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Cheater bars are appropriately named, especially when it comes to tightening tool holders. We see the common pipes that are often added to the end of wrenches to achieve more torque in customers’ shops all the time. And while these makeshift wrenches may make tightening or loosening holders easier, the damage they can cause is often overlooked.

As part of BIG KAISER’s on-going commitment to workforce development, Executive Advisor Chris Kaiser will take part in the NTMA’s Spring Conference session, “Does Your Company have a Workforce Culture?”

There comes a point when we must ask if it is time to replace or repair equipment. Consider these factors when you're faced with that decision.

If you’re looking for fast, easy return on investment, improving tool life is one of the best options a metalworking operation has.

Do you want to make setup time more productive and reduce cost? Read on to learn tips on getting accurate setups done faster.

The recent Tooling Today Live virtual event is now available on demand.

Safety in the shop involves careful handling of tooling. Get tips to help ensure tooling is set up properly, cared for and keeps your team safe.

Machinery tooling and equipment that get parts produced the fastest is always the best choice, right? But what else needs to be considered when choosing equipment for low- to mid-range production volumes?

Nowhere else is the concept of cost-efficiency more intensely analyzed than in the cut-throat world of manufacturing, and for good reason.

For the sixth consecutive year, our customers and NTMA members helped raise funds to benefit the National Robotics League.

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.  

Any time a customer comes forward and is willing to publicly discuss their experiences with our products it’s really exciting.

It has been a busy spring at our Hoffman Estates facility. On March 20, we hosted 28 students from New Trier High School as a part of Oakton Community College’s 6thannual Manufacturing Expo 2014.

Precisely ground micro drills, especially those that are made of tough, nano-grade carbide and are small enough to drill accurately through a single hair follicle, aren’t exactly a dime a dozen.

The presetting machines available today are accurate, easy to use and provide closed-loop tool compensation on the CNC machine tool, saving significant time during job change-over.