BIG Daishowa 3D Master Universal 3D Edge Finder

Description

Condition

Used (Working Order / Cosmetic Wear).

This 3D taster is in used working condition. The dial face is clean, clear, and the needle movement appears smooth. The unit shows cosmetic signs of workshop use, including some scuffs on the black housing and surface oxidation/staining on the mounting shank. The probe tip (stylus) is intact with its red break-away stem.

Product Overview

The BIG Daishowa 3D Master is a premium universal 3D edge finder, widely considered one of the most useful setup tools for any CNC or manual milling machine. Unlike simple “wigglers” or electronic edge finders that only work in X and Y, this instrument allows you to find your workpiece zero in X, Y, and Z axes with a single tool.

It features a “Zero-Play” mechanism where the dial reads zero exactly when the spindle axis is aligned with the workpiece edge. You do not need to calculate or subtract the radius of the stylus ball—the tool does the math for you mechanically. It is also an excellent measuring device for checking flatness, runout, or aligning vices and fixtures. The unit is designed with a ceramic “break-away” stylus stem (the red part), which is engineered to snap if the probe is crashed, protecting the expensive internal mechanism of the taster from damage.

Brand Information

BIG Daishowa (often partnered with Haimer for these units) is a top-tier Japanese tooling manufacturer. This specific unit is marked “Made in Germany” on the dial face, confirming it is manufactured to the highest European metrology standards (likely by Haimer, the original inventor of the 3D Taster). These units are legendary for their repeatability and robust build quality.

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Keywords

BIG Daishowa, 3D Master, 3D taster, edge finder, Haimer 3D, zero setter, CNC setup tool, Z axis setter, universal 3D sensor, milling tools.