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Not all pull studs are created equally.

Engineers at LORD Corp., a manufacturer of expensive and complex aerospace parts, were struggling to achieve tight tolerances for precision bores on a new engine mount prototype.

A group of students from James B. Conant High School enjoyed a front-row seat at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway during the final day of practice for the 2018 Indianapolis 500.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by the BIG KAISER booth during IMTS. It was an amazing six days.

The first challenge to machinability – beyond simply working in titanium – for Colorado-based Cogitic Corporation was securing the cylinder in the universal machining center. It was also important to maintain access to the through-hole, which has an internal square key slot perpendicular to the stem hole.

Tim Grosch, operations & purchasing manager, shares how he started at BIG KAISER almost 30 years ago.

When it comes to dialing in an ER system’s performance to match a specific application’s requirements or long life, there are three components to consider: the collet, the body of the holder and the nut.

Tool holders are the bridge between the machine and the part. It’s important to carefully select, care for and use holders.

To achieve efficient tool life, proper finish and productivity in high-speed work, tool holders need to be as rigid, compact and short as possible to keep the whole assembly stable. Here's what you need to know when choosing a high-speed tool holder. 

Here are a few tool and part holding considerations for getting the most out of a mill-turn machine.

When choosing a tool holder, you want consistent results and long service life. Check out these considerations for rigid, consistent and durable tool holders.

The 2,000 parts offered in 1990 seems quaint compared to 2015’s 20,000-plus.

Just as your car’s health depends on regular oil changes and tune-ups, your shop tools and equipment require preventive maintenance to stay in good working order and to maximize life cycle.

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.

We offer some tips on how to combat common industry issues.