Seven Ways To Think About Workholding  There are many ways to
think about workholding. Here are some ideas that surfaced
during the preparation of this issue.  Columns From: 5/1/1998
Modern Machine Shop, ,  There are many ways to think about
workholding. Here are some ideas that surfaced during the
preparation of this issue. Perhaps they will feed your thoughts
on this important topic.  Think of setup as a pit stop. Approach
setup and changeover the way a pit crew at the Indy 500 does.
Pit crews on a winning racing team train thoroughly and prepare
carefully. They practice. They have the right tools and
components ready and in reach. Teamwork and split-second timing
are essential. Getting your machine tool back into the race with
as little downtime as possible is the key.  Think of clamps,
vises, and fixtures with the same respect you give to cutting
tools. Workholding devices don't remove any material, but they
do add value! You can't machine it right if you can't hold it
right. Workholding devices are the m