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Sep 2019

BIG DAISHOWA-Americas Moves Production of CAT50 Smart Damper for Milling to U.S.

To offer more flexibility, BIG DAISHOWA has moved production of its CAT50 milling adapters to the U.S.

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In The News

Dec 2015

Is BIG-PLUS An International Standard?

If you purchase cheap dual contact tooling after being told by a supplier that it will work just as good as the original you risk unsatisfactory performance.

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Tool Holders

Dec 2009

Rounding Up the Usual Suspects

What to check when boring performance goes bad.

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Boring Tools

Feb 2021

Maximizing Machining Performance: Choosing the Right Tool Holder for High-Speed Precision in Medical Manufacturing

Tool holders play a critical role in connecting elements maximizing machining performance, however, several different styles are available and the most suitable one will depend on the operation.

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Tool Holders

Sep 2016

Benefits to Tool Presetting in this Aerospace Manufacturing World

In the precision, no-room-for-error world of aerospace, manufacturers need sophisticated tool presetting like airplanes need wings.

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In The News

Presetting

Mar 2021

Bike Maker Discovers Time and Cost Savings with Specialty Tool Holders

Bicycles are one of the oldest modes of transportation, but that doesn’t mean they haven’t evolved with the times.

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Tool Holders

Nov 2016

BIG DAISHOWA Launches Slimmed-Down Milling Chuck for Precise, Powerful Cutting with Ø1/2" End Mills

BIG DAISHOWA has launched the HMCJ, a super-slim milling chuck with peripheral coolant supply, designed to support heavy-duty and finish end milling tasks with power and precision using Ø1/2” or Ø12mm cutters.

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Announcements

Tool Holders

Aug 2014

Spindle Speeders Allow Micromachining on Lower-rpm Machines

As cutting tool manufacturers increase the recommended operating conditions for their products, users achieve the desired result: shorter cycle times on existing machine tools.

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Speed Increasers

Sep 2010

Accessories in Action

Machine tool accessories can offer economical solutions to many tooling and machine setup issues.

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Accessories

Feb 2015

Checklist for Long-Reach Toolholders

Moldmakers hoping to avoid problems such as chatter, poor tool life and molds that fail quality control muster need to consider a variety of factors when selecting a long-reach toolholder.

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Tool Holders

Apr 2021

6 Tips for Tooling Up a New Machine Tool

In order to take full advantage of a machine tool's capabilities, you must have the tooling to unlock a machine’s full capability. Here is some advice for making the most of a new machine tool with the right tooling.

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General Interest

May 2019

Premium clamping devices ensure process reliability

The contract manufacturer Schittl from Deutsch Kaltenbrunn specializes in the production of one-offs and small series projects. Based on a recommendation from the multi-brand dealer Metzler, they use chucks from BIG DAISHOWA. This is their story.

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Interesting Articles

Dec 2010

Presetting Pays Dividends

The presetting machines available today are accurate, easy to use and provide closed-loop tool compensation on the CNC machine tool, saving significant time during job change-over.

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Tool Measuring

Feb 2019

BIG DAISHOWA Simplifies Accurate Retention Force Measurement of Machine Tool Spindles

By ensuring that the retention force is at the correct level, cutting performance remains consistent, providing high-quality machining results.

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New Product

Aug 2017

The ergonomic cockpit of the Speroni FUTURA AutoShrink

In-Machine Tool Measurement vs. Offline Presetting

In-machine laser technology is touted by machine tool builders and distributors as the way of the future and an indispensable tool for machinists. Do you really need an offline presetter if you have in-machine lasers?

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Presetting