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BIG Kaiser Precision Tooling Inc.
Who We Are
Superior tooling is critical to top-level production performance. BIG KAISER manufactures high-performance, high-tolerance tooling, delivering it to customers with a personal commitment to help them install truly efficient solutions. The result is an all-star lineup of holders, boring and cutting tools, measuring systems, workholding and more that deliver true and measurable performance advantages. And it’s all backed by our in-house team of support engineers.
Our Guarantee
If your challenge is to manufacture with greater responsibility and accuracy, and to find products and processes to improve the efficiency of your applications, call us. It's what drives our business.
Test us against any competitor. We will improve the performance of even your most demanding applications. If we can't, we'll take back our products at no charge. Guaranteed.
2600 Huntington Blvd
Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
Phone: 224-770-2999
Fax: 224-770-2997
Sales Contact
Ontario: Peter Hopper — hopperpts@gmail.com — 416-505-1132
Sales: Quebec: Pierre Bruyère — pierre.bruyere@us.bigkaiser.com — 514-216-1708
Recent Content on Canadian Metalworking for BIG Kaiser Precision Tooling Inc.
Smart damper-integrated products reduce chatter, gain efficiency
- Oct 20, 2023
- Metalworking
- Product Release
In all cases, BIG DAISHOWA’s Smart Damper technology makes boring quieter, more efficient and vibration-free.
Eight companies launch global social media partnership
- Sep 1, 2023
- Cutting Tools
- News Release
Big Kaiser, Blaser Swisslube, DIXI Polytool, GF Machining Solutions, GRESSEL AG, OPEN MIND, REGO-FIX, and Rotoclear join forces in this effort.
5 considerations for selecting boring tools
- By Matt Tegelman
- Aug 23, 2023
- Cutting Tools
- Article
Regardless of how simple or complex your boring application is, it pays to have numerous options and expert guidance.
BIG DAISHOWA's MEGA 12DS power chuck designed for heavy-duty end milling
- Mar 23, 2023
- Metalworking
- Product Release
Designed for trochoidal milling with anti-vibration end mills, the MEGA 12DS series features high rigidity and gripping strength.
Choosing PCD and CBN inserts
- Apr 8, 2022
- Cutting Tools
- Article
Polycrystalline diamond (PCD) tools and cubic boron nitride (CBN) are one and two, respectively, on the list of hardest insert materials.
BIG KAISER changes name to BIG DAISHOWA
- Nov 29, 2021
- Metalworking
- News Release
The name change will take effect on January 1, 2022.
BIG KAISER dial indicators stands include 220 lb. capacity
- Oct 13, 2021
- Measurement
- Product Release
BIG KAISER has introduced the heavy-duty MU-VZ and SU-VZ dial indicator stands for precise, stable positioning of inspection devices. Both types have 220-pound (100 kg.) capacity magnets, rotate 360 degrees, and can use DGH 3 or 4 adaptors. The SU Type has a length of 235 mm and rubber bellows....
BIG KAISER's large, long mill holders have vibration control
- Oct 7, 2021
- Metalworking
- Product Release
BIG KAISER has expanded its lineup of Smart Damper-equipped, arbor-style face mill holders.
8 extended-reach toolholder tips
- By Lindsay Luminoso
- Jun 21, 2021
- Metalworking
- Article
Experts discuss their best advice to increase extended-reach toolholder performance, regardless of situation or application.
BIG KAISER 319 SW rough-boring head has polygon taper
- Jun 17, 2021
- Cutting Tools
- Product Release
BIG KAISER Precision Tooling has introduced the series 319 SW rough-boring head with a BIG CAPTO connection.
BIG KAISER Hydraulic Chucks for Swiss lathes clamp and unclamp quickly using a hex wrench
- Jun 3, 2021
- Metalworking
- Product Release
BIG KAISER has expanded its Hydraulic Chucks for Swiss lathes to include inch-size Standard Type chucks, as well as new F Type and R Type chucks. Standard Type Hydraulic Chucks with tool-side clamping are now available in inch sizes with the clamping range of ø1/8, 3/16, and 1/4 in. The new F...
Big Kaiser Chip Blower automates in-machine cleaning of coolant and chips
- Mar 15, 2021
- Metalworking
- Product Release
Big Kaiser Precision Tooling has updated its offering of Chip Blowers, which are designed to make removing chips and coolant from parts and machine tables fast, easy, and safe. It has an extended steel shank, from 1.77" to 2.5", for added compatibility with hydraulic and milling chucks. The tool...
Big Kaiser EWN Smart Damper precision boring heads eliminate vibration in deep-hole finish boring
- Jan 26, 2021
- Cutting Tools
- Product Release
BIG KAISER Precision Tooling has released two smaller sizes of the EWN Smart Damper precision boring heads. The series is now available in diameters below 1.260 in., down to 0.787 in. The CK1 head has a length of 3.937 in. and the CK2 4.921 in. The modular CK/CKB system allows for versatility in...
Big Kaiser's Nirox drill from Sphinx cuts at low speeds in unstable environments
- Nov 24, 2020
- Cutting Tools
- Product Release
Big Kaiser Precision Tooling introduces the Nirox high-performance drill from Sphinx. Available in diameters from 0.30-3.00mm, the drill was developed for use at low cutting speeds in unstable environments. The geometry has a degressive helix angle equal to 30 degrees at the point and is designed...
BIG KAISER taps new president/COO
- Nov 9, 2020
- Metalworking
- News Release
BIG KAISER Precision Tooling announces the promotion of Jack Burley to president/chief operating officer as of January 1, 2021. Chris Kaiser, BIG KAISER president and CEO of 30 years, will take on the role of executive advisor. “Jack has been my right hand in this company from the very...
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