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Discover what tool presetters are, why they matter, when to use them and how to choose the best one for your shop.

Machine tool accessories can offer economical solutions to many tooling and machine setup issues.

As cutting tool manufacturers increase the recommended operating conditions for their products, users achieve the desired result: shorter cycle times on existing machine tools.

Moldmakers hoping to avoid problems such as chatter, poor tool life and molds that fail quality control muster need to consider a variety of factors when selecting a long-reach toolholder.

Without the right tool holder, difficult conditions create the perfect storm for chatter, poor tool life and failing quality control molds.

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

Everyone wants to get the most out of their tool holders. While some may take a set it and forget it approach with holders, it’s not recommended, as they have a direct impact on both parts and machinery. Here are some tips to ensure your holders deliver.

The further the tool does its work from the spindle, the more room for error. Deep pockets and cavities usually signify that a part is nearing completion, making the smallest of errors almost impossible to recover from and very costly.

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

Torque Fit, a tightening fixture for collet chucks with an integrated torque measuring system, ensures that a collet chuck is correctly tightened.

High-speed machining can dramatically boost productivity if your tooling and machine setups are up to the task.

BIG DAISHOWA has introduced MEGA ER Grip, a new premium ER collet chuck system featuring the best runout accuracy in the industry: .00012" (3 microns) at 5xD.

BIG DAISHOWA has introduced a new, high-precision hydraulic chuck for clamping straight shank tools with diameters ¼" to 1¼" and 6mm to 32mm.