Toolholding & Workholding

Products • January 7, 2026

Tool balancing system for a better finish

The Speroni STB Aequilibria line of tool balancing systems from Big Daishowa reportedly contributes to higher speeds, higher chip removal rates and better surface finish. It also helps achieve less vibration and less bearing load, which contributes to longer spindle life and better machine performance.Big Daishowa says this reduces manufacturing costs thanks to less downtime...

Products • January 2, 2026

Extra-long hard jaws hold small diameter materials

Extra-long hard jaws from Dillon Manufacturing provide the extended reach that the company says allows the machining of smaller diameters, giving shops more versatility to handle a wider range of projects.  The jaws are compatible with 8” to 15” power chucks, and are designed to maximize the potential of big-bore chucks, offering exceptional center reach...

News • November 14, 2025

DMG MORI and HAIMER strengthen global strategic partnership

DMG MORI Co., Ltd. and Haimer GmbH announced an expansion of their long-standing strategic cooperation to accelerate tool room digitization, automation, and global software distribution. The agreement extends joint activities across DMG MORI showrooms, technical centers, and production facilities worldwide to the benefit of their joint global customers.

News • November 13, 2025

Pascal Engineering Inc. appoints Norio Kobayashi as vice president

Pascal Engineering Inc. has announced that Norio Kobayashi will be stepping up to the role of vice president to oversee operations in North and South America.

News • November 4, 2025

Big Daishowa launches its fourth Annual Tools for Schools Program

Now in its fourth year, the Tools for Schools program from Big Daishowa continues to grow, supporting the next generation of manufacturers.

Products • October 3, 2025

Full grip pie jaws are made from extruded aluminum

Dillon says that its full grip jaws manufactured from 6061 extruded aluminum bar stock eliminate the porosity inherent with castings, thus increasing their strength, reliability, and safety.

News • September 26, 2025

Precision aerospace machining event scheduled for October

Emuge-Franken USA, Heller, and Open Mind to ost Precision Aerospace Machining Event on October 16th in Troy, Michigan.

Articles • September 23, 2025

Turning To Surface Quality Optimization

This article covers the fundamental principles of surface roughness and presents several tips proven to enhance surface quality in turning operations.n

Products • September 18, 2025

Spindle gripper for unattended machining

Jergens adds MT-S to its range of workholding products for automated and unattended applications for greater machine utilization.

Products • September 11, 2025

Centering vise system

The Emuge EvoGrip from Emuge-Franken USA is a modular workholding solution that includes its first standard high-performance centering vise system. The company says the EcoGrip is designed to deliver maximum clamping force and full 5-Axis access in a compact solution setup making it ideal for aggressive milling operations. Three basic vise widths include 70 mm, 100 mm, and 120mm, and EvoGrip offers 25kN, 50kN and an exceptionally high 75kN clamping force.

Products • September 10, 2025

Coolant tubes and wrenches for HSK tool holders

A new line of coolant tubes and wrenches from T.J. Davies Co., Inc. has been specifically designed for HSK tool holders. The products are made of 8620 alloy steel, ensuring a long service life. Each component is machined in-house and equipped with two identical seals that allow for slight angular movement.

Products • September 8, 2025

Jaw nuts slash jaw change time

Fast-Trac Jaw Nuts from Dillon Manufacturing allow user to preassemble the jaws required for the next operation while the machine is running the current job, cutting jaw change time in half.