BIG DAISHOWA-Americas

06/17/2026

Balanced cutting or stepped cutting for boring? The right choice can impact chip control, cutting stability and overall machining performance. Learn the pros and cons of each approach.

Read more: https://www.bigdaishowa.com/en/blog/balanced-cutting-vs-stepped-cutting-boring

Enhance your machining skills by understanding when to use balanced cutting for precise straight holes and stepped cutting for efficient heavy...

06/15/2026

A tiny deviation at the spindle introduces runout and ruins the product. Learn why tool holder concentricity is the first step to precision tooling.

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A tiny deviation at the spindle introduces runout and ruins the product. Learn why tool holder concentricity is the first step to precision tooling.

06/12/2026

Rough boring or fine boring? The right choice depends on the job.
Part volume, cycle time and tolerance requirements all play a role in determining the most
effective hole finishing strategy. Understanding the differences can help improve productivity and machining performance.

Learn more:
https://www.bigdaishowa.com/en/tips-tricks/rough-boring-vs-fine-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...

06/08/2026

Coolant delivery has come a long way.
From early drilling challenges to today’s high-performance machining, Hi-Jet Holders deliver coolant precisely to the cutting edge for longer tool life, improved surface finishes and better overall performance without costly machine upgrades.

Read more: https://www.bigdaishowa.com/en/blog/coolant-delivery-has-come-long-way

Learn how we’ve adapted our tool holders to the coolant demands of modern-day machining.

06/05/2026

Not all tool holders are created equal.
Choosing the right holder for the job can make a major difference in performance, accuracy
and productivity. Our quick-reference guide compares key performance characteristics across different holder types to help simplify the decision.

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https://www.bigdaishowa.com/en/blog/comparing-tool-holder-performance-and-price

Choosing the right tool holder for the right work is clearly of critical importance to successful metalworking performances.

06/01/2026

Not all boring tools are built for the same job.
From boring bars and damping bars to boring heads and starter drills, each tool plays a
critical role in achieving accuracy, stability and performance in metalworking applications.

Explore the different types of boring tools and where they perform best:
https://www.bigdaishowa.com/en/blog/different-types-boring-tools-metalworking

The manufacturing process of boring is enlarging a hole in a piece of metal. Different kinds of boring tools are available for boring operations.

05/29/2026

Time is money on the shop floor.
You don’t need to reinvent your processes or invest in expensive equipment to eliminate hidden inefficiencies. Simple setup strategies and practical tooling solutions can help turn wasted time into productive machining time.

Watch these 5 metalcutting and machine setup hacks on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/qf73E-msqf0

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, let us take a moment to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Their courage and selflessness will never be forgotten.

05/22/2026

CAT tool holders remain one of the most reliable and versatile choices in machining. Compatible across a wide range of machines and applications, they continue to deliver proven performance on the shop floor.

Learn the what, why, when and how of America’s original tool holding system.

Read more: https://www.bigdaishowa.com/en/blog/cat-tool-holders-explained-what-why-when-and-how-americas-original-tool-holding-system

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CAT tool holders are shop-floor workhorses. See how this tool holder stays relevant, what sets it apart and how to choose the right setup.

05/19/2026

High Performance Tooling Solutions Vol. 5 is here
Explore detailed information on tool holders, boring tools, cutting tools and measuring instruments, all designed to improve efficiency, precision and reliability across your machining applications.

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