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5 Easy Tips for Extending the Life of Your Lathe

5 Easy Tips for Extending the Life of Your Lathe

When the first explorers of America set out to find the Fountain of Youth, they never would have expected it right in the middle of a machine shop. The key to a lathe’s long life is through sticking to five easy lathe maintenance tips. An experienced machinist must...

Mastering Chip Control

Mastering Chip Control

Metalworking lathes are versatile machines used primarily for shaping metal and other solid materials. They are essential in various industries for machining parts using techniques such as: Turning, Facing, Drilling, Knurling, Parting, Taper Turning and Thread Cutting.

Lathe Tooling Insert Shapes, Uses, Pros & Cons

Lathe Tooling Insert Shapes, Uses, Pros & Cons

Picking the right tooling insert for machining metal isn’t always easy—there are so many shapes, coatings, and materials to choose from. The wrong choice can lead to rough finishes, worn-out tools, or even scrapped parts. Tooling inserts are essential in machining, offering versatility and efficiency for various applications.

Tips for Minimizing Downtime

Tips for Minimizing Downtime

Minimizing downtime is crucial for metalworking machinist to keep operations running smoothly and meet production targets. However, maintenance-related downtime remains a significant pain point, impacting productivity, timelines and costs. Here are some of the key solutions machinists use to minimize downtime.

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