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Another major benefi t of Tool Tech’s workhold-
ing investment is the speed at which the system
can be reconfi gured to accommodate different
part setups. Rusty explained that much of their
work involves very small batches—sometimes
just a single part. The ability to quickly and easi-
ly adjust the tooling confi guration is a signifi cant
advantage. For one-off batches, the concept of

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Very Large Plate Setup in MV4800S
Very Large Plate Setup in MV4800S
Before investing in Ram Precision tooling, it was not uncommon for Before investing in Ram Precision tooling, it was not uncommon for
Tool Tech to build custom tooling just to hold a part. In some cases, Tool Tech to build custom tooling just to hold a part. In some cases,
more time was spent making the tooling than actually cutting the part. more time was spent making the tooling than actually cutting the part.
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Today, thanks to the fl exibility of the Ram Precision system, they can Today, thanks to the fl exibility of the Ram Precision system, they can
often eliminate the need for custom tooling altogether. In a sense, the often eliminate the need for custom tooling altogether. In a sense, the
modular workholding system can be confi gured to function as custom modular workholding system can be confi gured to function as custom
tooling. To illustrate the point, Rusty showed a tall part setup that was tooling. To illustrate the point, Rusty showed a tall part setup that was
completed entirely using Ram Precision components.completed entirely using Ram Precision components.
Returning to the discussion on ROI, it became clear that quantifying Returning to the discussion on ROI, it became clear that quantifying
the return is complex. Is the value in the reduced setup time? The the return is complex. Is the value in the reduced setup time? The
improved accuracy? The fl exibility and speed of reconfi guration? Or is it improved accuracy? The fl exibility and speed of reconfi guration? Or is it
the customer satisfaction that comes from quick-turnaround projects? the customer satisfaction that comes from quick-turnaround projects?
In reality, all these elements work together to provide Tool Tech with a In reality, all these elements work together to provide Tool Tech with a
competitive advantage—one that continues to drive their growth.competitive advantage—one that continues to drive their growth.
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During the facility tour, it was evident that Tool Tech handles a wide During the facility tour, it was evident that Tool Tech handles a wide
variety of work. Bill confi rmed this, noting that while it can vary slightly variety of work. Bill confi rmed this, noting that while it can vary slightly
throughout the year, their typical workload breaks down as follows: throughout the year, their typical workload breaks down as follows:
30% automotive, 30% general industrial, 20% defense, 15% aerospace, 30% automotive, 30% general industrial, 20% defense, 15% aerospace,
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and the remaining 5% comprised of various specialty projects.and the remaining 5% comprised of various specialty projects.
The facility is clean, bright, and well-organized. Equipment includes multiple CNC machining centers, large
horizontal milling machines, a CNC waterjet, and a wide assortment of traditional toolroom equipment.
It’s clear that Tool Tech has the capacity to handle a broad range of work.

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