Opening Eyes to Higher Performance At BIG Kaiser we love hearing the stories about how our products provide customers solutions to their most difficult machining challenges. It’s especially rewarding when we get the opportunity to work closely with a customer who may not be as familiar with the products; that’s when our expertise and willingness…
So Small, It Can Even Drill Accurately Through a Human Hair Precisely ground micro drills, especially those that are made of tough, nano-grade carbide and are small enough to drill accurately through a single hair follicle, aren’t exactly a dime a dozen. Only a handful of manufacturers even offer them, and by and large, these tiny…
Who Made BIG KAISER’s Naughty or Nice List? From all of us at BIG KAISER, we wish you a happy and safe holiday season. Every year around this time, we’re reminded that it’s thanks to people like you that BIG KAISER continues to lead and grow. Thank you for your business and your support throughout…
Unilock Doesn’t Discriminate; Automate Loading of All Part Sizes and Shapes Reduced setup and changeover costs are among the many benefits of using a zero-point workholding system. Thanks to Unilock, our customers are achieving higher efficiency and agility related to workpiece handling. This comprehensive positioning and clamping system can be applied to almost any manufacturing…
The Workhorse Unilock 138 Series Chuck Can Now Do Even More We hear all the time how so many of our customers rely on the Unilock 138 series round workholding chuck for its mid-size diameter and adaptability to custom fixture designs. That versatility has made it BIG Kaiser’s best-selling round workholding chuck. Considering its popularity,…
BIG KAISER’s Boring Head Helps Company Serve New Industry BIG KAISER’s EWN boring head was recently featured in an article on Modern Machine Shop magazine. The article highlights how Ansonia Manufacturing, the only machine shop in the town of Sonoma, California, discovered our EWN2-32ExER32 boring head and how this tool helped them complete a tricky…
Barrier-Free Digital Boring Watch this brief video discussing the advantages of digital boring heads, such as the EWD 310 Series. Going digital doesn’t have to be a pain. Make the conversion from analog to digital without having to replace any accessories–it’s a simple one-for-one boring head trade off, nothing else needs to be altered. New…
Opening Our Doors for Manufacturing Day Earlier this month, we hosted nearly 80 students from two local high schools for Manufacturing Day. Held on the first Friday in October, Manufacturing Day allows students to see first-hand the reality of modern-day manufacturing careers. After an introduction to BIG KAISER and short video explaining the differences of…
Engaging in gardening fosters a deep bond with nature and offers the canvas to create mesmerizing outdoor retreats. The foundation of successful gardening lies in wielding the right tools. This comprehensive handbook navigates through the realm of gardening tools, uncovering their applications, advantages, and the influence of groundbreaking materials like geocomposites.
Troubleshooting for Fine Boring Fine boring heads provide high-precision finishing options for many applications, however, fine boring can be a delicate operation that can go awry. Under certain conditions, it might be necessary to modify or adapt recommended cutting data or tooling configurations of the application. We’ve provided solutions to common fine boring problems to…
Good Measuring Is Good Machining In metalworking, every centimeter matters. A single missed measurement or miscalculation can result in anything from poor surface finish to a scrapped part. It’s a lot to keep track of, and even more challenging when done by hand, pen and paper. But there’s no reason you can’t get a little…
Maching tool It probably doesn’t take much to convince you that machining at higher speeds can save you time and money. But like driving down the highway in your car, increasing your speed means that you are also increasing the inherent risk in the situation. A tool holder rotating at 35,000 r.p.m. poses more of…
Comparing Small Diameter Fine Boring Heads Fine boring heads are best used for more delicate and precise removal of material that finishes the work the rough boring head started. They are often balanced for high-speed cutting since that’s the best approach for reaching exact specifications. Whether you want an analog or digital display, boring heads…
Safer tool setup Safety has taken on a different meaning and emphasis over the last few months. But, safety in and around the shop has and always will involve careful handling of tooling, from holders to delicate cutters. We want to help ensure tooling is set up properly, cared for, and most importantly that the…
Con BIG-PLUS, Mecanizados Laguna asegura proyectos de alta calidad con sus clientes Quizá fue intuición, pero una idea repentina generó una solución que salvó un proyecto y, muy probablemente, a un cliente. Lo más importante es que la disponibilidad de la herramienta con tecnología BIG-PLUS de doble contacto permitió al equipo de Mecanizados Laguna…
Safer Tool Setups with SPI The pandemic has affected all of us, not just at home in our personal lives but at work too. We’ve been working remotely on and off for months; our popular Breakfast & Learn event was virtual for the first time ever this spring. We’ve heard firsthand how manufacturing facilities of…
Recognizing Manufacturing's Future On Manufacturing Day, we proudly recognize our team, colleagues, customers, business partners and all those in the industry. We’re proud to be part of this community. As a proponent for the industry, BIG KAISER not only acknowledges those in the industry but also future manufacturers—the students studying to become machinists, engineers and…
BIG KAISER Supports Workforce Development As Manufacturing Day approaches, BIG KAISER continues its efforts as a supporter of workforce and career development. BIG KAISER is a sponsor of the Golden Corridor Advanced Manufacturing Partnership (GCamp), an organization dedicated to education of high school students in advanced manufacturing through collaborative efforts with manufacturing companies. One program…
Accessorize Your Machine to Maximize Performance and Efficiency The ATC Alignment Tool functions as a preventative maintenance tool for operators, but also is useful during repairs, and even during the original machine and tool magazine setup. Investing in your equipment = investing in your company. It is imperative to research equipment to ensure that it…
New Supplemental Products Catalog Is Available The 2018-2019 Supplemental Products catalog highlights new products introduced to the market that deliver true and measurable performance advantages. Highlights of the 24-page catalog include: The MEGA Micro Coolant Nut was developed to provide precise coolant supply to micro cutting tool applications at high speeds. Exclusively for MEGA Micro…