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BIG KAISER launches a conical Smart Damper module for metric screw-in assemblies

BIG KAISER launches a conical Smart Damper module for metric screw-in assemblies

BIG KAISER Expands Manufacturing Capacity with Cutting-Edge Facility

BIG KAISER has significantly enhanced its product availability and delivery speed across Europe, thanks to a substantial increase in manufacturing capacity.

Lightweight Angle Heads Enhance Versatility and Reduce Machining Time

BIG KAISER announces two new lightweight angle heads: a small bore version suitable for tools with diameter between 0.25mm and 6mm, and another optimized for high torque tapping.

BIG KAISER Launches HSK-EZ15 MEGA Micro Chuck Collet for Avanced Micromachining in Watch and Jewelry Making

BIG KAISER announces the HSK-EZ15 MEGA Micro Chuck.

BIG KAISER supports clean energy production by efficiently machining critical components

BIG KAISER is supporting our planet’s shift to clean energy production, by facilitating the precise and efficient machining of essential components.

FCR indexable end mills from BIG KAISER with exclusive monoblock design ensure vibration-free machining

BIG KAISER has highlighted how the monoblock design used in its Fullcut Mill FCR indexable end mills is delivering vibration-free machining.

Maximizing Machining Performance

Choosing the Right Tool Holder for High-Speed Precision in Medical Manufacturing

BIG KAISER Expands Its Range of Precision Hydraulic Chucks

BIG KAISER proudly announces the launch of the new Hydraulic Chuck Lathe Type B, specifically designed for Swiss type turning machines.

BIG KAISER expands modular CK family capabilities for rough boring with Smart Damper

BIG KAISER announces that it has expanded its modular CK family with new types for rough boring.

BIG KAISER combines smart damper anti-vibration system with bridge tools for large diameter boring

BIG KAISER unveils its new bridge tool complete with smart damper holder.

BIG KAISER Introduces Expanded Torque Wrench Range for Precise Milling

BIG KAISER is proud to announce the launch of new additions to its renowned MEGA Torque Wrench range. These state-of-the-art wrenches feature a torque limiter, enabling superior clamping precision for shaft tools and ensuring flawless milling performance.

BIG KAISER provides full automatic fine boring with EWA 68

With the EWA 68, there is no need to stop the machine tool to take measurements and manually adjust the boring tool, which therefore saves time, increases productivity and reduces failure rates due to human error.

BIG KAISER collet improves cutting tool security for demanding applications

The PG (perfect grip) Straight Collet includes a new anti-pullout system which locks the collet and cutter to the toolholder body, to eliminate cutter slippage or pulling out during demanding metal removal applications.

BIG KAISER introduces fine boring heads with Smart Damper technology to improve productivity and accuracy

BIG KAISER, a global leader in premium high-precision tooling systems and solutions for the metalworking industries, has unveiled the latest additions to its EWN Monoblock range utilizing the company’s renowned Smart Damper technology. 

BIG KAISER announces carbide boring bar for fast, accurate roughing

BIG KAISER, a global leader in premium high-precision tooling systems and solutions for the metalworking industries, announces two new MW rough boring bars. Manufactured from carbide, they deliver much more precise results than steel alternatives, with reduced vibration and chattering.

BIG KAISER’s Hydraulic Chuck Ultra Precision offers guaranteed runout of less than 1µm

BIG KAISER, a global leader in premium high-precision tooling systems and solutions for the metalworking industries, announces the Hydraulic Chuck Ultra Precision, a new hydraulic chuck that is ideal for all machine shops that require the lowest possible runout for their high-precision milling.

BIG KAISER announces high-precision hydraulic chucks for various tasks on turning machines

BIG KAISER, a global leader in premium high-precision tooling systems and solutions for the metalworking industries, announces three high-precision hydraulic chucks for use with turning machines.

BIG KAISER announces Hydraulic Chuck Jet Through for precise clamping with efficient coolant supply

BIG KAISER, a global leader in premium high-precision tooling systems and solutions for the metalworking industries, announces the Hydraulic Chuck Jet Through, a new hydraulic chuck that provides efficient coolant supplydirectly to the cutting edge, routed through the cutting tool or its periphery.

BIG KAISER’s Digital MEGA Torque Wrench enables precision milling

BIG KAISER, a global leader in premium high-precision tooling systems and solutions for the metalworking industries, announces the Digital MEGA Torque Wrench, which enables the accurate clamping of precision milling holders with a cylindrical nut.

Concentricity or run out?

Imagine an ideal object rotating in space around its axis – it is perfectly balanced, stable, and maintains its motion. But what happens when, as so often is the case, perfection is lacking and instead of great results, we are faced with a tortuous experience of constant runout issues?

Making chips – going beyond promises

Top-quality tools and solutions for precision machining: BIG KAISER backs up claims with verified results.

BIG KAISER introduces NRA Holder to reduce runout by 85%, and extend tool life

BIG KAISER, a global leader in premium high-precision tooling systems and solutions for the metalworking industries, announces the NRA Holder, a new adjustable tool holder that reduces runout of spindle systems.

BIG KAISER adds 360º LED indicator and Swiss-lathe solution to Base Master range

 BIG KAISER, a global leader in premium high-precision tooling systems and solutions for the metalworking industries, announces two upgrades to its line-up of Base Master measuring devices.

BIG KAISER announces mold chucks without heat shrinking

BIG KAISER, a global leader in premium high-precision tooling systems and solutions for the metalworking industries, announces its newest range of precision mold chucks, which do not require the use of heat shrinks to hold them in position.

BIG KAISER doubles cutting depth with Smart Damper tool holder for milling

BIG KAISER, a global leader in premium high-precision tooling systems and solutions for the metalworking industries, has expanded its lineup of face mill holders with its Smart Damper feature.

Tree planting done right

As we all work together to help the environment, BIG KAISER wanted to do something that would support the drive towards net zero, but that was more than just planting trees.

We decided to work with Treedom, which is the world’s first platform that enables you to plant a tree from a distance and follow the story of the project online.

Supporting a Young Talent Working for BIG KAISER

This year BIG KAISER apprentice Alexandre Marques will start his Motocross season with BIG KAISER as his official racing partner.

Find out where Alexandre will race next by checking out this racing schedule.

Case Study - Safe, slim chucks with perfect concentricity

Pipetronics GmbH & Co. KG develops and manufactures high-performance electric and hydraulic sewer pipe rehabilitation robot systems.

The company utilizes two in-house CNC machining centers outfitted with a wide range of BIG KAISER tools and tool holders for the production of their robot's turning and milling components.  

BIG KAISER’s Hydraulic Chuck Ultra Precision offers guaranteed runout of less than 1µm

BIG KAISER, a global leader in premium high-precision tooling systems and solutions for the metalworking industries, announces the Hydraulic Chuck Ultra Precision, a new hydraulic chuck that is ideal for all machine shops that require the lowest possible runout for their high-precision milling.

Tips & Tricks - Adjusting Screws Are Not Just Simple Set Screws

Adjusting screws are not just a simple set screw. They are a screw with a purpose—three actually.

Tips & Tricks - Reducing L:D Ratio Provides Improvements

Reducing the L:D ratio provides an improvement in speed which then provides longer tool life, better surface finish and size control of the bore.

Tips & Tricks - Lubrication Intervals for Fine Boring Heads

To ensure reliable performance, find out how often should you lubricate your fine boring head.

BIG KAISER Offers Largest, Longest Mill Holders Yet with Smart Damper Vibration Control

BIG KAISER has expanded its lineup of Smart Damper-equipped, arbor-style face mill holders.

BIG KAISER Expands Hydraulic Chuck Offering for Swiss Lathes

The hydraulic chucks for Swiss lathes offering has expanded to include inch-size standard chucks, as well as new F Type and R Type chucks.

Tips & Tricks - Ground Chip-breakers vs. Molded Chip-breakers

 When it comes to boring operations, learn when to use a ground chip-breaker vs. a molded chip-breaker.

Case Study- Motor tuning at its finest

When it comes to building and tuning high-performance combustion engines, Subi-Performance is one of Germany's foremost specialists. And it's no surprise that when machining cylinders, engine blocks, camshaft and crankshaft bearing lanes, end bearings, etc., this high-tech workshop uses precision machining tools from BIG DAISHOWA.

Case Study- It’s all about Quality

Over the last 15 years, MS Feinmechanik GmbH has developed from a one-man show into a respected and much sought-after machining company.

Ongoing investments into state-of-the-art technology have continuously expanded the range of services and production capabilities. Of course, BIG DAISHOWA with its BIG-PLUS tool holders, chuck assembly stations and BIG KAISER precision machining tools has also played an essential role in this success.

Case Study- Angle heads and precision tool holders

Contract manufacturer Burghardt optimizes its turning and milling processes with tools from BIG DAISHOWA

Burghardt is a true family business with around 30 employees. Managing Director Tanja Siebert and Production Manager Nico Siebert are now the second, respectively third generation now running the company - this continuity provides customers with reliability and stability.

Case Study- The fine art of spindling - manufacturing in the sub 5µ range

SPL Präzisionsfertigung GmbH is a manufacturer of high-precision industrial components with a particular focus on components used on the main spindles of machine tools.

EWE fine boring heads from BIG KAISER play a crucial role in their success. 

BIG KAISER gets ISO 9001:2015 quality certification renewal

Modular Tooling Solutions for Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow

The precision and ruggedness of BIG KAISER modular boring tools deliver measurable performance advantages by reducing costs and cycle times. A modular system allows the flexibility and versatility to upgrade boring tools to meet the requirements of today's high-performance tools. 

Comparing Small Diameter Fine Boring Heads

Whether you want an analog or digital display, boring heads with additional accessories to maximize your fine boring capabilities, or the world’s smallest precision boring head for micromachining applications, we have the boring head for you.

How to maintain the best possible machine performance

Don’t take a “set it and forget it” approach with tool holders! They have a direct impact on parts and machinery – and a few simple steps will maintain them.

High-precision tooling enables accurate superalloy machining for energy applications

Technical excellence, precision and teamwork deliver results.

BIG KAISER enters 2021 with continued investment

Reto Adam, CEO at BIG KAISER, said, "Despite the negative effects of COVID-19, BIG KAISER has decided to continue in the implementation all of its planned in-house and external projects.

Kistler cutting force tests show superior performance of BIG KAISER tool holders

BIG KAISER announces the results of Kistler's cutting force performance tests that compared BIG KAISER tool holders with competitors’ products.

7 Habits of Highly Effective Boring

Establishing the correct speeds and feeds is of the utmost importance to achieving optimum free-cutting conditions.

Tom Lüthi and Dominique Aegerter at BIG KAISER

The lockdown caused a shutdown of all MOTO GP races in the first half of 2020. BIG KAISER took the opportunity and invited Intact GP drivers, Tom Lüthi and Dominique Aegerter, to Rümlang.

How to Find Minimum Insertion Depth

All tool holder types have different minimum insertion depths. It is important, that the cutting tool shank is past the ground clamping section.

One Step ahead

Autoblok relies on the quality of BIG KAISER's chucks to produce its world-renowned workpiece clamping systems.

BIG KAISER opens new TechCenter

BIG KAISER has opened a new TechCenter at its headquarters in Ruemlang, Switzerland.

Digital Twin and matching inserts

Applied expert knowledge: by using digital technology and optimized indexable inserts, Schmauser Müller Metalltechnik has substantially increased process reliability and efficiency in fine boring, as well as increasing the lifetime of its tools by a factor of three.

BIG KAISER wins Global Industry Award

BIG KAISER has won the Global Industry Award 2020 in the category ‘production performance’ for its EWA, a fully automatic fine boring tool.

Update Covid-19 per 11.05.2020

From May 11th 2020 BIG KAISER will operate as follows:

Fine Boring Heads

BIG KAISER compares the capabilities and performance of our intermediate fine boring heads to quickly find the tool that’s right for your unique application.

Covid-19 Safety Kit

To ensure all savety specifications our Area Sales Managers will visit our customers equipped with a BIG KAISER Covid19 Savety Pack.

Covid-19

BIG KAISER and our employees do their utmost to provide you with your operational needs and to protect your employees in this unprecedented and unprecedented situation.

BIG KAISER catalogue Volume 3

BIG KAISER has published a third edition of its product catalogue, available in five languages.

Presetter choice

Tool presetters improve efficiency by helping you dial in precision tool setups offline while machines continue cutting.

BIG KAISER preview 2020

BIG KAISER has announced a range of investments in production, logistics and infrastructure, as well as the recruitment of additional customer-facing staff across Europe.

What is BBT and BDV?

What is the difference between BBT and BDV tapers?

BIG KAISER scandinavian countries

Mr. Jonny Norström has started at as Area Sales Manager for BIG KAISER by the 1st of January 2020.

MEGA Chucks increase Tool Life

As cutting tool diameters get smaller, the acceptable amount of runout must decrease substantially.

Tooling systems for the factory of the future

BAM GmbH revolutionizes the areas of individual component production and custom machinery - relying on proven tooling systems from BIG KAISER.

Precision tools for the world’s best woodworking machines

Since 1922, MARTIN has been manufacturing the best-in-class woodworking machinery at its state-of-the-art production facility located in the idyllic alpine Allgaeu region of southern Germany. This family-owned business knows a thing or two about tools, and chooses those from BIG KAISER.

BIG KAISER strengthens commitment in Russia

Mr. Vitaly Chizhmakov has started as Area Sales Manager for BIG KAISER by the 1st of October 2019.

BIG KAISER in Austria

BIG KAISER is bringing Stefan Gsöllpointner, an experienced application engineer for the metalworking industry in the CNC and machine tool sector in Austria, on board as of January 1, 2020.

BIG KAISER supports umati

BIG KAISER announces that it has become a partner of the umati (universal machine tool interface) standardization community, a VDW initiative to transform the connectivity of machine tools for Industry 4.0.

BIG KAISER EWA fine boring tool

BIG KAISER will demonstrate a new version of its EWA fine boring tool at EMO 2019 in Hannover, Germany, September 16-21, 2019.

BIG KAISER at EMO 2019

BIG KAISER will showcase its industry-leading portfolio of high-precision boring tools at EMO 2019 in Hannover, Germany, September 16-21, 2019.

Back Boring with Series 310

Insert holders on most Series 310 boring heads can be mounted upside down to perform precision back boring operations.

BIG KAISER world's smallest digital fine boring head

BIG KAISER has announced the world's smallest digital fine boring head, the EWE Downsize, also known as EWE 04-7.

BIG KAISER turning tools

BIG KAISER has significantly expanded its range of turning tools, introducing multiple new sizes and indexable inserts. The new products will be showcased at the Tornitura Show in Bergamo, Italy, June 13-15, 2019.

Premium clamping devices ensure process reliability

The contract manufacturer Schittl from Deutsch Kaltenbrunn specializes in the production of one-offs and small series projects. Based on a recommendation from the multi-brand dealer Metzler, they use chucks from BIG KAISER. This is their story.

BIG KAISER announces Dyna Test

BIG KAISER has announced the Dyna Test, a precision test bar for inspecting spindles.

BIG KAISER at PRODEX 2019

Ruemlang will be presenting its extensive range of high-precision boring tools at PRODEX in Basel, Switzerland, May 14-17, 2019 (Hall 1.0, Booth B04).

BIG KAISER nominated for the PRODEX Award 19

Nominated for the PRODEX Award 19: The EWE Downsize - the world's smallest digital fine boring head and flagship product for industry 4.0. BIG KAISER is a major player in the field of micromachining.

BIG KAISER's record-breaking 2018

BIG KAISER has achieved record turnover in 2018, and is investing strongly in the future as it plans further expansion for 2019.

Digital Boring Head Display Accu

Accu is the message that is displayed when the battery needs to be changed.

Demystifying Insert Nose Radius Selection

Even among experienced machinists, choosing the right insert for boring a hole remains a difficult process fraught with myth and misconception.

BIG KAISER Dyna Contact makes spindle taper inspection easy

BIG KAISER announces the Dyna Contact, a ceramic taper gauge that now makes it very easy to inspect machine spindle tapers at a glance.

Faster and better machining performance: on existing equipment

Unleashing the hidden potential of existing equipment with BIG-PLUS® spindles

Streamlining of research and development at BIG KAISER

BIG KAISER is optimizing the organizational structure of the research and development department to bring it closer to the customer.

New Head of Product Management at BIG KAISER

BIG KAISER is transferring responsibility for product management to Marco Siragna with effect from 1 March 2019.

BIG KAISER announces new Head of Sales Switzerland

BIG KAISER announces a change in the sales management: Daniel Stadelmann leaves - Stefan Appenzeller takes over.

BIG KAISER appoints new CEO

BIG KAISER, announces a change at management level: Takuya Ichii will hand over his position as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to Reto Adam. The change will take effect on 1st February 2019.

BIG KAISER retention force measurement Dyna Force

BIG KAISER introduces the Dyna Force, a device for measuring the retention force of machine tool spindles.

PR BIG KAISER’s ATC Alignment Tool ensures long life for tools and holders

Reduces costs by keeping equipment precisely aligned and in optimal working condition.

BIG KAISER Adds New Tool Holder Size to Turning Tools

BIG KAISER is expanding its range of BIG Capto tool holders with the addition of a new size, C4, which is becoming increasingly popular as a quick-change system for turret tooling on lathes.

PR BIG KAISER offers world’s first hydraulic chuck for Swiss-type automatic lathes

BIG KAISER announces the world’s first hydraulic chuck that is designed specifically for Swiss-type automatic lathes.

Correct Clamping of Mechanical Milling Chucks

When using a mechanical milling chuck that implements a needle bearing cage the correct clamping position will vary.

PR BIG KAISER and Kistler partner for precise measurement of cutting forces

High-accuracy dynamometer combined with innovative chuck extends tool lifetime and reduces production costs.

PR BIG-PLUS dual-contact spindle system now licensed to almost 170 tool manufacturers

Customers may already have this highly accurate, robust spindle interface without even knowing it. BIG KAISER now provides a simple method for quick on-site verification.

PR BIG KAISER shows the future of fine boring at AMB

New capabilities and in-house electronics expertise keep BIG KAISER at the forefront of Industry 4.0 developments.

PR BIG KAISER Precision Tooling celebrates 70 years

Seven decades of dedication to detail and quality combined with hard work forms the basis for continued success and strong market presence .

PR BIG KAISER announces its new visitor-friendly website

Real-time stock availability information, comprehensive product details and useful calculators – at the visitor's finger tips in six languages.

PR BIG KAISER offers entry-level Speroni STP ESSENTIA for tool presetting and measurement

Very accurate yet affordable Speroni tool measuring system now available in Switzerland

PR BIG KAISER upgrades fine boring app for smart manufacturing

BIG KAISER App: Easy-to-use, free-to-download, available in five languages, perfectly tuned for Industry 4.0.

Japanese Prime Minister visits parent company of BIG KAISER

Shinzō Abe, the Japanese Prime Minister, visited a factory of BIG KAISER's parent company BIG DAISHOWA Seiki Co. LTD on Friday, April 13, 2018.

PR BIG KAISER shows the future of fine boring

Fully-automated, integrated machine tool system brings a new level of control and accuracy to the smart factory concept