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photo of the DX6 CrossOver workholding tool from Kurt Workholding alongside some additional jaws that can be added Source: Kurt Workholding
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Machine Better Parts and Save Time with Soft Jaws

August 23, 2023 |

Learn how to take advantage of quick-change soft jaws in your manufacturing workflow.

Join Steve Tschida, Kurt Workholding engineering manager, and Bill Ehnstrom, founder of Carvesmart dovetailed quick-change jaws and current Kurt Workholding application engineer, to learn how to take advantage of quick-change soft jaws in your manufacturing workflow. Most shops can realize cost- and time-saving benefits with a modest investment in a soft-jaw workholding upgrade.

Agenda:

  • Types of workholding jaws
  • Benefits and limitations of soft jaws
  • How to make and use soft jaws
  • Use-case examples
  • How to integrate soft jaws into your manufacturing workflow
  • FAQs
Presenter 1

Presenter 1:

Bill Ehnstrom

Applications Engineer, Kurt Workholding

Bill Ehnstrom has a deep knowledge of workholding as an owner of three different manufacturing companies over the past 35 years and founder of Carvesmart, makers of quick-change dovetailed jaws. Bill will share his knowledge around machinable soft jaws and present options for shops to integrate carvable quick-change jaws into their manufacturing workflow.

Presenter 2

Presenter 2:

Steve Tschida

Engineering Manager, Kurt Workholding

Steve Tschida, an experienced engineering lead, has been a part of Kurt's engineering team for nearly 40 years. He manages the Kurt Workholding engineering group and has a hand in all aspects of the division's manufacturing activities and product development.

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