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In industrial manufacturing, nothing works without milling processes - whether with low or high quantities. This is precisely why no stone is left unturned in the automotive industry, medical technology or machine tool manufacturing to increase productivity. Reducing setup times is just one of many tasks. Reason enough for us at LANG Technik, as automation specialists, to dedicate ourselves a little more intensively to the topic of setup time optimization. Our focus: Reducing setup times as easily as possible via clever technologies. The best example for such a technology from our company: RoboTrex. With this automation system, we address the shortest possible non-productive times and, thanks to its simplicity, also significantly prevent downtimes.

This time our video blog comes in a slightly different format. On Instagram we asked our followers to send us their questions. From a large number of messages, we chose 10 questions, which we answer today.

The optimization of setup times is one of the most important parameters for maximizing productivity in a machine shop and increasing its profitability. In probably every manufacturing environment, there is hidden potential that can be exploited through targeted measures. In our blog in the coming weeks, we will present specific product solutions that focus precisely on the topic of setup time reduction. In doing so, we will describe in detail how these solutions help to save time and costs and thus ensure efficient production.

Zero point clamping systems for CNC machines are on everyone's lips and have become indispensable in modern manufacturing processes. But what exactly is a zero point clamping system and what types are available? Our Wiki section explains this and gives you an understanding of what characterizes the zero point clamping system from LANG Technik in particular.

Our "Wiki" column deals with terms and definitions relating to LANG Technik products and their areas of application. Today explained in a simple way: The centering vise. How can it be described, where is it used and what types of centering vises does LANG Technik offer in its product range.

It is now well known that zero point clamping systems reduce set-up times and thus increase machine running times. What all good zero point clamping systems today have in common is high precision and holding forces. However, this does not necessarily make it easier for a potential customer, because he has to choose from a large number of possible systems. It therefore makes sense to look at other important aspects in order to be able to decide without any doubts. But apart from the two rather technically oriented metrics, what are the decisive aspects that turn a good into a very good one zero point clamping system?