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When Demagnetization Fails: The Long-Term Effects of Incomplete Demag Cycles in Electromagnetic Chuck Controllers
In precision manufacturing, small oversights can lead to major long-term problems. One such issue that often goes unnoticed until it's too late is a faulty demagnetization cycle in an electromagnetic chuck controller.
Ben Nordman
May 13 min read


The Advantages of Custom Workholding Solutions from Magna-Lock USA
In the world of precision manufacturing, workholding plays a critical role in ensuring that parts are securely held in place.
Ben Nordman
Feb 134 min read


No One Electromagnetic Chuck Design is Ideal for Every Application
Explore what features are best in a electromagnetic chuck for your workpiece.
Bert Thorstenson and Bob Ferguson
Apr 30, 20246 min read


Electromagnetic Chuck & Control Failure
To avoid unnecessary safety risks & downtime it is crucial to know how your electromagnetic chuck & controller work together.
Susanne Nordman
Apr 14, 20243 min read


Preventative Maintenance: A necessity in today's manufacturing world
A somewhat self-explanatory term, preventative maintenance is a plan that is put in place within a company to determine when a machine will
Ben Nordman
Feb 29, 20242 min read


Magnetic Powerhouse
On the cusp of completing its 75th year in the manufacture and service of magnetic machine tools, we review how Magna-Lock USA magnetic...
Susanne Nordman
Sep 16, 20233 min read


A Look Back at Magna-Lock and Brown & Sharpe Collaborations
By pairing Magna-Lock workholding with complementary products from Brown & Sharpe, thousands have known the quality & reliability of both.
Susanne Nordman
Jul 18, 20233 min read


Valuing an Electromagnetic Chuck
Many factors need to be considered to put a proper value on a pre-owned electromagnetic chuck.
Susanne Nordman
Jul 10, 20234 min read


Magna-Vises Recognized as One of Coolest Things Made in Illinois
This year, Obsidian's Magna-Lock USA Magna-Vise sets were nominated into Makers' Madness and was named one of the coolest things made in IL.
Ben Nordman
Mar 30, 20232 min read
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