Few industries are as essential to the nation’s economy and infrastructure as over-the-road (OTR) trucking. These massive vehicles, traversing highways from coast to coast, form the backbone of the country’s transportation and logistics network. The … Read More
A Culture of Quality: Ahaus’s Commitment to Quality Control in Custom Workholding and Automation
Ahaus Tool and Engineering, a leader in custom workholding and custom automation, has made quality control a cornerstone of its operational philosophy. There are two crucial aspects of Ahaus’s quality control framework: the ISO 9001:2015 … Read More
What is “Custom” Workholding?
When we at Ahaus Tool & Engineering describe workholding, what exactly are we talking about? The technical meaning is the “design and build of any device used to safely support or secure a workpiece for … Read More
How to Get a College Education and a Tool and Die Apprenticeship at the Same Time
Lots of companies are hiring right now. You see the “Now Hiring” signs in front of just about every business these days, from retail stores to restaurants to service centers. Many places are offering higher … Read More
Customers as Partners: Simultaneous Engineering and Collaborative Thinking
Unique, Custom Projects Require Custom Workholding At Ahaus, our vision is to be the most highly sought-after partner to create quality products, life changing experiences, and a sense of community because people trust and value … Read More
Hydraulic Vise Designs: Whatever the Application Requires
Workholding is an essential yet relatively unsung aspect of any manufacturing or machining operation. Regardless of the production requirements of a workpiece, workholding fixtures will very likely play a critical role in its processing. Whether … Read More
Workholding Equipment Critical to Manufacturing Safety and Efficiency
The design and processing of any manufactured part or workpiece requires meticulous planning. Whether cut, drilled, shaped or machined, the goal of any manufacturing outfit or job shop is to produce precision products on a … Read More
Workholding Fixtures: Manual versus Power Devices
A variety of factors come into play in the manufacturing and processing of a part. The complexity or simplicity of a part’s design, the number of parts required and how a part is to be … Read More
Finite Element Analysis
Finite Element Analysis (FEA) is a process that allows engineers to analyze products, parts and pieces to ensure that they are capable of performing tasks for clients. During the design process, our team uses FEA … Read More