High Precision Tooling Systems

BIG Kaiser Precision Tooling Inc. (Hoffman Estates, IL) has been continually expanding its product line while staying true to its mission of bringing the highest quality, most precise, most reliable and most accurate tooling and accessory products to market.

The entire KAISER EWD Series of digital boring heads includes the brand new 310 medium diameter and 318 large diameter programs, which augment the popular 112 digital program. “These two new lines complement the Kaiser Series 112 EWD 2-54 line of digital precision boring heads for small diameters,” says Jack Burley, the BIG Kaiser vice president of sales and engineering. “Together, they cover the full range of finish boring needs from Ø.016 in – 118 in.”

The new Series 310 EWD precision boring head features absolute setting accuracy shown on a built-in digital display. The robust measurement system shows precise linear movement of the tool carrier permitting diameter adjustments of ø.00005 in or ø.001 mm. These boring heads utilize existing insert holders from program 310 EWN to allow an increased boring range and compatibility with existing special designs.

The Unilock Zero-Point Clamping System uses spring pressure to drive wedges against a tapered wedge lock (clamping knob). Air pressure is used to compress the springs, releasing the wedge lock. The result is quick and repeatable clamping. The product will be shown in 5-axis setups, tombstone configurations (ROC® Mineral Cast), as well as standard table top solutions.

A demonstration of the Unilock Zero Point Clamping System as performed by Bio Tek Instruments Inc.

The new Hydraulic Chuck Super Slim line of tool holders, an expansion of the high performance Hydraulic Chuck line, has received a lot of attention lately. The slender body eliminates interference in confined areas — ideal for 5-axis precision machining. Hydraulic Chuck Super Slim types are ideal tool holders for precision finishing processes in confined areas with drills, reamers, ball mills, end mills, diamond reamers and grinding tools.

Hydraulic Chuck Super Slim types are ideal tool holders for precision finishing processes in confined areas with drills, reamers, ball mills, end mills, diamond reamers and grinding tools. A wide variety of clamping diameters and projections to fit nearly any application in automotive, aerospace, medical, and die and mold.

Two table-top tool presetter solutions will be presented – a new and improved entry-level Diaset contact presetter, and the tried-and-true Speroni MAGIS vision-based table top model. The Diaset, by Innotool Austria, underwent a major design overhaul, including new mineral cast construction, an “easy-run” system for fast axis movement, a more robust spindle and a brand new digital control readout.

Finally, be sure to ask a product expert about the new Mega ER Grip with a KAISER KAB connection from BIG Daishowa, which is a high quality modular ER collet chuck that completely satisfies the 4 requirements for tool holders; clamping force, concentricity, rigidity, and balance for high spindle speeds. Using existing KAISER modular components, custom tool configurations can be made with standard components. bigkaiser@bigkaiser.com, www.bigkaiser.com