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The hydraulic chucks for Swiss lathes offering has expanded to include inch-size standard chucks, as well as new F Type and R Type chucks.

To offer more flexibility, BIG DAISHOWA has moved production of its CAT50 milling adapters to the U.S.

The medical industry pushes the limits of precision for machining and tools. The trend toward less-invasive surgery using smaller parts translates to a need to better control the preci­sion and tolerances of micromachining processes.

Charlie Mitchell, machinist for Andretti Autosport, spent up to eight hours setting up his five-axis machine with 10 tools to run 30 to 40 different processes on a part. Using UNILOCK pallets, set-ups times are 70 to 80 percent shorter.

When it comes to securely and accurately situating material on a machine table, there’s often more than one way to get the job done. With that in mind, consider these fundamental factors before purchasing new workholding.

When it comes to boring operations, learn when to use a ground chip-breaker vs. a molded chip-breaker.

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

There may have been a time when good enough was good enough, but in today’s competitive metalworking market, good enough won’t cut it.

BIG DAISHOWA introduces a new small-diameter indexable rough boring solution for a range not previously available.

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.

The Twin Cutter’s ability to take on heavier cuts allows shops to be more efficient.

Even among experienced machinists, choosing the right insert for boring a hole remains a difficult process that is fraught with myth and misconception. However, it is no myth that insert selection can completely save or kill performance on an application.