With the large variety of tooling manufacturers and several choices of spindle interfaces, it can be very difficult for buyers to know if they have the right tooling set-up for their applications. It can also be very difficult for them to know who to turn to with questions. The machine sales organizations often don’t have the application and tooling expertise to give the right advice, and many of the tooling and holder sales groups are focused on selling only what they have or know.

There is a lot of really good technology available that can have a huge impact on speed, accuracy and productivity. In times like this, it is critical to get more out of the machines you have. Ask your key suppliers about resources they have that you are not using.

Also look at your holders. If you are using standard holders instead of precision holders, there may be a very simple way for you to get a lot more from your machine. Contact a company like BIG Kaiser that offers premium holders for all types of spindle interfaces. They offer CAT, BT, HSK and Capto, so they can look at your application and give you independent advice on which interface would work best with your application. High end companies like this can also recommend simple changes to your existing machine for a boost in performance.