Partnerships, engagements, and recognition.

Rego-Fix is a Swiss precision toolholding manufacturer whose powRgrip and ER systems are benchmarks in high-performance machining. Way of the Mill is a technical partner at the Rego-Fix Center of Machining Excellence — the only service provider among a room of product vendors, contributing real-world production expertise to the CME's programs and events.

Blaser Swisslube is a Swiss manufacturer of high-performance cutting fluids and metalworking lubricants. Way of the Mill runs Blaser products in production and recommends them with confidence — chosen for the consistency they deliver in surface finish and tool life.

Triag is a Swiss manufacturer of modular workholding systems built for precision and repeatability. Way of the Mill uses Triag Swiss modular workholding in production — selected for the rigidity and flexibility it brings to high-volume setups.

The Rochester Technology and Manufacturing Association serves the precision manufacturing community in the Rochester, New York region. John delivered a technical talk on 5-axis machining to an audience of industry professionals who understand the difference between theory and what actually works on the floor.

NYMAT is a machine tool group representing dealers and manufacturing technology professionals across New York State. John presented at their VIP open house session on preparing CNC processes for automation — covering what needs to be in place before automation is layered in, and what happens when it isn't.

Utah Tech University's manufacturing program prepares students for careers in precision machining. John delivered a guest lecture walking students through the full machine tool acquisition process — how to define requirements, evaluate equipment, and make a decision that serves the work rather than the spec sheet.