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.
We hear all the time how so many of our customers rely on the Unilock 138 series round workholding chuck for its mid-size diameter and adaptability to custom fixture designs.
Jack Burley, VP of Sales and Engineering at BIG KAISER shared his knowledge to Fabricating & Metalworking magazine for options targeted to make positive impacts on vibration without breaking the bank.
Dialing in a finishing job can be meticulous, with several measurements, adjustments and discussions taking place. That not only costs time, but those tool touches and interactions introduce some risk inside a shop. Our next boring innovation will help eliminate many of those repeated interactions and extra adjustments.
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.
BIG Kaiser now offers BIG Daishowa’s high precision Mega ER Grip with the KAISER modular KAB connection, allowing custom collet chuck configurations with standard components.
After researching presetters for eight years—including four trips to IMTS—CEO Ronda Peterson knew it was the time to invest in the next level of efficiency for her shop.
Earlier this month, we hosted nearly 80 students from two local high schools for Manufacturing Day. Held on the first Friday in October, Manufacturing Day allows students to see first-hand the reality of modern-day manufacturing careers.