BIG DAISHOWA Blog

The further the tool does its work from the spindle, the more room for error. Deep pockets and cavities usually signify that a part is nearing completion, making the smallest of errors almost impossible to recover from and very costly.

As our Engineering Manager, Alan Miller, likes to say, “You’re only as precise as your least precise component.”

The advances in multi-axis machining in recent years have unlocked the creativity of machine shop engineers and operators.

At BIG Kaiser we love hearing the stories about how our products provide customers solutions to their most difficult machining challenges.

When tasked with developing a faster way to machine wire EDM starter holes, our Swiss partner, Sphinx, went right to the source: their mold making customers.

As part of a continued effort to fully serve users throughout the long lifetimes of their BIG Kaiser products, we’ve made it faster, easier and more cost effective to have some popular products repaired and properly maintained.

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

Jet engine manufacturers have found that even the most infinitesimal imperfection can produce catastrophic results; absolute precision is the name of the game in the aerospace industry.

Reduced setup and changeover costs are among the many benefits of using a zero-point workholding system.

​​​​​​​Pullout is a major issue facing manufacturers using milling chucks, especially when machining heat-resistant super alloys (HRSA) like titanium or inconel