Mate Precision Technologies

06/18/2026

WORKHOLDING TIP:
The Machine Got Faster. Did the Setup?

Machine tools have gotten faster. Toolpaths have gotten smarter. Cutting tools keep advancing. But many shops are still loading parts the same way they did 10 years ago.

The spindle finishes the cycle and waits.

The operator swaps parts. The machine waits.

The operator indicates the next setup. The machine waits.

⏱️ Faster changeovers keep pace with modern machine tool performance
🔄 Quick-change setups reduce time between cycles
📈 More spindle time means more parts coming off the machine each shift
✔️ The machine spends less time waiting for everything around it

The machine tool is rarely the bottleneck. Often the bottleneck is what happens between cycle start and cycle start.

👉 Learn more how Mate Workholding helps you get more out of every setup:
https://www.mate.com/pages/metalheads/

06/16/2026

Workholding Tip: Stop Leaving Features for the Next Operation

How many features on your part are waiting for Op 2?

Not because they have to.

Because the workholding got in the way.

Every additional setup means:
⏱️ More handling
📍 More opportunities for variation
🔄 More machine downtime between operations

The right workholding changes the equation.
🛠️ Compact vises create access to more features
📏 Risers elevate the part for better tool access
🔺 Pyramids expose multiple sides of the workpiece in a single setup
✔️ More of the finished part comes off the machine in the first operation

The fastest second operation is the one you never have to run.

👉 Learn more how Mate Workholding helps you get more out of every setup:
https://www.mate.com/pages/metalheads/

06/15/2026

We're ! Are you a driven sales leader with a passion for mentoring teams, building relationships, and achieving results? At Mate Precision Technologies, we Respect, Support, and Inspire metalworking professionals around the world — and we’re looking for a Regional Sales Manager who shares our commitment to excellence.

Regional Sales Manager – Sheet Metal Fabrication (West Coast Territory)West Coast Territory (WA, OR, MT, ID, WY, CA, NV, AZ, UT, TX, OK, AR, MO, NE) | Remote with Regional Travel (50%+)Are you a driven sales leader with a passion for mentoring teams, building relationships, and achieving results? ...

06/11/2026

WORKHOLDING TIP:
If Your Surface Finish Keeps Changing, Look Beyond the Cutting Tool

The tool is new.
The program has not changed.
Feeds and speeds are the same.

But suddenly:

📉 Surface finish starts getting worse
📏 Dimensions drift from part to part
🔊 Chatter appears in areas that were previously clean
👉 Learn more about how Mate Workholding helps you get more out of every setup:

Sound familiar?

Many shops assume the problem is the cutting tool, tooling strategy, or machine condition.

Often, the real problem is part movement.

Even small amounts of movement under cutting loads can show up as chatter, inconsistent finishes, and dimensional variation.

That is where Mate workholding makes the difference.

⬇️ Anti-lift jaws pull the part down into the vise during clamping
🛡️ High holding force keeps the workpiece stable during aggressive cuts
✔️ The machine stays in the cut without operators backing off the program

The result:

More consistent finishes.
More predictable dimensions.
Less time troubleshooting problems that were never caused by the cutting tool.

👉 Learn more how Mate Workholding helps you get more out of every setup: https://www.mate.com/pages/metalheads/

06/09/2026

WORKHOLDING TIP:
Confidence Starts Before Cycle Start

A vise loaded in the wrong orientation. It only takes a few seconds to happen but the resulting scrap, downtime, and troubleshooting take a lot longer.

That is why Mate DynoLock bases include Poka-Yoke orientation.
🧩 The system is designed so fixtures and vises can only be loaded in the correct orientation
📍 Operators do not have to second-guess alignment before cycle start
⏱️ Setup happens faster because there is no trial-and-error

The best features are not always the ones that get attention.

Sometimes they are the ones that quietly prevent problems from ever happening.

Because avoiding one bad setup is worth a lot more than fixing it later.

👉 Learn more how Mate Workholding helps you get more out of every setup:
https://www.mate.com/pages/metalheads/

06/07/2026

Mate Workholding is featured in the latest Shop Talk eNewsletter from . In a report from MMTS 2026, Shop Talk highlights Expertech Distribution's showcase of Mate Precision Technologies' 52/96 Zero Point Workholding System.

📢You can read it here: https://tinyurl.com/27u2nnfh

Designed to reduce setup times, improve repeatability, and maximize machining efficiency, our 52/96 system continues to help manufacturers streamline production and boost productivity.

Read the full article to learn more about the technology and its impact on modern machining operations.

Peter Seessle, of Expertech Distribution & Technologies, had many good things to say at MMTS about the capabilities of the Mate Precision Technologies workholding system and in particular the Mate […]

06/05/2026

We're a new CNC Technical Solutions Specialist in Anoka, Minnesota. Apply today or share this post with your network.

DescriptionWho we’re looking for: an experienced CNC machinist that is looking to get off the shop floor.     • You’ve spent time on the shop floor setting up and running 3-, 4-, or 5-axis CNC machines.     • You know feeds, speeds, and offsets be...

06/04/2026

Mate is featured in the latest Shop Talk eNewsletter. Shop Metalworking Technology's report from MMTS 2026 highlights how Expertech Distribution showcased Mate Precision Technologies' 52/96 Zero Point Workholding.

Read the full article to learn more about the technology and its impact on modern machining operations: https://tinyurl.com/27u2nnfh

Our workholding is designed to reduce setup times, improve repeatability, and maximize machining efficiency. The 52/96 system continues to help manufacturers streamline production and boost productivity.

Peter Seessle, of Expertech Distribution & Technologies, had many good things to say at MMTS about the capabilities of the Mate Precision Technologies workholding system and in particular the Mate […]

06/03/2026

😎We hope to see you at Morris Advanced Manufacturing Day on June 4 in Waukesha, WI! The event will start at 9 am and ends at 5 pm.

👉Be sure to stop by our booth to see our 52/96 CNC precision workholding solutions.

🤝See how Mate DynoGrip™ Vises, Mate DynoLock™ Bases, and Mate DynoMount™ Mounting Accessories can work WITH you to increase your factory productivity. 💪

https://tinyurl.com/3fu7fjt5

05/29/2026

Build your future with Mate Precision Technologies!

Whether you’re launching your career, growing your technical skills, or bringing years of industry experience, Mate offers opportunities to learn, contribute, and succeed. We’re proud to support career growth through innovative work, strong benefits, and a team-focused culture.

Open Opportunities:
CNC Machinist – 1st or 2nd Shift
Production Operator – 2nd Shift
Regional Sales Manager – Sheet Metal Fabrication (West Coast Territory)
Sheet Metal Fabrication Sales Representative (Territory: Wisconsin)
Staff Accountant
Workholding Technical Specialist

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