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As cutting tool diameters get smaller, the acceptable amount of runout must decrease substantially.

It is sometimes difficult for users to remove collets from our MEGA nuts. Luckily we have markings on the nuts to make it easier.

Proper clamping techniques will ensure the proper operation of all mechanical milling chucks.

When using a mechanical milling chuck that implements a needle bearing cage the correct clamping position will vary.

Cleanliness is key to achieving good runout control when assembling tool holders. Small particles or oil in a tool holder can cause large runout of the cutting tool, deceasing tool life and performance.

Adjusting screws are not just a simple set screw. They are a screw with a purpose—three actually.

Overall gripping strength increases as you increase the size of your tool holders (when looking at the same type of holder).

This message does not mean there is an error or accuracy malfunction with the boring head.

Even among experienced machinists, choosing the right insert for boring a hole remains a difficult process that is fraught with myth and misconception. However, it is no myth that insert selection can completely save or kill performance on an application.

Reducing the L:D ratio provides an improvement in speed which then provides longer tool life, better surface finish and size control of the bore.

Hydraulic chucks are an excellent choice for high accuracy applications due to their ability to maintain runout accuracy over an extended period of time.

The is no general rule to cutting tool shank insertion as a multiplier for shank diameter. All tool holder types have different requirements.

It is wrong to make diameter adjustments to the 112 Series EWD/EWE digital boring heads without having a boring bar clamped.

The concept of using guide pins to load large fixtures has been around for a long time, and it even applies when incorporating Unilock zero-point clamping systems in your fixturing.