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Dec 2015

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

Jan 2021

To Balance, or Not to Balance Tool Holders?

A lot of conflicting information has circulated about balancing tools over the years. Let's clear some things up and make life a little easier for you.

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Tool Holders

Rough Boring Heads TWN 315

Series 315 TWN twin cutter boring heads are designed for heavy duty rough boring and semi-finishing operations.

Nov 2018

BIG DAISHOWA Adds New Tool Holder Size to Turning Offerings

BIG DAISHOWA is expanding its range of BIG Capto tool holders with the addition of a new size, C4, which is becoming increasingly popular as a quick-change system for turret tooling on lathes.

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New Product

Oct 2021

Repair or Replace? That is the Question.

There comes a point when we must ask if it is time to replace or repair equipment. Consider these factors when you're faced with that decision.

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General Interest

Nov 2021

How the Right Tool Holder Can Extend Tool Life

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

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Tool Holders

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about our products and services. We have organized the questions and answers into different categories to make it easy for you to find what you're looking for.

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

Sep 2019

Clean-Connection Accessories: Protect Investments and Increase Performance

Using inexpensive spindle, taper and bore cleaners is an effective way to keep your machine tools performing their best.

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Accessories

Oct 2019

6 Maintenance Musts to Keep Presetters Performing

Consistent accuracy is the name of the game when it comes to tool presetters. The best way to ensure you can keep faith in your presetter, just like any other piece of machinery, is to perform regular maintenance.

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Presetting

Tool Measuring

Apr 2020

How to Find Minimum Insertion Depth

The is no general rule to cutting tool shank insertion as a multiplier for shank diameter. All tool holder types have different requirements.

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Tool Holders

HSK Tooling System

HSK is a German acronym that means "hollow taper shank" and serves as the hollow taper interface that connects to HSK machines using flange contact.

BIG CAPTO

The BIG CAPTO tooling system is a dual contact modular turning and rotating tool holder that strengthens the performance of machine tools.

May 2020

Comparing HSK Tool Holders and Suppliers

We break down different styles of small HSK holders available, as well as the suppliers who offer each type.

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Tool Holders

Jun 2020

Digitally Connected Tooling Systems

BIG DAISHOWA’s Nick Jew discusses connected boring tools and how they improve data collection.

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Boring Tools