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Alan Miller
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Spindle Speeder an ‘Eye Opener’ for Fishing Lure Maker
By using BIG DAISHOWA’s RBX7 Air Power Spindle for its primary machining process, the operations decreased from 75 to 15 hours, which was transformational.
Simple Answers to Potentially Costly Spindle and Holder Issues
Maintenance is important and kind of a pain — make use of simple tools and devices to avoid the pain.
Don’t Overlook the Most Important Piece of the ER Holder Puzzle
It turns out, nuts are the most important pieces in ER collet systems.
Six Factors in Selecting Hydraulic or Shrink-Fit Holders
Shrink-fit and hydraulic holders are both useful in low clearance, tight work envelopes found in moldmaking and multi-axis machining applications. When deciding which one to...
How to Bridge the Gap Between Design and Production
Keeping pace with modern manufacturing demands often means bridging the gap between design and production. While challenging at times, it doesn’t necessarily require capital investment....
Time to Reconsider Holding Taps with Collet Chucks
The next time you think about setting up a tapping operation with a collet chuck the same old way you always have, you may want...
Take Care of Tool Holders, Prevent Cycle Disruption
There are three particularly sensitive areas of the tool holder assembly that can experience process-affecting wear and tear and cause a cycle to change. By...
