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Nov 2018

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

Apr 2019

Tool Holders that Maintain Runout Accuracy When It Matters

Hydraulic chucks are an excellent choice for high accuracy applications due to their ability to maintain runout accuracy over an extended period of time.

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Tool Holders

Jan 2020

What is BBT and BCV?

Sometimes our customers see our tool holder catalog numbers and ask us, "What is BBT and BCV?" Great question!

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Tool Holders

Jun 2019

Download 2D and 3D Tool Data with this Online Tool

Did you know you can download 2D and 3D tool data with our Manuals, DXF and Step Search online tool? It is as easy as searching for a catalog number.

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General Interest

Sep 2019

Use MEGA Chucks to Increase Your Tool Life

As cutting tool diameters get smaller, the acceptable amount of runout must decrease substantially.

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Tool Holders

Dec 2019

BIG KAISER Twin Cutter Rough Boring Head

Rough Boring vs. Finish Boring

There’s more than one way to finish a hole. The most effective option will depend on the number of parts, acceptable cycle time and tolerance callouts.

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Boring Tools

Jul 2017

A Unique Perspective on Reducing Tooling Cost for High Volume Drills

Customers often get caught in a price war between cutting tool suppliers by attempting to reduce their total upfront investment in tooling.

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Cutting Tools

Feb 2018

Have a Question on How to Run Your KAISER Boring Tools?

Next time you have a question on how to run your KAISER boring tools, just pick up your phone—not to call, but to use the BIG KAISER App!

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Boring Tools

Feb 2017

Prolonging Tool Life of Deep Hole Drills by Using the Appropriate Pilot/Starter Drill

Selecting the appropriate pilot drill is critical to maximize performance and tool life of a succeeding deep hole or micro drill.

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Cutting Tools

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

Aug 2021

Adjusting Screws Are Not Just Simple Set Screws

Adjusting screws are not just a simple set screw. They are a screw with a purpose—three actually.

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Cutting Tools

Sep 2018

BIG-PLUS® CAT Hi-Power Milling Chuck Slim

Correct Clamping of Mechanical Milling Chucks

When using a mechanical milling chuck that implements a needle bearing cage the correct clamping position will vary.

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Tool Holders

Apr 2017

After the tool is released it is also very important to rotate the nut two additional rotations after the tool can be removed.

Proper Clamping of Mechanical Milling Chucks

Proper clamping techniques will ensure the proper operation of all mechanical milling chucks.

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Tool Holders

Americas

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Jul 2019

Back Boring with Series 310 Boring Heads

Insert holders on most Series 310 boring heads can be mounted upside down to perform precision back boring operations.

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Boring Tools