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Common boring mistakes that are costing you time & money—and how to fix them

Discover how investing in the right tool holders can boost precision, extend tool life and save money in the long run.

In a recently published article in Manufacturing Engineering, BIG KAISER contributes to the conversations of the evolution of five-axis machines.

For manufacturers using milling chucks, pullout is a major issue, particularly when machining HRSA’s such as titanium or inconel.

Discover how the right tool holder solved serious cutting challenges from reducing runout and streamlining operations to enabling efficiency and boosting part quality.

While most can’t invest in transformative capital equipment without months of planning and of course extensive cost, workholding is a different story.

​​​​​​​Pullout is a major issue facing manufacturers using milling chucks, especially when machining heat-resistant super alloys (HRSA) like titanium or inconel

Here are a few tool and part holding considerations for getting the most out of a mill-turn machine.

When it comes to dialing in an ER system’s performance to match a specific application’s requirements or long life, there are three components to consider: the collet, the body of the holder and the nut.

Cutting corners on tool holder quality can have major downstream consequences. Learn why and how to prevent issues in your facility.

Machine tool accessories like chip fans and T-slot covers can have a significant impact on machine performance and production.

Runout is one of the sneakier issues machinists and tool managers must deal with. It’s almost impossible to recognize in-process and difficult to diagnose after the fact. We identify potential sources.

Cheater bars are appropriately named, especially when it comes to tightening tool holders. We see the common pipes that are often added to the end of wrenches to achieve more torque in customers’ shops all the time. And while these makeshift wrenches may make tightening or loosening holders easier, the damage they can cause is often overlooked.

When it comes to securely and accurately situating material on a machine table, there’s often more than one way to get the job done. With that in mind, consider these fundamental factors before purchasing new workholding.

When high accuracy, long tool life or high-speed capabilities are important, collet chucks are often the holder of choice.