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Factory Tooling Solutions to Showcase Premier Products at Haas Demo Day 2025 in Kansas

6/17/2025

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Factory Tooling Solutions Haas Demo Day Kansas
Factory Tooling Solutions is excited to announce our participation in the Haas Demo Day 2025 at the Haas Factory Outlet in Kansas, taking place on June 12, 2025. This annual event is a great opportunity for manufacturers, engineers, and shop owners to get hands-on experience with the latest in machining technology—and we’re proud to be part of it.
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We’ll be showcasing innovative tooling, workholding, and metalworking solutions from several of our leading principals. Featured products will include Jergens Workholding systems, known for their precision and versatility in 5-axis applications, and Hangsterfer’s Coolants and Lubricants, formulated for performance in today’s demanding machining environments.

In addition to these, we’ll also have product highlights and representatives available from many of the top-tier brands we represent—covering categories like cutting tools, toolholders, abrasives, sealing plugs, storage systems, and more.
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​Haas Factory Outlet - Kansas City
15661 South Mahaffie Street
Olathe, KS 66062

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Wednesday, June 25, 2025 
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Don’t Miss Out!
​Register Below to Attend!
Register

There will be a free BBQ lunch, Demo Day T-shirts, and a Haas Tooling prize raffle!
Stop by our table, meet our team, and discover how Factory Tooling Solutions can help you optimize your manufacturing processes. Whether you're tackling tough materials, streamlining setups, or improving surface finishes, we have proven solutions to support your goals.

Visit us at the Haas Factory Outlet in Kansas on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.For more details about the event, visit the Haas Demo Day Kansas event page.
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Factory Tooling Solutions to Showcase Premier Products at Haas Demo Day 2025 in Kansas

6/17/2025

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Factory Tooling Solutions Haas Demo Day Kansas
Factory Tooling Solutions is excited to announce our participation in the Haas Demo Day 2025 at the Haas Factory Outlet in Kansas, taking place on June 12, 2025. This annual event is a great opportunity for manufacturers, engineers, and shop owners to get hands-on experience with the latest in machining technology—and we’re proud to be part of it.
​

We’ll be showcasing innovative tooling, workholding, and metalworking solutions from several of our leading principals. Featured products will include Jergens Workholding systems, known for their precision and versatility in 5-axis applications, and Hangsterfer’s Coolants and Lubricants, formulated for performance in today’s demanding machining environments.

In addition to these, we’ll also have product highlights and representatives available from many of the top-tier brands we represent—covering categories like cutting tools, toolholders, abrasives, sealing plugs, storage systems, and more.
​

​Haas Factory Outlet - Kansas City
15661 South Mahaffie Street
Olathe, KS 66062

​
Wednesday, June 25, 2025 
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Don’t Miss Out!
​Register Below to Attend!
Register

There will be a free BBQ lunch, Demo Day T-shirts, and a Haas Tooling prize raffle!
Stop by our table, meet our team, and discover how Factory Tooling Solutions can help you optimize your manufacturing processes. Whether you're tackling tough materials, streamlining setups, or improving surface finishes, we have proven solutions to support your goals.

Visit us at the Haas Factory Outlet in Kansas on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.For more details about the event, visit the Haas Demo Day Kansas event page.
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Five Misconceptions about Face Driving

6/10/2025

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Five Misconceptions about Face Driving Riten FaceDrivers
Have you ever wondered if face drivers can handle large parts or support live tooling? In this video, the experts at Riten address five of the most common misconceptions about face driving that have led to confusion in the machining world.

Questions Answered in This Video
  1. Can face drivers handle large parts?
  2. Do face drivers only support shallow cuts?
  3. Will machining away from the face driver unseat the drive pins?
  4. Is it only possible to achieve a rough finish with face drivers?
  5. Can face drivers be used with live tooling like face mills, drills, or keyway cutters?

Why Watch
Riten’s experts debunk these myths with real-world insights, providing clarity on performance, accuracy, and versatility in face driving applications. Whether you’re optimizing a turning process or considering face driving for the first time, this video is a must-watch for machinists, engineers, and shop owners.

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Seal It Right the First Time – Koenig Expander® Solutions for Aerospace Applications

5/7/2025

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by Bernard Martin
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If you've worked on any aerospace project, you know there’s no room for error—especially when it comes to fluid or pressure systems. One tiny leak can ground a plane or compromise an entire hydraulic manifold. That’s where the Koenig Expander® comes in. It’s one of those quietly brilliant components that makes life easier for engineers and machinists alike—no threads, no sealants, no drama.

At Factory Tooling Solutions, we represent Boneham Metal Products (BMP), the North American source for Koenig Expanders. If you’re sealing off cross-drilled holes in a high-pressure aerospace system, this is your plug-and-play solution—literally.

What Makes Koenig Expanders So Useful?
These little plugs are genius. They expand radially to seal holes by driving a precision pin into a metal sleeve—done. No tapping threads. No applying messy sealants. Just a quick press-fit that locks in place and holds tight, even under brutal pressure or extreme temps.

They’re perfect for:
  • Sealing off unused ports in hydraulic manifolds
  • Plugging cross-holes in actuator housings
  • Simplifying compact fuel and cooling systems
  • Aerospace engine blocks, gearboxes, avionics, and more

If you’ve been wrangling with pipe plugs or trying to RTV your way out of sealing issues, this will feel like a breath of fresh air.

Let’s Talk Options – Which Expander Fits Where?

Here’s a quick breakdown of how each series works—and where they shine:

SK Series – Blind Holes / Push-Style Seal (Ball Bearing Activation)
The SK Series is Koenig’s most popular style and uses a push-style activation. After you drop it into the hole, you drive a ball-bearing pin down into the sleeve, expanding it outward to grip the bore and seal the passage.
  • Handles up to 600 bar (8,700 psi)
  • Drop it in and drive the pin—fast, simple, reliable
  • Sizes from 3.0 mm to 22.0 mm
  • Available in stainless steel, brass, or aluminum
  • Ideal for hydraulic actuators, fuel systems, and landing gear components
  • Perfect when you’ve got a blind hole and want to keep install time minimal

LK Series – Through Holes / Pull-Style Seal (Break-Off Pin)
The LK Series is built for through-hole sealing and uses a pull-style activation. When installed, the internal pin is pulled up—causing the sleeve to expand—then the pin breaks off inside the body for a flush finish.
  • Rated up to 450 bar (6,500 psi)
  • Press-in install—super low-profile for tight spaces
  • Sizes from 4.0 mm to 12.0 mm
  • Clean break-off inside means no protrusion
  • Great for applications where the plug sits in the middle of a manifold or tube with limited clearance

HC Series – Max Pressure / Pull-Style (High Compression)
For applications that push pressure boundaries, the HC Series is your go-to. It also uses a pull-style internal expansion, but it’s built to withstand intense force.
  • Withstands over 1,000 bar (14,500 psi)
  • Ideal for deep bores, heavy-wall components, or multi-material stacks
  • Designed for extreme duty environments like spaceflight, advanced defense, or next-gen jet engines

Built to Withstand Aerospace Abuse
Koenig Expanders aren’t just tight—they’re tough. They hold up in:
  • Temps from -40°C to +150°C (and up to +200°C in some models)
  • Aerospace fluid systems with vibration, thermal cycling, and pressure shocks
  • Materials like aluminum 7075, 6061, stainless, titanium, and even aerospace polymers

You’ll also find them certified and spec’d to:
  • SAE J533
  • NAS 1394
  • EN9100 / AS9100

Easy to Install, Easy to Trust
No special tools required—just a press and a few seconds, and you’ve got a seal rated for flight. The bore finish tolerance? H7, with surface roughness up to Ra 3.2 µm (125 µin) still performing like a champ.
That’s a big win when you’re dealing with precision-cast housings or tight machining schedules. You don’t need to baby the installation or micromanage your sealing—just drop it in, drive it, and move on.

Let’s Get You Set Up with the Right Plug
If you’re working on aerospace systems—military or commercial—chances are you’ve already run into sealing challenges. Let us help you pick the right Koenig Expander for your application. Whether it’s an off-the-shelf SK Series for a manifold or a custom HC solution for a flight control actuator, Factory Tooling Solutions and BMP have your back.

Shoot us a print, give us a call, or tell us where you're seeing leaks—we’ll help you seal it once and seal it right.

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Ditch the Hand Deburring – Let Tanis Shell Mill Holder Disc Brushes Do the Dirty Work

4/16/2025

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by Bernard Martin
Tanis 6” CeramiX Tufted Pattern Disc Brush featuring 3M Abrasive Grain.
Tanis 6” CeramiX Tufted Pattern Disc Brush featuring 3M Abrasive Grain.
Let’s be honest—nobody loves hand deburring. It’s time-consuming, inconsistent, and nobody wants to spend the end of a long shift hunched over a bench with a file or scotch-brite wheel. That’s why more shops are switching to Tanis Shell Mill Holder Disc Brushes—a simple drop-in solution for automated edge deburring, surface prep, and finishing right in the CNC.

These brushes are made to fit standard shell mill holders, so you can toss them into your toolchanger like any other tool. But instead of cutting metal, they’re smoothing it out—knocking down sharp edges, blending surfaces, and giving your parts that final, finished touch.

What’s the Big Deal with These Brushes?
Tanis brushes aren’t your average off-the-shelf wire wheels. These are built for CNC machines and designed to take on burrs, not just wipe dust off. The bristles are made with CeramiX™ abrasive filaments, which is fancy talk for ceramic grit embedded in flexible nylon. That combo gives you aggressive material removal without damaging your part geometry.

The best part? You don’t need to re-fixture or move parts to a secondary station. Just program the brush path into your CNC cycle and let it do the work. It's efficient, repeatable, and saves your team from a lot of manual labor.

Built for the Machine Shop
Here’s what makes these brushes perfect for production environments:
  • Mounts like a shell mill – Fits right into standard 1-1/2” x 4” shell mill holders with drive pin holes.
  • Multiple diameters – Ranges from 2" up to 8" depending on your part size and access.
  • Abrasive types – Choose from CeramiX, Silicon Carbide, or Aluminum Oxide based on your material and finish needs.
  • Grit options – From rough 46 grit to fine 320, you’ve got flexibility for anything from burr blasting to surface blending.
  • RPM Ratings – Smaller brushes can spin up to 6,000 RPM; bigger ones top out around 2,000. Always check the safe range.
  • Filament lengths – Usually between 1" and 2-3/8", giving you enough brush reach without floppiness.

What Can You Use Them For?
Just about anything you’d normally hand-deburr—except now you can automate it. Shops use them for:
  • Breaking edges on milled parts
  • Blending chamfers after drilling or tapping
  • Cleaning up 3D-printed metal surfaces
  • Prepping parts for anodizing or paint
  • Smoothing slots, cross-holes, and pocket walls
You can run them dry or with coolant. The filaments are heat-resistant and won’t load up like traditional abrasives. They also keep a consistent pressure and cut over time—so your first part looks as good as your hundredth.

Quick Tips on Choosing the Right One
Not sure which brush to pick? Here’s a quick guide:
  • Need serious burr removal? Go coarse (46–80 grit) with CeramiX.
  • Doing light blending or prepping for finish? Try 180–320 grit.
  • Working on aluminum or composites? Silicon Carbide works great.
  • Want a one-brush-fits-all? CeramiX is your go-to for most metals.
Still not sure? Give us a call—we’ll help you pick the right brush for your material, part geometry, and surface finish goal.

Automate the Finish—And Free Up Your Crew
Adding a Tanis Shell Mill Holder Brush to your CNC setup is one of those small upgrades that makes a big impact. You’ll save time, reduce manual labor, and get more consistent part finishes. Plus, your team will thank you for taking one more tedious task off their plate.

At Factory Tooling Solutions, we carry the full lineup of Tanis disc brushes and can help you get started with a test setup. Just tell us what you're running, and we’ll help dial in the right brush and process.

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Choosing the Right Live Center for Your Application – A Guide to Riten

3/12/2025

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by Bernard Martin
Riten Super Duty Live Center 62,000 lbs load.
Riten Super Duty Live Centers are High capacity, three-bearing live centers designed especially for the high loads, high removal rates, and close tolerance requirements of mill roll manufacturing and rebuilding. Handle loads of 62,000 lbs. and larger.
When you’re chasing precision in turning, grinding, or hard-to-hold applications, your live center isn’t just another component—it’s the foundation of support that keeps your work steady and your tolerances tight. And when it comes to live centers, Riten is one of the most trusted names in the business.

With a massive catalog of standard and specialty live centers—many in stock and ready to ship--Riten gives you the flexibility to choose exactly what you need based on part weight, RPM, material type, or even coolant flow requirements. But with so many configurations available, how do you zero in on the right live center for the job?

Let’s break it down.

Start With Your Application

Riten live centers are categorized based on machining operation. That makes selection much easier once you know the demands of your setup. Here are some of the core series you should know:
  • Multi-Use Centers – Ideal for general-purpose turning, these centers balance rigidity and versatility. They’re a great starting point for most shops.
  • Heavy-Duty and Super Duty Centers – Built with larger bearings and beefier construction, these are made for high-load applications, like shaft turning or large castings.
  • High-Speed Centers – Optimized for lighter loads but high-RPM work. Think Swiss-type machines or high-speed production cells.
  • Spline Rolling & Pipe Nose Centers – Designed for tough forming applications or to support hollow and large bore components.
  • Tracer, CNC, and Accu-Point Centers – Tailored for tight-tolerance profiling or repeatable precision on turning centers and lathes.
  • Live Dead Centers – Yep, sounds contradictory, but these rotating dead centers are ideal for grinding and applications where spindle heat or rotation affects alignment.

Technical Considerations

Once you’ve matched a series to your application, there are a few more technical specs to dial in:
  • Taper Size: Available in Morse, Jarno, Brown & Sharpe, and custom tapers--Riten’s centers fit virtually any tailstock.
  • Bearing Load Ratings: Axial and radial load capacities range from 200 lbs to over 12,000 lbs depending on model. Bearings are preloaded and sealed for long life, even in coolant-heavy environments.
  • Runout: Most standard Riten centers offer ≤0.00005" TIR (total indicator reading), with some precision models achieving ≤0.00003".
  • Speed Ratings: Depending on the design, models are rated up to 10,000 RPM. High-speed series use lighter bearing preloads and lubricants to manage heat and run smooth.

Specialty and Custom Solutions
If you have a weird part, extreme load, or nonstandard spindle, Riten can still help. Their Custom Design Department has built centers for turbine rotors, missile components, aerospace shafts—you name it. They also offer rebuilds and inspection services for centers already in the field.

How to Select the Right Riten Live
Center for Your Application

Riten Industries offers a comprehensive range of live centers designed to meet various machining requirements. This guide will assist you navigating Riten's offerings to find the optimal live center for your specific application.
General Purpose Turning
  • Recommended Product: Multi-Use Live Centers
  • Applications: Manual lathe operations, general-purpose turning.
  • Features: Accuracy of ±0.0001", suitable for workpieces weighing up to 1,000 lbs.
  • Tapers Available: Morse Taper 2–5.

High-Speed CNC Turning
  • Recommended Products:
    • CNC High RPM Sprint Live Centers
    • CNC Quick Point High RPM Live Centers
  • Applications: High-speed CNC operations, Swiss-type machines.
  • Features: Sprint series offers up to 10,000 RPM with ±0.00005" accuracy; Quick Point series allows interchangeable points for versatility.
  • Tapers Available: Morse Taper 2–5.

Heavy-Duty Turning
  • Recommended Product: Heavy Duty Live Centers
  • Applications: Turning large shafts, rolls, and forgings.
  • Features: Four-bearing design, supports workpieces up to 14,000 lbs, accuracy of ±0.0001".
  • Tapers Available: Morse Taper 3–7.

Extra Heavy-Duty Applications
  • Recommended Product: Extra Heavy Duty Live Centers
  • Applications: Machining of large rolls, turbines, and heavy forgings.
  • Features: Three large bore angular contact bearings, supports workpieces up to 22,500 lbs, accuracy of ±0.0001".
  • Tapers Available: Morse Taper 5–7.

Super Heavy-Duty Applications
  • Recommended Product: Super Duty Live Centers
  • Applications: Machining of extremely large components exceeding 25,000 lbs.
  • Features: Designed for high-load applications, supports workpieces up to 100,000 lbs.
  • Tapers Available: Custom configurations available upon request

Precision Grinding
  • Recommended Product: Super Accurate Live Centers
  • Applications: High-precision grinding operations.
  • Features: Accuracy of ±0.00005", compact design, extended points available.
  • Tapers Available: Morse Taper 2–5.

Spline Rolling
  • Recommended Product: Spline Rolling Live Centers
  • Applications: Spline rolling operations requiring high thrust and radial loads.
  • Features: Accuracy of ±0.00025", designed to withstand high loads.
  • Tapers Available: Morse Taper 3–5.

Pipe and Tubing Applications
  • Recommended Product: Pipe Nose Live Centers
  • Applications: Supporting thin-walled pipe and tubing during machining.
  • Features: Accuracy of ±0.00025", designed to minimize distortion.
  • Tapers Available: Morse Taper 3–5.

Light and X-Light Applications
  • Recommended Product: Light and X-Light Live Centers
  • Applications: Machining of small, delicate parts in medical or aerospace industries.
  • Features: Accuracy of ±0.00005", supports workpieces from 2 oz. to 10 lbs.
  • Tapers Available: Morse Taper 1–3.

Radial Compensation
  • Recommended Product: Adjusta-Point Radial Compensating Live Centers
  • Applications: Compensating for misaligned center holes.
  • Features: Adjustable point can relocate up to 0.030" in any direction.
  • Tapers Available: Morse Taper 3–5.
Selecting the appropriate live centers for your shops needs is going to make you more efficient and improve you bottom line . Riten Industries offers a diverse range of live centers tailored to various applications, ensuring precision, durability, and efficiency.

Made in the USA—Backed for Life
Every Riten live center is made in Ohio using heat-treated steel and precision-ground components. They don’t just stand behind their centers—they inspect and document every one. Many products come with a lifetime service policy, and they’ll rebuild it at cost, as long as the body is intact.

Why Riten? Why FTS?
Factory Tooling Solutions is proud to represent Riten’s full lineup of live centers. Whether you need a drop-in replacement or want help spec'ing out a new production line, we’re here to help you match the right live center to the job—and keep it running.

For further assistance or to request a quote, please get in contact with us!

Let’s get that spindle spinning true.
Contat FTS
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Rego-Fix ER Holders – The Standard Everyone Else Follows

2/12/2025

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by Bernard Martin
Rego Fix Overview of ER Collet holder product offering
If you’re working in a shop with CNC mills, routers, live tooling or turning centers, chances are you’ve already got ER collet holders in your lineup. But not all ER holders are created equal—and Rego-Fix proves that every day. After all, they invented the ER collet system back in the 1970s. That’s not just history; it’s the foundation of a product line that continues to lead the industry in performance, repeatability, and innovation.

Rego-Fix ER holders are built for versatility. Whether you’re spinning CAT, BT, SK, or HSK tapers in a vertical mill, sliding into CYL or CYD straight shanks on a turning center, or dialing in ISO 20 toolholders on a CNC router, there’s a Rego-Fix ER solution designed to match. They even offer Comet holders for rigid tapping. Every one of these options is grounded in Swiss precision and backed by decades of development.

Rego-Fix has refined and expanded their offering to suit nearly every spindle and application across milling, drilling, reaming, grinding, and tapping.

What sets their system apart isn’t just legacy—it’s engineering. From ultra-precision concentricity to full-spectrum compatibility across tapers, routers, and turning centers, Rego-Fix has the most comprehensive ER collet holder lineup on the market.

Built to Fit Your Machines—No Matter
What You’re Running

One of the biggest strengths of the Rego-Fix ER collet holder lineup is just how versatile it is. These holders aren’t limited to one or two machine types—they’re engineered to integrate seamlessly with nearly any machine interface you’ll find in a machine shop today.

Running a vertical or horizontal mill? You’ve got all the usual suspects covered:
  • CAT tapers (ANSI B5.50) are a North American staple—Rego-Fix offers these in multiple gage lengths, balanced options, and coolant-through variations.
  • BT tapers (JIS B 6339) are popular in Japanese and Korean machining centers thanks to their symmetrical design and excellent rigidity at high speeds.
  • SK holders (DIN 69871) serve as the European equivalent to CAT, but with a flange design that ensures tight toolholder-to-spindle contact.
  • HSK interfaces (DIN 69893 A, C, E, F, T) are your go-to when you’re pushing the spindle RPM. The dual-contact design (flange and taper) gives superior accuracy and repeatability for high-speed machining, and Rego-Fix offers a complete range to match different HSK types depending on your spindle’s interface and drawbar system.

Got a live turret or a modular tool block system?  Straight shank holders are your friend.
  • CYL holders are plain cylindrical shanks—easy to clamp in sleeves, blocks, or any system where axial alignment is crucial.
  • CYD holders add a drive slot that prevents rotation in the sleeve or block, giving you better torque resistance in mill-turn and lathe setups.
Working with routers or tapping heads? Rego-Fix has you covered here too:
  • ISO 20 toolholders are compact and lightweight, ideal for smaller CNC routers where spindle mass and speed control are critical.
  • Comet holders are designed for rigid tapping applications. When paired with ERC tapping collets, they deliver high-precision torque transmission with square-drive compatibility to prevent slippage and tap breakage—perfect for synchronized or rigid tapping cycles.

Performance Specs That Actually
Move the Needle

Let’s talk numbers—the ones that affect your finishes, your tooling life, and your spindle bearings:
  • Total Indicated Runout (TIR): Standard ER collets hit ≤10 microns, but if you need tighter tolerances think precision reaming or micro-tooling, the Ultra-Precision ER-UP collets bring it down to ≤5 microns.
  • Clamping Range: You’re covered from 0.2 mm up to 36 mm across ER 8 to ER 50 collets. Whether it’s a 1/8" end mill or a 1-3/8" drill, there’s a holder-collet combo ready to grip it securely.
  • Balance: G2.5 at 25,000 RPM or better isn’t just a spec—it means less chatter, less spindle wear, and better surface finishes when running at high speeds, especially on HSK and BT tapers.
  • Coolant-Through Options: Rego-Fix doesn’t force you to buy a whole new system to get through-spindle coolant. Their holders work with sealing disks, or you can retrofit an existing setup with the reCool® system—convert your external-coolant ER holders into internal coolant delivery in minutes.
  • Material and Construction: Each holder is made from case-hardened alloy steel with a precision-ground taper and internal bore. That’s not just for looks—it resists wear, corrosion, and distortion under load, so you can count on long-term concentricity and durability.

Tap with Confidence – Rego-Fix ERC
Tapping Solutions

Tapping’s one of those operations where there’s no room for error—misalignment, poor torque control, or tool pullout can destroy a part in seconds. That’s why Rego-Fix designed their ERC tapping collets and Comet holders as a precision-matched system to get the job done right the first time.

ERC tapping collets come standard with a square drive interface, which means your tap isn’t just clamped—it’s locked in. That square drive transmits torque directly to the tool without relying solely on friction, which helps prevent slippage and protects against broken taps, especially on tough materials or fine-pitch threads.

Need coolant through the tap? No problem. ERC collets are available with internal coolant channels to keep cutting edges cool and flush chips from deep blind holes. That’s a huge advantage when threading aluminum, stainless, or any material that likes to gall up in the flutes.

These collets are compatible with a wide range of global thread standards—ISO, DIN, ANSI, and JIS—so no matter what print comes across your desk, you’re covered. And when you pair them with Rego-Fix Comet holders, you get a rigid and balanced setup that supports both synchronous (rigid) tapping and floating tap cycles on older equipment.

It’s a plug-and-play solution that’s built for accuracy, repeatability, and tool life—exactly what you want in a production tapping setup.

Bring It All Together with Factory Tooling Solutions
Whether you're running high-speed mills, turning centers, routers, or just looking to finally solve that tool pullout issue on your heavy roughing job, Factory Tooling Solutions has the complete Rego-Fix ER system to get you there and distributor partners to service you.  Get in touch with FTS and they'll have on of their application engineers on-site to help you out!

From precision-tuned holders and ultra-accurate collets to square-drive tapping systems and coolant conversion kits, we’ll help you spec the right combination for your machine and your process.
Ready to upgrade your toolholding game? Let’s talk ER solutions that actually make a difference.
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OMG Right Angle Heads – Get the Spindle Where You Need It

1/15/2025

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by Bernard Martin
OMG TA TACP Right Angle Heads

If you’ve ever wrestled with part orientation or lost hours resetting a fixture just to reach a tough machining angle, you already know the value of a good right-angle head. OMG’s TA and TA.CP series angle heads aren’t just good—they’re purpose-built to deliver rigidity, accuracy, and performance where traditional spindle access just isn’t possible.

OMG’ (Officine Meccaniche Golinelli) has built a reputation over 60 years for designing heads that perform under pressure. Their TA and TA.CP series offer a broad range of configurations with robust internal gearing, innovative backlash-free anti-rotation mechanisms, and options that integrate seamlessly into both large and compact machine tool environments.

TA Series: Heavy-Duty Versatility
with Unmatched Precision

OMG Right Angle Heads Product Offering TA Series Heavy Duty
OMG Heavy Duty Angle Heads
The TA Series is OMG’’s flagship line of right-angle heads, designed for everything from simple 90° machining to highly specialized multi-axis operations. These heads feature Gleason ground bevel gears and precision bearings, delivering torque and speed with zero compromise on accuracy. With over 110 base models—and nearly 4,000 variations when you factor in all the spindle types, lengths, and coolant options—it’s the most complete line of angle heads on the market today.

Whether you’re running a vertical machining center with an ATC, a traditional mill, or a motorized turret on a turning center, TA heads are engineered to handle it.

Key Specs:
  • Max RPM: up to 10,000 RPM
  • Spindle Configurations: Single-spindle, double-spindle, fixed 90°, adjustable ±90°
  • Coolant Options: Through-spindle coolant (TSC) available
  • Gearing: Heat-treated Gleason bevel gears
  • Bearings: Precision bearing assemblies for rigidity and smooth rotation
  • Back-End Shanks: DIN 69871, CAT, BT, HSK, and BBT
A big feature is OMG’s newly engineered anti-rotational system—an internal V-shaped torque arm pin that eliminates angular play, even under load. This means better finishes, tighter tolerances, and repeatability you can trust job after job.

TA.CP Series: Compact,
Lightweight, No-Compromise Performance

OMG TA.CP Series Light duty angle heads
OMG TA.CP Series Light duty angle heads
Need right-angle capability on a smaller VMC or compact horizontal? Enter the TA.CP series. Designed specifically for machines with lower tool changer weight limits, these heads deliver the same OMG quality in a lighter package.

TA.CP angle heads use an aircraft-grade aluminum alloy body, reinforced with high-precision internal gearing and OMG’s same V-shaped anti-rotation system. Despite their light weight, they’re fully capable of drilling, tapping, and reaming—making them ideal for high-volume, cost-sensitive production.

TA.CP Series Highlights:
  • Head Construction: Aerospace aluminum body with reduced weight
  • Torque Arm: Lightweight and simplified, still compatible with Heavy Duty Stop-Blocks
  • Gear Design: Ground Gleason gears, lubricated for life
  • Back-End Shanks: DIN 69871, BT, BBT, CAT, and HSK
  • Extended-Length Options: For deeper or offset applications
  • Indexing: Optimized setup for faster machine integration
These angle heads are engineered for seamless compatibility with existing OMG modular tooling systems, meaning you can use TA.CP heads without needing to reconfigure your entire setup

Why It Matters
If you're serious about reducing part handling, improving surface finishes, and opening up new toolpath strategies, investing in a precision right-angle head can be a game-changer. OMG’s TA and TA.CP series let you add flexibility and precision without overloading your tool changer or compromising your spindle integrity.

Whether you’re retrofitting an older machine or outfitting a new high-speed center, OMG’s modularity and attention to detail ensure the right fit—and the right performance—for your application.

Call Factory Tooling Solutions Today
Curious how an OMG angle head could improve your cycle times or help tackle tricky part geometries? Contact Factory Tooling Solutions to discuss your specific application or to request a demo. Let’s get that spindle where you need it.

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Jergens 5-Axis Vises – The Compact Powerhouse for Multi-Axis Machining

12/11/2024

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by Bernard Martin
Jergens 5-Axis Vises
If you're running a 5-axis machine, you already know the biggest challenge: maximizing part access while minimizing setup. That's exactly where Jergens’ 5-Axis Vises shine. Designed specifically for multi-axis work, these vises give you the rigidity, precision, and part access you need to take full advantage of your machine’s capabilities—without a pile of modular fixturing.

The Jergens 5-Axis Vise lineup is fully compatible with standardized 52mm and 96mm pull-stud mounting patterns, making it a direct alternative to other modular workholding systems on the market. You get the same quick-change capability and zero-point repeatability—without being locked into a proprietary jaw or base platform. This open compatibility makes it easy to integrate Jergens’ vises into your existing setup, or to build a modular fixturing system from the ground up.

Low-Profile Design, High-Rigidity Grip
The hallmark of the Jergens’ 5-Axis Vise is its compact, low-profile footprint. That means more tool clearance around your part and fewer worries about long-reach tools vibrating or chattering when you're contouring complex geometries. But don’t mistake compact for weak—these vises are built tough. The stationary and moving jaws are both guided by dowel pin alignments and a precision-ground base, ensuring repeatability within ±0.0005".

The wedge-style clamping mechanism is a game-changer for high-precision work. Instead of traditional top-down clamping that risks part lift, this system pulls the movable jaw down and in, locking your workpiece firmly in place with low torque input—and high holding force. That translates to better surface finishes, tighter tolerances, and longer tool life.

Modular and Repeatable for the Real World
Whether you’re working on short runs or production quantities, Jergens’ gives you flexibility. All 5-Axis Vises feature precision ground locating features compatible with Jergens’’ Drop & Lock Pallet Changers and Ball Lock® Mounting System. That means fast changeovers and minimal indicating—ideal for lights-out operations or high-mix shops.

You’ll also appreciate that these vises are available in multiple jaw widths and base lengths, including:
  • Jaw widths: 75mm, 100mm, 125mm
  • Clamping ranges: from 0" up to 7.87" (200mm)
  • Base lengths: up to 300mm
  • Material options: Case-hardened steel body and aluminum or steel soft jaws
  • Mounting options: Bolt-down, Drop & Lock™, or integrated Ball Lock®
And yes, Jergens’ also offers quick-change jaws, so you can adapt to different part families without stocking a dozen different vises.

Built for 5-Axis, Ready for Anything
From aerospace to medical to motorsports, we’ve seen these vises in action holding everything from titanium orthopedic implants to aluminum intake manifolds. With the Jergens’ 5-Axis Vise on your table, you're unlocking more than just spindle movement—you're unlocking efficiency, part access, and process stability.

Ready to get more out of your 5-axis machine?
Contact Factory Tooling Solutions to test-drive a Jergens 5-Axis Vise and see how it fits into your machining workflow.

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Huot Toolscoot – A Better Way to Roll with Your Tooling

11/13/2024

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by Bernard Martin
Huot 40 Taper Toolscoot SuperScoot  UltraScoot II
Shown here left to right: Huot 40 Taper - Toolscoot ,SuperScoot and UltraScoot II
If you’ve ever juggled armloads of collet racks, tooling trays, and hand tools across the shop floor from the tool crib to your CNC you know the struggle is real. That’s where the Huot Toolscoot steps in—it’s a rugged, roll-ready solution designed specifically for machinists who need to move tooling safely and efficiently from tool crib to machine and back.

Whether you’re setting up a CNC mill or running a job on a lathe, the Toolscoot is like having a mobile tool crib at your side. Designed and manufactured in the USA, this cart was built from the ground up for serious shop use. Its heavy-duty construction, smart layout, and modular storage options help reduce tool changeover time, minimize dropped tools, and keep your high-value holders protected and organized.

Built Shop Tough
The Huot Toolscoot isn’t some off-the-shelf utility cart dressed up for the shop floor. This thing is built to work—hard. It’s made entirely from heavy-gauge steel, finished with a tough powder coat that stands up to chips, dings, and general shop abuse. Once it’s loaded up with tooling, it rolls smoothly thanks to locking front casters and fixed rear wheels that give you control and stability without wobble.

But what really makes the Toolscoot a machinist’s best friend is how it’s laid out. You can choose from several configurations that offer tilted trays, vertical toolholder racks, and built-in drawers—so you’re not just pushing around a pile of gear; you’ve got a purpose-built mobile station.

Every toolholder rack is precision-machined to hold your CAT 40s, CAT 50s, BT 30s, HSK 63s—whatever you run—with no risk of tools tipping over or bouncing out. And the trays are angled just right so you can see and grab what you need without digging around.

Toolscoot Models and Options
Huot didn’t stop with just one design. They’ve created a range of Toolscoot models to match the way you work. For basic setups, you can go with the CAT 40 or CAT 50 versions that hold either 18 or 40 tools—great for shops doing frequent tool changeovers. If you need to carry more than just holders, the combo carts mix in drawers and shelves so you can stash collets, inserts, wrenches, or whatever else you need at your station.

Looking for something a bit more streamlined?
The ToolScoot II has a slimmer footprint that’s easier to maneuver in tight spaces and includes thoughtful upgrades like a built-in handle and optional storage bins. And for the high-output shop, the ToolScoot Pro takes it up a notch with even more stability, higher load capacity, and an ergonomic design that’s built for all-day use.

Want your cart to match your shop colors or include your company branding? No problem--Huot offers custom finish options to keep things looking sharp and professional.

Specs That Matter
  • Material: Welded steel frame, powder-coated finish
  • Weight Capacity: Up to 1,200 lbs, depending on model
  • Toolholder Compatibility: CAT 30/40/50, BT 30/40/50, HSK 63/100
  • Tray Capacity: 18 to 80 tool positions
  • Footprint: 18" x 32" up to 28" x 48"
  • Accessories: Drawers, locking doors, storage bins, ID tags, and more

Why It Matters
Let’s face it—dropped tools cost money. Time wasted looking for a tool during setup adds up fast. The Huot Toolscoot solves both problems while protecting your investment and keeping things flowing. It’s not just about convenience—it’s about improving efficiency, reducing tooling wear, and helping machinists work smarter.

Ready to Roll?
If you’re looking to streamline setup time and protect your tooling, Huot’s Toolscoot might be the missing piece. Factory Tooling Solutions is your go-to source for getting the right Toolscoot model to match your machines and workflow. Reach out today—we’ll help spec the right cart and get you rolling.

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