BIG DAISHOWA News

Our news section includes new product announcements and press releases so that you can stay up-to-date with BIG DAISHOWA. Feel free to contact the BIG DAISHOWA Marketing Department for further information regarding any topic you see here.

Empowering Future Manufacturers: Tools for Schools Program Enters its Third Year

Tools for Schools program continues to grow and support the next generation of manufacturers.

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Announcements

BIG DAISHOWA Opens State-of-the-Art Facility to Increase Manufacturing Capacity

The plant is designed to meet today’s production needs and accommodate future growth.

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In The News

BIG DAISHOWA Announces Personnel Appointments

BIG DAISHOWA announces personnel changes to support the company’s strategic initiatives.

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Tools for Schools Program Supports Local Manufacturing Programs

Annual program supports future generation of skilled workers.

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Announcements

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

Make the Most of a Tool’s Entire Life

Successful shops always look for ways to differentiate and innovate for competitive advantage. Cashing in on the entirety of a tool’s life with an advanced tool management system is perhaps the most effective way to do that right now.

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Presetting

BIG DAISHOWA Expands Range of Smart Damper-Integrated Products

BIG DAISHOWA has expanded its lineup of Smart Damper-integrated products to include 318 Large Bore Systems and the CK1, CK2 and CKB3 systems.

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Boring Tools

Buy Your Favorite Tools, Support Your Local Schools

For the second year in a row, customers who choose best-in-class cutting tools, tool holders and workholding products from BIG DAISHOWA will support their local manufacturing training programs at the same time.

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Announcements

BIG DAISHOWA Introduces C3 Series of BIG CAPTO Tool Holders

BIG DAISHOWA has introduced the C3 program, an expansion of the BIG CAPTO tool holder line, designed to increase efficiency and precision for small lathes.

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Tool Holders

BIG DAISHOWA to Exhibit at Eastec

BIG DAISHOWA will have several products and technologies on display, including tool holders, boring solutions and presetters.

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Events

BIG DAISHOWA Introduces MEGA 12DS Power Chuck for Heavy-duty End Milling

BIG DAISHOWA has announces addition to the MEGA DOUBLE POWER CHUCK lineup for heavy-duty end milling.

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Tool Holders

BIG DAISHOWA, Customers Give Back to Local Schools

BIG DAISHOWA issued tooling certificates to educational institutions through its Tools for Schools program.

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Announcements

Year-End Offer: Earn Free Tools for Your Favorite Schools

Committed to workforce development, BIG DAISHOWA will donate a tooling certificate on qualifying orders to the buyer’s school of choice.

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workforce development

Andrettii and BIG DAISHOWA present at IMTS

Andretti, BIG DAISHOWA to Discuss How UNILOCK Workholding Reduced Setup Times at IMTS

Using UNILOCK modular workholding, Charlie Mitchell of Andretti Autosport, reduced many of his setup times by 70-80%. He’ll join BIG DAISHOWA Product Specialist John Zaya, on stage at IMTS to explain how he did it.

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Workholding

BIG DAISHOWA Unveils EWA, a Fully Automatic Boring Head

The EWA Automatic Fine Boring System performs closed-loop boring operations without a human operator.

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Boring Tools

BIG DAISHOWA’s Michael Herman Promoted to Vice President Sales

BIG DAISHOWA Inc. announces Michael Herman has been promoted to Vice President Sales.

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Announcements

360° LED Indicator and Swiss-lathe Solution Added to Base Master Lineup

BIG DAISHOWA has released upgrades to its Base Master measuring devices.

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Tool Measuring

BIG KAISER Changing Name to BIG DAISHOWA

BIG KAISER Precision Tooling Inc. is excited to share important news concerning the name of its company. BIG KAISER Precision Tooling Inc. will change its name to BIG DAISHOWA Inc., effective January 1, 2022.

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General Interest

Heavy duty dial indicator stands with 220 lb. capacity.

BIG KAISER releases two dial indicator stands with 220 lb. capacity

BIG KAISER introduced the heavy-duty MU-VZ and SU-VZ dial indicator stands for precise, stable positioning of inspection devices.

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Tool Measuring

Accessories

BIG KAISER Offers Largest, Longest Mill Holders Yet with Smart Damper Vibration Control

BIG KAISER has expanded its lineup of Smart Damper-equipped, arbor-style face mill holders.

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Tool Holders

BIG KAISER Expands Hydraulic Chuck Offering for Swiss Lathes

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.

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Tool Holders

BIG KAISER Introduces BIG CAPTO Rough Boring Tool

The new SW BIG CAPTO Rough Boring Head makes it possible to perform rough and finish boring processes.

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Boring Tools

6 Tips for Tooling Up a New Machine Tool

In order to take full advantage of a machine tool's capabilities, you must have the tooling to unlock a machine’s full capability. Here is some advice for making the most of a new machine tool with the right tooling.

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General Interest

Tool Holder Maintenance Prevents Downtime

There are three particularly sensitive areas of the tool holder assembly that can experience process-affecting wear and tear and cause a cycle to change.

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Accessories

Cleaning Tools

BIG KAISER Becomes Newest Member of the Okuma Partners in THINC Network

BIG KAISER recently joined Okuma America Corporation’s Partners in THINC network, a collaborative network of 40+ companies that service the metalcutting and manufacturing industries.

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In The News

BIG KAISER Adds Chip Blower for Use with Hydraulic and Milling Chucks

BIG KAISER Precision Tooling has updated its offering of Chip Blowers for added compatibility with hydraulic and milling chucks.

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New Product

Bike Maker Discovers Time and Cost Savings with Specialty Tool Holders

Bicycles are one of the oldest modes of transportation, but that doesn’t mean they haven’t evolved with the times.

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Tool Holders

BIG KAISER Presents Fifth Annual Donation to NRL

With the help of its customers, BIG KAISER was able to make its fifth annual contribution to program benefitting students.

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Announcements

Maximizing Machining Performance: Choosing the Right Tool Holder for High-Speed Precision in Medical Manufacturing

Tool holders play a critical role in connecting elements maximizing machining performance, however, several different styles are available and the most suitable one will depend on the operation.

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Tool Holders

To Balance, or Not to Balance Tool Holders?

A lot of conflicting information has circulated about balancing tools over the years. Let's clear some things up and make life a little easier for you.

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Tool Holders