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.

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.
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Boring Tools
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?
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Boring Tools
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.
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Accessories