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Jun 2014

Six in One Hand, Half Dozen in the Other

There’s more than one way to skin a CAT…or should we say HSK in this case.

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Tool Holders

Mar 2020

Calculate length to diameter ratio for boring

Calculating Length-to-Diameter Ratio for Boring

Boring tool performance depends greatly on the Length-to-Diameter (L:D) Ratio of the application. While this is a straightforward calculation, the Length and Diameter values to be used may not be that clear.

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Boring Tools

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A BIG DAISHOWA MEGA CHUCK milling a workpiece.

Our Tooling Solutions Make a BIG Difference

We have exceptionally high standards for the products we represent, so you get the tools you need to get the job done right the first time, every time. That's BIG.

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

TG Collet Type

Hi-Jet Holder TG Collet Type tool holder is capable of supplying coolant through or around the tool. Reduced heat generation greatly extends tool life.

Sep 2025

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Common Boring Mistakes That Cost You Time and Money

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

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Boring Tools

Apr 2021

How to Get Accurate Setups Done Faster

Do you want to make setup time more productive and reduce cost? Read on to learn tips on getting accurate setups done faster.

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General Interest

Dec 2019

Customers Experience the Economy of Quality

Just because you buy inexpensive tooling doesn’t mean you’re saving money. Invest in your tooling and experience the economy of quality.

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General Interest

Apr 2022

Coolant Delivery Has Come a Long Way

Learn how we’ve adapted our tool holders to meet the coolant demands of modern-day machining.

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Tool Holders

Sep 2021

Making Mill-turn Machines More Flexible

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

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Workholding

Turning

Cutters

Carefully selected cutters to suit our high precision fine boring heads for micro applications.

Mar 2017

Keeping Things on Track: BIG DAISHOWA’s New Partnership with Team Penske

NASCAR teams are very meticulous in what they do – always on the lookout for ways to be more productive in their machining processes to improve their cars.

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In The News

EWB 2-50

EWB 2-50 balanceable boring heads maximize cutting speeds and feeds on small diameter bores due to an integrated counterweight.

Jan 2021

20 Ways to Save Time in a Machine Shop

You don’t have to reorganize your shop, reinvent your processes or invest in expensive machinery to eliminate inefficiencies.

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General Interest