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

An automotive radiator is basically a heat exchanger designed to prevent an engine from overheating. The liquid coolant that is circulated throughout an engine becomes extremely hot and requires cooling before it is distributed back … Read More

We’ve come quite a long way since Henry Ford first introduced the assembly line in the early part of the 20th century. Even in their wildest dreams, Mr. Ford and his counterparts would have found … Read More

Precision machining equipment is central to the production of an inestimable array of products we use everyday. Items that must be engineered to a very high tolerance depend on machinery that can perform the work … Read More

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

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

We’re excited to report that two of our Mechanical Design Engineers, Joel Lieungh and Mike Wilbur, have recently passed the testing to become Certified SolidWorks Professionals (CSWP). SolidWorks is the 3D parametric design software our … Read More

Bill Tegeler is an applications engineer for Ahaus Tool & Engineering. In his own words, he would call it a “sales support role.” Tegeler works directly with the sales engineers to develop concepts for customers … Read More

Automated Machine Builders Ahaus Tool & Engineering has been offering customers high-quality solutions to challenging manufacturing, tooling and automation equipment needs for more than 60 years. We have the ability to work with our customers … Read More

Heat Exchanger Manufacturing Ahaus has been in the heat exchanger business since the late 70s. We have long developed semi-standard machines that were always customized to the customer’s needs. It helps to have a great … Read More

A major power generation company came to Ahaus because they needed a fixture that could inspect turbine blades. These turbine blades often get bent or damaged in the field, and the company needed an efficient … Read More

Advances in 3D Printing Technology Pave Way for Future of Precision Machining Sometimes referred to as “rapid prototyping,” the technology applied to 3D printing actually has been around for about 30 years. Recent advances in … Read More

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

Ahaus Tool & Engineering is known as a one-stop shop for all machining services.We like to handle anything from automation and workholding production to mechanical designing to installation and inspection. However, precision machining is the … Read More

Over the last century, technology has evolved at a seemingly exponential rate. IT systems and computerized devices continue to decrease in size as they increase in both power and capability. We are now able to … Read More

Automation equipment first began to be used in the automotive industry in the 1950s. Its many forms have since spread to a wide and diverse range of industries. The manufacturing industry in particular has benefitted … Read More

Plenty of tooling and engineering companies promise and guarantee that their processes, design craftsmanship and inspections will deliver durable and quality end products the clients have always needed. However, one thing Ahaus does differently than … Read More

Ahaus Tool & Engineering employs a group of project engineers and design engineers with a number of years of expertise in the workholding fixture industry. From hydraulics operation to part placement, our experienced engineers work … Read More