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Aug 2014

Let Your TMS and Machine Tools Talk Amongst Themselves

Tool management system (TMS) software & a tool presetter can accomplish both cutting cost and increases in productivity for a shop’s day-to-day activities.

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Presetting

Jun 2013

Tool Time for Fracking

With a little knowhow and the right tools, see how you can significantly reduce cycle time by rough boring instead of performing a helical interpolation with a mill.

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Boring Tools

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

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

Oct 2016

Machining Heat-Resistant Super Alloys? Hold On Tight

The chances of a tool slipping or pulling out in its holder during work is increasing. Here are some insights to help you select the proper holder for your work.

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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

May 2013

Evolving Toward Digital

Boring tools with a digital readout aren’t the standard in U.S. shops, but their use is growing.

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Boring Tools

Oct 2020

Optimization in Everyday Machining Increases Reliability, Efficiency and Tool Lifetime

By using digital technology and optimized indexable inserts, Schmauser Müller Metalltechnik has increased process reliability and efficiency in fine boring, as well as increased the lifetime of its tools by a factor of three.

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Boring Tools

Apr 2017

Zero-Point Workholding Systems: A Creative Solution for Many Manufacturing Operations

Small efficiency advantages multiplied over many cycles can have dramatic impacts on the bottom line, so it’s important to seek creative approaches.

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In The News

Workholding

May 2012

BIG KAISER Further Expands Comprehensive Line-Up at IMTS Booth W-1600

BIG KAISER expands its product line, bringing the highest quality, most precise, most reliable and most accurate tooling and accessory products to market.

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Featured

General Interest

Sep 2014

Digital Tooling Improves Accuracy, Reduces Scrap

The return on investment from digital boring comes from the time saved making adjustments on the spindle, as well as the increased adjustment accuracy.

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In The News

Boring Tools

Mar 2021

Tool Holder Maintenance Prevents Downtime

There are three particularly sensitive areas of the tool holder assembly that can experience process-affecting wear and tear and cause a cycle to change.

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Accessories

Cleaning Tools

Feb 2017

Tools, Holders and Runout: Uncover the Hidden Savings

Runout can be fickle, but finding a solution for it can pay significant dividends. How a little wobble can really increase your costs.

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Tool Holders

Cutting Tools

Jul 2010

Riding Herd on Runout

Many machine shops lack objective criteria for making toolholder purchasing decisions & most are made by price alone. However they can improve runout significantly by using the right toolholders.

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Tool Holders

Apr 2018

BIG DAISHOWA Tooling Upgrade Wins Races for Team Penske

To make their cars as light and aerodynamic as possible, Team Penske’s shop performs delicate work milling aluminum, titanium and steel.

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In The News

Tool Holders