About This Book
This book is designed to guide manufacturers, machinists, engineers, and shop owners through the complete world of CNC workholding, from foundational concepts to advanced production strategies. It begins with the core principles of positioning, clamping, repeatability, setup reduction, and the business impact workholding has on efficiency and profitability. As the book progresses, it explores common workholding systems, modular and hydraulic solutions, vacuum and magnetic technologies, and custom fixture design for specialized applications. It also examines automation integration, robotic machining environments, industry-specific requirements, quality control methods, and future trends shaping modern manufacturing. Throughout the book, the focus remains on practical knowledge that improves machining accuracy, reduces setup time and scrap, increases machine utilization, and helps manufacturers build more efficient and profitable operations.
Chapters
Workholding Fundamentals and Business ROI
Learn the core principles of CNC workholding, including the 3-2-1 locating method, clamp positioning, part support, vibration control, and the business impact of reducing setup time, scrap, and machining inefficiency.
- The 3-2-1 locating principle
- Clamping near the cutting zone
- Supporting weak part geometry
- Reducing chatter and deflection
- Improving profitability through better fixturing
Vises and Basic Workholding
Explore the most common workholding systems used in modern machining environments, from standard vises and chucks to modular fixtures, hydraulic systems, and zero-point clamping technology for high-efficiency production.
- Vise and chuck applications
- Manual vs hydraulic workholding
- Modular fixture systems
- Zero-point clamping platforms
- Selecting the right fixture strategy
About the Author
Nick Archer brings over thirty years of hands-on machining experience to this guide, helping manufacturers improve workholding strategy, machining accuracy, setup efficiency, and profitability.
