Tips & Tricks

Enjoy tips & tricks written by our product specialists. These tips are intended to give you a better understanding of what these products can do, how to best use them, and how to get the most out of them. Feel free to contact the BIG DAISHOWA Marketing Department for further information regarding any topic you see here.

Rough Boring vs. Fine Boring
There’s more than one way to finish a hole. The most effective option will depend on the number of parts, acceptable cycle time and tolerance callouts.
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Boring Tools
Demystifying Insert Nose Radius Selection
Even among experienced machinists, choosing the right insert for boring a hole remains a difficult process that is fraught with myth and misconception. However, it is no myth that insert selection can completely save or kill performance on an application.
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Boring Tools
Cleaning is Key to Runout Control
Cleanliness is key to achieving good runout control when assembling tool holders. Small particles or oil in a tool holder can cause large runout of the cutting tool, deceasing tool life and performance.
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Accessories