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When a customer approached us looking to upgrade their Okuma vertical machining center, they had two main goals: boost volume and increase flexibility. What we delivered was a fully integrated trunnion table and custom workholding solution—built for speed, modularity, and accuracy. Let’s walk through this setup and what makes it such a powerful tool for any high-mix, high-output CNC environment. ​Built Around the Lyndex-Nikken CNC180 Rotary Table At the heart of this system i

For over 100 years, Skidmore Pump, based in Benton Harbor, Michigan, has built a reputation for manufacturing industry-leading condensate return pumps, boiler feed systems, vacuum systems, and related accessories. But even with a long legacy of quality, their team knew there was room to improve efficiency—particularly in their machining department. ​ That opportunity came into focus after a conversation at IMTS 2022, where Skidmore connected with Martin Trunnion Tables. The c

At Martin Trunnion Tables, our custom fixtures are designed with one goal in mind: making your machine tool more productive. This week’s featured solution showcases a dual-pallet Brother vertical machining center, each side outfitted with a dedicated Brother T-200Ad rotary table and a fixture custom-engineered to the customer's specific part and process. This isn’t just a pair of fixtures—it’s a coordinated system that unlocks continuous, high-density 4th-axis machining acros

At Martin Trunnion Tables, we're proud to say our products are 100% American made—not just in label, but in every detail that matters. From CNC trunnion table castings to precision workholding solutions, every Stallion trunnion, tombstone, and fixture that leaves our shop floor is the result of local materials, American hands, and homegrown expertise. It Starts with Cincinnati Cast Iron ​Our process begins right here in Cincinnati, Ohio, where our castings are poured using Cl

At Martin Trunnion Tables, we’re all about helping shops simplify multi-sided machining. One of our recent setups—featuring a Stallion L-Series Trunnion with a 110” x 10” working surface—is a perfect example of how the right workholding configuration can transform machine tool capability. Built for Large-Scale Precision This L-Series model was purpose-built for a high-mix, high-volume manufacturer running a Mazak vertical machining center. The working surface spans an impress

Understanding When the TS1200/3500 Makes the Difference At Martin Trunnion Tables, we design every solution to enhance the performance and precision of your machining setup. One of the most valuable upgrades for high-force applications is a braking system. While most rotary tables offer built-in braking, there are situations where that torque just isn’t enough. That’s where our TS1200/3500 braking systems come in. So, when does it make sense to add one? Here are three common

In this blog, we explore the fascinating interplay between Martin Trunnion Tables and Fifth Axis Workholding, highlighting how these technologies are reshaping the landscape of manufacturing automation. The discussion is anchored in a YouTube video featuring insights from Tony Gunn and Alec, who delve into the integration of UR robots, Martin Trunnion Tables, and the advanced workholding solutions from Fifth Axis in a Haas TM2 setup. The Essential Role of Automation The video

The Limitations of Conventional Robodrill Processing Typically, Robodrills operate by processing one part or even just one side of a part at a time. While effective, this method isn't always the most efficient, especially under increasing production demands. This standard approach can lead to significant downtime, as each individual part must be set up and aligned, which is time-consuming and reduces the overall throughput. The Transformation with Trunnion Fixtures Trunnion f

At Martin Trunnion Tables, our team takes immense pride in pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in custom workholding solutions. Recently, we completed a fixture project that exemplifies our commitment to precision, innovation, and customer satisfaction. This project, designed for a Fanuc Robodrill, showcases how we seamlessly integrate advanced workholding components to create a solution that meets the unique needs of our customer. A Fixture Tailored for Precision Machi

Samchully Workholding offers a wide variety of rotary table options for vertical machining centers. Martin Trunnion Tables often supplies workholding fixtures for these units, greatly increasing their productivity and versatility. In this week's post we are going to breakdown a few of our favorite applications featuring samchully rotary tables and why each of them is especially unique. Samchully S-170 Rotary Table with Stallion 9/20 Trunnion Table The first workholding soluti

While the Stallion Trunnion Table can be designed and manufactured for any CNC rotary table on the market, we have more experience making fixtures for HAAS rotary tables than any other brand. We are often faced with limitations due to machine table size, machine travel and rotary table capabilities. In this post we are running through potential 4th axis applications specifically for your HAAS rotary tables and how they resolved certain limitations. Stallion 9/23 Trunnion Tab

Compact, versatile 4th Axis Solution attached to a KOMA RBS-160R We have been working closely with our partners, KOMA Precision, for years to build fixtures for manufacturers using their rotary tables. Today we are going to review some of the workholding solutions that we have put together and the applications that these designs are best used for. The first concept involves the RBS-160R rotary table, the Stallion 5/18 Trunnion Table, and the Orange Vise Delta IV compact vise.

We often work and collaborate with our partners, Lyndex Nikken, to provide fixtures to our mutual customers. In this blog post we are going to run through some of our most commonly use applications that feature both the Stallion Trunnion Table and the line of Nikken rotary tables. The rigidity and immense clamping torque of the Nikken rotary table, when paired with our products, offers the perfect 4th axis solution to your vertical machining center. Our first highlighted fix

From time to time, or very often for some shops, a batch of parts comes through the door that not only requires multi-op machining, but also a high-volume solution. The traditional way to handle this is to design 3 or 4 special fixtures to hold this part for each operation and manually rotate the workpiece until the finished part is complete. Today, with the growing interest and market for 5-axis machines, this process can be eliminated relatively quickly, but not for an inex

Since the 2020 pandemic, many of our customers are considering what it takes to transition their shops to automation. Whether they are using cobots or full automation cells, questions regarding the necessary workholding often come up in conversation. With the increase in demand for autonomous workholding in mind, we have developed standard automation packages for a variety of HAAS machine tools featuring the best workholding products the industry has to offer. In this piece,

It's almost 2023, and if your shop is like ours, you're probably struggling to find and keep talented machinists and employees. Wages are high, labor supply is short, and efficiency within your shop has never been more critical. Every scrapped part, cumbersome workholding setup, and inefficient program is hurting your bottom line like never before. As a workholding company, we spend a lot of time talking to customers, much like you, about their biggest bottlenecks and headach

In the constantly evolving world of manufacturing and machining, innovative technologies are continually being developed to help companies enhance efficiency and precision. The Stallion L-Series trunnion table is one such cutting-edge innovation, offering numerous advantages for any machining center. In this blog, we will delve into the technical aspects of the Stallion L-Series, highlighting the key points that set it apart from other workholding solutions in the industry. S

In the evolving maze of manufacturing, many seek the Holy Grail: a seamless blend of efficiency and quality. If you've been at the crossroads, considering either a complete automation of machine tending or avenues to shave off precious minutes from setup times, you're not alone. Enter Martin Trunnion Tables, the game-changer for Mazak Vertical Machine Tools. A Tailored Approach to Manufacturing Excellence Martin Trunnion Tables isn’t always about off-the-shelf solutions. When

In the realm of CNC machining, a fraction of an inch can make a world of difference in the quality, accuracy, and functionality of the final product. This makes the choice of a trunnion table — a critical component in modern machining setups — a crucial factor for machinists. Martin Trunnion Tables stands out in this regard, owing to the rigorous tolerances maintained during the manufacturing of our trunnion tables, ensuring an unparalleled level of precision. One of the hall

We are extremely excited to announce that we are now offering tombstones for Horizontal Machining Centers. These CNC Tombstone fixtures can be made in a variety of shapes, sizes, and materials: AMROK tombstones are designed to hold the industry's tightest tolerances for flatness, parallelism, perpendicularity, surface finish and hole location. These CNC machining fixtures can be made specific to any customer's workholding solution, including Schunk, 5th Axis, Mitee-Bite, Jer