Are tombstones the secret to faster setup times?

By Tom Skubala


Tuesday 12 May 2026, 11:00:00 AM


Grip Tec is seeing growing demand from users of horizontal and multi-pallet machining centres looking to reduce setup times and maximise machine utilisation.

With options ranging from blank faces to RockLock and zero-point configurations, the system allows multiple setups per pallet – turning one fixture into multiple production opportunities.

So what are the true benefits of moving to a tombstone? Tune in with Tom Skubala of MTDCNC and Jason Short of Grip Tec to see what a tombstone can offer that people don’t realise.



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