The Basics of Magnetic Workholding
Magnetic workholding has at least two significant advantages: setups are fast and no intrusive clamps are needed. Watch this video to learn more.
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To better understand magnetic workholding, watch this short video produced by Earth-Chain. It shows how magnetic workholding is used with soft jaws for rapid and accurate part location. It also shows how magnetic workholding can still be used, even if the underside of the part is too warped to lie flat on the table.
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