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VIDEO: Advanced Toolholding Solutions Speed Installation and Removal

Big Kaiser shows how toolholding continues to evolve alongside advanced manufacturing technology.

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The old days of grinding a flat on a shank and banging it into a collet in a Bridgeport mill  are long gone.

In machining today, it’s all about advancing throughput and productivity at pace with advanced manufacturing technology. Companies like Big Kaiser for example are approaching the challenges to toolholding in new ways.

For a peak at what’s new at Big Kaiser, we spoke with their very own John Zaya, working holding product manager.

Watch the video above for a look at Big Kaiser’s Mega Perfect Grip Milling Chuck, as well as  important things to consider when looking for fixturing solutions.

For more information about Big Kaiser’s tooling and workholding solutions, visit www.bigkaiser.com. 

Written by

James Anderton

Jim Anderton is the Director of Content for ENGINEERING.com. Mr. Anderton was formerly editor of Canadian Metalworking Magazine and has contributed to a wide range of print and on-line publications, including Design Engineering, Canadian Plastics, Service Station and Garage Management, Autovision, and the National Post. He also brings prior industry experience in quality and part design for a Tier One automotive supplier.