BIG DAISHOWA Blog

Struggling to meet customer expectations, a small change made a big difference to one shop.

For many shops setup may be the silent time killer. Shaving just 15 minutes off each setup can add up to tens of thousands of dollars in savings. But where to start?

Tooling Today compiles technical topics, product insights, and tips and tricks for improving productivity and reducing scrap.

Switching out two end mills for a face grooving attachment saves Keselowski Advanced Manufacturing 45 minutes in cycle time.

Over the last couple of decades, digitization has increasingly crept into our lives. In the metalworking world it’s undeniable. Digital boring heads have emerged as indispensable time-saving and quality-ensuring tools in machine shops.

With state-of-the-art toolholding technology, Jorge Rucoba’s machine shop doubled its process indicators and gained competitiveness in the Mexican mold market.

IMTS is back and we’re excited to see you. Here are some of the new and upgraded solutions you’ll be able to see and ask our experts about.

Good measurements make setups faster, reduce recuts and identify potential spindle or holder issues before they become bigger problems. Let’s look at a few of the key areas to measure and the handy solutions available.  

Using MEGA Synchro tapping holders, a metal components manufacturer shortens cycle time by 200%.

No matter what, a new machine represents a significant cost in a manufacturing project. This investment can be compromised if it is not tooled up properly.