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D. Fred Smith

D. Fred Smith is chairman and CEO of T.M. Smith Tool Intl. Corp., Mt. Clemens, MI.

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Article August 1, 1997 D. Fred Smith

Ball-Drive Superiority: Drilling Performance

This article makes the argument that ball-drive quick-change tapholders, which transfer torque through hardened-steel balls fitted into mating detents, are more reliable than tang-drive units. The technology behind ball-drive tapholders and the design's benefits are explained.

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