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BIG KAISER is BIG in supporting education. Nowadays, you hear so much in the manufacturing community that there are fewer students able to work in manufacturing as a result of lacking in skills.

They may be small, but we understand that our high-performance Sphinx tools play a big role in keeping spindles spinning and revenue flowing.

After researching presetters for eight years—including four trips to IMTS—CEO Ronda Peterson knew it was the time to invest in the next level of efficiency for her shop.

Learn five key factors to consider when selecting boring tools to improve performance, reduce costs and ensure part quality.

There’s a lot to consider when deciding how to tool up a new machine. Committing to a thorough tooling selection upfront is vital. Think about your tooling and machine tool as a symbiotic partnership: what affects one affects the other.

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

Using helical interpolation to open holes is common practice. And in shallow holes or one-off projects, it’s a fine choice.

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

This topic is important as toolholders provide the critical connection between a machine spindle and the cutting tool.

Choosing the right tool for the job transforms results through higher productivity, consistent quality and greater profitability.

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.

Machining at higher speeds can save time and money, however, increasing the speed also means increasing the inherent risk in the situation. To maximize speed potential, a holistic approach that considers tool, holder, machine and operator is essential.

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

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.

If you’re looking for fast, easy return on investment, improving tool life is one of the best options a metalworking operation has.