a connected, efficient and data-driven production environment. This webinar will show how integrating digital tool data with presetting, shrinking and balancing technologies reduces setup time, minimizes errors and maximizes ROI. Learn how to take the next step in your digitalization journey with a smart tool room strategy. Agenda: Welcome and introduction The evolution of the modern tool room Introduction to WinTool technology Closing the loop: tool room connectivity in action Customer case study: real-world results Live demo and system walkthrough
The most valuable data in your shop might not live in your dashboards — it lives in your people. Every day, your team is generating insights during setups, changeovers, inspections, machine hiccups and customer calls. But if you’re not capturing that institutional knowledge, you’re building a business that’s vulnerable to turnover, vacations and burnout. In this live webinar, Paul Van Metre (co-founder, ProShop ERP) and Mike Payne (president, Hill Manufacturing & Fabrication) will share how Hill moved beyond memory and whiteboards to build a scalable knowledge system — one that documents setups, tracks performance and brings process visibility to the whole team. Whether you're a job shop owner or a manufacturing leader, this session will give you the tools to protect your know-how and future-proof your operations. Agenda: What institutional knowledge is and why it’s your biggest liability if left undocumented Practical ways to start capturing operator feedback, setup notes and more How ProShop ERP helps turn informal insights into formal processes What happens when your shop stops surviving on experience and starts building for longevity
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North America’s largest metal forming, fabricating, welding and finishing event heads to McCormick Place, September 8-11, . FABTECH provides a convenient ‘one-stop shop’ venue where you can meet with world-class suppliers, see the latest industry products and developments, and find the tools to improve productivity, increase profits and discover new solutions to all of your metal forming, fabricating, welding and finishing needs. Future U.S. Show Dates and Locations – October 21-23 at Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV – September 13-16 at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL
Be a part of this dynamic platform joining the North American automation industry with international suppliers from around the globe. Held September 16 – 18, , at the Georgia World Congress Center, SPS Smart Production Solutions Atlanta is bringing innovations, insight and expertise across the exhibit floor as well as within the educational programming.
Save the date for the Electroless Nickel Conference! ENC25 will feature electroless nickel education and networking opportunities — all centered around improving quality, maximizing production and making the connections that could power a business through the next decade.
Held annually on the first Friday in October with events that continue throughout the month, MFG Day — Manufacturing Day — helps show the reality and future of modern manufacturing careers by encouraging thousands of companies and educational institutions around the nation to open their doors to students, parents, educators and community leaders. The Manufacturing Institute provides a variety of resources and insights to help organizations plan and execute successful MFG Day events across the country. The MI also manages a nationwide database of events that are registered each year.
The Manufacturing Technology Series unites the best of four long-standing regional manufacturing events — EAST, WEST, SOUTHEAST and SOUTHWEST — under one umbrella to ensure an unparalleled experience for both attendees and exhibitors.
Four Strategic Events. One Transformative Experience. The Manufacturing Technology Series unites the best of four long-standing regional manufacturing events — East, West, Southeast and Southwest — under one umbrella to ensure an unparalleled experience for both attendees and exhibitors. The Manufacturing Technology Series connects decision-makers from diverse industries with leading suppliers of advanced manufacturing technology, equipment and tooling. By creating opportunities for connection — between makers and users, thinkers and doers, and sellers and buyers — our events have a role in advancing manufacturing.
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