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Oct 2016

Machining Heat-Resistant Super Alloys? Hold On Tight

The chances of a tool slipping or pulling out in its holder during work is increasing. Here are some insights to help you select the proper holder for your work.

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Tool Holders

Dec 2015

Is BIG-PLUS An International Standard?

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

Nov 2018

Get the Most Out of Your Tool Holders

Overall gripping strength increases as you increase the size of your tool holders (when looking at the same type of holder).

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Tool Holders

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

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

Feb 2025

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Your Complete Guide to Runout in Machining and How to Avoid It

Understanding and controlling runout is crucial for any machine shop looking to maintain competitive advantages in today's precision-driven manufacturing environment.

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Tool Holders

Compact Type

Compact type Angle Heads for drilling and tapping are approximately 25% lighter when compared with standard units. The case and head are substantially reduced.

Centering

Indexable centering tools feature solid tool performance with the economy of indexable tooling where only the cutting tip is replaced.

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.

Fixed 90°

Angle Heads increase productivity by easily changing the angle of the cutter while utilizing the original workpiece setup.

Tips & tricks

These tips are intended to give you a better understanding of what these products can do, how to best use them and how to get the most out of them.

Jan 2024

BIG DAISHOWA Expands Lineup of Fullcut Mills

BIG DAISHOWA has expanded its lineup of Fullcut Mill FCM tools to include larger diameters and additional lengths.

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Cutting Tools

Mar 2016

Mega Perfect Grip Milling Chuck Eliminates Pullout During Heavy Duty Milling

BIG DAISHOWA introduces the Mega Perfect Grip, a simple to handle, heavy-duty milling chuck for heat resistant super alloys (HRSA) that eliminates end mill pullout under heavy torque loads.

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Announcements

Tool Holders

May 2017

BIG DAISHOWA Adds Options to Mega ER Grip Collet Chuck Offering

BIG DAISHOWA’s Mega ER Grip was designed to outperform all standard ER systems in the four most critical areas of tool holder performance: clamping force, concentricity, rigidity and balance at high spindle speeds.

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Tool Holders

Apr 2020

Successfully Machine Undercuts with BIG DAISHOWA’s Lollipop from SPHINX

The Lollipop from SPHINX is ideal for machining undercuts, deburring and multi-axis machining.

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New Product