ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL—A new full color, four-page catalog available from BIG Kaiser Precision Tooling provides specifications for the mptec line of measurement and inspection indicator stands.

Articulated stands from mptec meet the highest standards of flexibility and precision. They are designed to make quality control inspections, precise run-out measurements down to the µm range, and to facilitate various machining applications, including tooling set-up. A newly designed one-piece dial gauge adaptor offers users a compact construction with greater stability, and allows a more precise and yet simple positioning of the dial gauge.

The catalog details mptec instruments available in four different models:

· Type MU/F – Indicator stand with rubber sleeves and arm extension capacity of 370mm offers sturdiness, flexibility and three-dimensional operation.

· Type SU/F – Compact version of Type MU/F, featuring arm extension capacity of 245mm. Progressive tensioning allows for optimal operation.

· Type MU/FS – Features a cast iron base for use on surface plates. The base offers three point sliding contact and one flat side for parallel measurement. An optional extension arm is offered to increase the working radius.

· Type SG – Articulated clamping arm offers precise positioning when gluing, soldering or welding. It is available with one or two tension clamps and offers a maximum arm extension of 100mm.

The mptec catalog also presents information on the DGH 4, DGH 3 and DGH 2 dial gauge adaptors, allowing users excellent repeatability, stability and exact positioning of the dial gauge.

Indicators from mptec provide extraordinary freedom of movement. Their five degrees of motion are locked and released by a single star grip, allowing quick, flexible positioning of the dial gauge.

BIG Kaiser Precision Tooling, based in the Chicago suburb of Elk Grove Village, is the exclusive sales and marketing arm in North America for Heinz Kaiser, AG, Rümlang, Switzerland, a worldwide developer and manufacturer of precision boring tools of unmatched quality for thousands of applications in metalworking. BIG Kaiser is owned by BIG Daishowa Seiki, one of the world’s leading producers of precision tool holders and measuring accessories.

BIG Kaiser is a market leader in the development, manufacture and distribution of high precision boring tools, precision tool holders including BIG PLUS systems, modular tooling systems, carbide and indexable drills and endmills, precision tool measurement and presetting systems, workholding systems and machine accessories.

To receive a copy of the mptec catalog, or for information on other BIG Kaiser products, contact BIG Kaiser at 641 Fargo Avenue, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007, telephone 847-228-7660, fax 847-228-0881, e-mail BIGKaiser@bigkaiser.com, visit our Website www.bigkaiser.com or contact the BIG Kaiser tool distributor in your area.