The Power of Synergy: Unlocking Efficiency in Modern Machining

In today’s manufacturing world, synergy isn’t just a buzzword — it’s a survival strategy. The landscape has shifted dramatically over the past decade: skilled labor is harder to find, automation is no longer optional, and customers expect faster turnaround without sacrificing precision or quality.

These realities demand more than incremental improvements — they call for true integration between technology, tooling, and process design. That’s where the collaboration between Martin Trunnion Tables, Carr Lane, and Roemheld delivers transformative value. Together, these three forces are reshaping how modern job shops and OEMs think about workholding, flexibility, and efficiency on the shop floor.

The Martin Foundation: Built on Innovation

When Stan Martin founded the company in 1993, it began as a small job shop inside Northern Kentucky University’s incubator center. Like many shops, Martin’s team was constantly looking for ways to increase productivity and precision. To streamline setups and reduce downtime, they built their own Trunnion Table — and quickly realized it offered far more potential than they imagined.

What started as an in-house solution evolved into a revolutionary product line. Today, Martin Trunnion Tables focuses exclusively on designing and manufacturing Trunnion Tables and custom workholding systems that help job shops, OEMs, and distributors do more with less.

At the center of it all is the Stallion Trunnion Table, a platform that has become the foundation for countless automated and high-precision machining setups. Martin’s mission is straightforward but ambitious: turn idle equipment into productive assets. Because we estimate that over 80% of rotary tables sold are not actively in production, Martin’s goal is to unlock their full potential — helping manufacturers reclaim lost efficiency, reduce cycle times, and increase throughput without major capital investments.

Precision, Stability, and Flexibility — Engineered for Performance

Every Stallion Trunnion Table is a product of purposeful engineering and meticulous craftsmanship. Each unit is machined or ground flat and square to ensure flawless precision. Constructed from Class #35 cast iron, these tables deliver exceptional stability, rigidity, and vibration resistance while maintaining a lightweight profile for easier integration into existing setups.

No two manufacturing environments are identical, which is why every Stallion Trunnion Table is designed to adapt to any rotary table. Each faceplate and outboard support is custom-machined for perfect compatibility with the customer’s specific rotary platform.

For shops running heavy fixtures or aggressive machining operations, Martin’s braking systems add another layer of rigidity and control — ensuring parts remain secure under the most demanding conditions. The result is a system that embodies what modern manufacturing demands: speed, repeatability, and accuracy.

In short, Stallion Trunnions aren’t just tools — they’re performance enablers, built to withstand the rigors of high-volume production while maintaining the flexibility needed for modern job shop versatility.

The Synergy: Integrating Carr Lane and Roemheld

The true power of synergy comes to life when Martin’s Trunnion innovation intersects with Carr Lane and Roemheld’s industry-leading workholding technologies. Together, they form a complete ecosystem of modular, automated, and intelligent workholding solutions — designed to push efficiency to the next level.

1. Carr Lane Carr Lock Integration

The Carr Lock system transforms how operators think about setup time and machine utilization. By integrating this system with the Stallion Trunnion Table, shops can treat their Trunnion like a full machine table, using fixture plates that can be swapped in seconds.

This approach allows manufacturers to allocate dedicated setups for different jobs — meaning less downtime, fewer mistakes, and faster changeovers. The repeatability of Carr Lock ensures that every setup is as precise as the last, enabling consistent part quality and increased spindle uptime.

For operators juggling multiple machines, the combination of Martin’s adaptability and Carr Lane’s quick-change precision translates into true efficiency gains — unlocking lean manufacturing at the workholding level.

2. Roemheld Hydraulic Solutions

Roemheld’s hydraulic vises and rotary unions introduce a new dimension of automation and reliability. In environments where machine tending and unattended operations are the goal, these systems provide the repeatable clamping and control needed for seamless transitions between operations.

Dual-station vises allow for two operations in one setup, reducing operator intervention and doubling throughput. Roemheld’s rotary unions ensure flawless hydraulic connectivity, even in rotating applications — enabling clean, efficient automation without the clutter or risk of leaks.

For high-mix or high-volume production, Roemheld Double Station Vises provide the flexibility to accommodate multiple part families with minimal adjustment. And when paired with Carr Lane Tiny Vise Wedge Clamps or other dedicated workholding components, the system becomes a powerhouse for productivity — balancing rigid clamping, rapid changeovers, and precision machining in one cohesive setup.

Bringing It All Together

What truly defines the partnership between Martin, Carr Lane, and Roemheld is a shared belief: manufacturers shouldn’t have to choose between flexibility and precision. By combining proven mechanical excellence with modern automation principles, this trio enables shops to build future-ready machining environments that adapt, evolve, and outperform.

The result? Shorter cycle times, reduced labor dependency, and expanded capacity — without compromising accuracy or consistency. That’s the power of synergy in action.