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Get a Grip: Why Expanding Mandrels from 1st MTA Are the Smart Choice for Internal Workholding

Get a Grip: Why Expanding Mandrels from 1st MTA Are the Smart Choice for Internal Workholding When it comes to workholding, external clamping gets most of the attention — but internal gripping is often the real challenge. Whether you’re working with thin-walled parts, precision bores, or long, awkward components, choosing the right mandrel can make […]

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SINCO MULTI-PART CLAMPING REVOLUTIONISES CNC MACHINING EFFICIENCY

SINCO MULTI-PART CLAMPING

SINCO MULTI-PART CLAMPING REVOLUTIONISES CNC MACHINING EFFICIENCY   With hundreds of zero-points across the table or pallet of a vertical or horizontal machining centre, Sinco MultiZero workholding offers ultimate modularity and exceptionally high precision for securing multiple components for machining. The systems are sold into the UK and Irish markets under an exclusive agency agreement […]

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Meeting the challenges of workholding for 5-axis machining

5-axis machining

Meeting the challenges of workholding for 5-axis machining   As manufacturing industry increasingly has to embrace the complexities of 5-axis CNC machining, whether 3+2, 4+1 or fully interpolative. A critical yet often underestimated aspect of the process is how to secure the workpiece reliably and repeatably.  It is especially important when the one of the […]

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High accuracy workholding for EDM applications

High accuracy workholding for EDM applications

Workholding and automation equipment specialist 1st Machine Tool Accessories (www.1mta.com) is able to supply two ranges of products that offer high accuracy workholding for EDM applications workpiece positioning accuracy as well as secure retention when immersed in a fluid. They are therefore ideal for wire-cut and die-sink electro-discharge machining (EDM) of components in a tank […]

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Unlocking 5-Axis Machining Without Buying a New Machine

Unlocking 5-Axis Machining

Retrofitting Kitagawa 5-Axis Rotary Tables for Expanded CNC Capability In today’s competitive manufacturing landscape, the pressure is on to machine faster, more accurately, and with greater flexibility. That’s why many workshops are turning their attention to 5-axis machining—a technology that was once reserved for high-end aerospace firms, but is now becoming more accessible thanks to […]

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The Key Challenges Facing UK Manufacturing in 2025

Skilled Labour Shortage

The Key Challenges Facing UK Manufacturing in 2025 UK manufacturing has always stood for resilience, ingenuity, and world-class engineering. But in 2025, the sector faces a series of mounting challenges—both longstanding and emerging. From global uncertainty to local policy shifts, manufacturers are navigating a complex landscape that demands adaptability, innovation, and courage. Here’s a closer […]

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