Tips & Tricks

Enjoy tips & tricks written by our product specialists. These tips are intended to give you a better understanding of what these products can do, how to best use them, and how to get the most out of them. Feel free to contact the BIG DAISHOWA Marketing Department for further information regarding any topic you see here.

16
Jan 2020
BIG-PLUS
What is BBT and BCV?
Sometimes our customers see our tool holder catalog numbers and ask us, "What is BBT and BCV?" Great question!
Categories
Tool Holders
13
Dec 2019
BIG KAISER Twin Cutter Rough Boring Head
Rough Boring vs. Finish Boring
There’s more than one way to finish a hole. The most effective option will depend on the number of parts, acceptable cycle time and tolerance callouts.
Categories
Boring Tools
27
Feb 2019
Demystifying Insert Nose Radius Selection
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.
Categories
Boring Tools
18
Dec 2018
EWE digital boring head.
Digital Boring Head Backlash?
"I just received my 112 Series Digital boring head, and the backlash is terrible! How do I return this head for a standard dial type?" Not so fast! Do you have a boring bar clamped in the head yet?
Categories
Boring Tools
09
Apr 2018
Taper cleaners
Cleaning is Key to Runout Control
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.
Categories
Accessories