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Angle Head or 5-Axis? When to Use Which

Fixed angle, few faces, tight access or small batch: an angle head almost always beats buying 5-axis. Continuously varying angles or five faces in one setup: 5-axis.

Technical Knowledge

ER Collet Sizes Explained: ER11 to ER40 Capacity and Three Common Mistakes

ER collet numbers set maximum capacity: ER11 up to 7 mm, ER40 up to 26 mm, with only a 1 mm clamping range per collet. Sizes, three common mistakes and runout limits.

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Swiss-Type vs Conventional Lathe Tool Holders: Guide Bush, Space and Back Working

Swiss-type holders differ in three ways: the guide bush supports the work, tool space is tight, and back working is standard. Why conventional holders will not fit.

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Repair or Replace a Driven Tool Holder? How to Read Bearing and Bevel Gear Wear

動力刀座本體通常不是消耗品，會磨耗的是軸承與斜傘齒。精度開始跑掉時先排除刀具、夾持與刀塔，確認是刀座本身後儘早送檢；正常磨耗可修復到新品八成精度，拖到軸與齒面拉傷才處理才會整支報廢。

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TMTS 2026

TAIWAN INTERNATIONAL MACHINE TOOL SHOW Date: 2026/3/25-28 Venue: Taichung International Convention and Exhibition Center (TICEC) Booth: H0702 TMTS 2026 – Taiwan International Machine Tool Show will take place from March 25 to 28, 2026, at the Taichung International Exhibition Center (TICEC). Themed “AI-Powered Sustainable Manufacturing”, the show highlights how AI drives innovation and sustainability in manufacturing. TMTS 2026 showcases advanced machine tools, smart manufa