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BIG KAISER upgrades its Base Master lineup with models equipped with 360-degree light and side handle

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The first upgrade replaces the single LED indicator on Base Master devices with a 360-degree light, making it easy for operators to see contact from any orientation. Improving the visibility of the indicator light improves the user-friendliness of the device.

Secondly, the Base Master Mini is now available with a side handle that makes it easier to use with limited-access lathes. The Base Master Mini’s compact design makes it quick and simple to pre-set the offset position while providing extremely accurate results and a height tolerance of just 5µm. With a standard height of only 20mm, it is ideal for small Swiss lathes and compact spaces.

The Base Master lineup can be used with all types of machines and materials, including non-conductive cutting tools, workpieces, and machine tools. It enables operators to quickly measure workpiece offsets, tool lengths, and cutting edges with zero risk of damage or breakage, at sub-millimeter levels when needed.

There are three Base Master models available: BM-50H, BM-50GH, BM50-MH, and one Base Master Mini, the BMM-20H. For maximum flexibility in real-world conditions, the Base Master series offers precision repeatability of only ±1µm, and solid magnetic bases that mount vertically, horizontally, or at any angle. Optionally, the BM-50H is available without a magnet, which is often required to machine additive manufactured work materials.

For Swiss lathe machines, BIG KAISER also offers high-precision hydraulic chucks. These can reduce the time required for cutting tool replacement time and can improve the safety and repeatability of the tool runout.

“We design our products based on the requirements of machine tool builders – so we can be confident there is a solution for any customer need,” said Giampaolo Roccatello, Chief Sales & Marketing Officer for Europe at BIG KAISER.

The new Base Masters are available now.

For more information, please visit https://www.bigkaiser.eu.