Are you, a machinist or machine tool educator, ready for an end-of-the-year STEAL of STEEL? Steely new LeBlond and K.O. Lee machinery for your machine shop or classroom? What’s the steal, exactly, you ask? Halloween without candy? Thanksgiving without a cooked bird?...
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Four Ways to Improve Machining Productivity
A place for everything and everything in its place. In the machine shop, it couldn’t ring truer. Here are four ways metalworking machinists can better organize their workspaces for improved efficiency and productivity:
What Are Metalworking Lathes Used For?
Are you on the cutting edge when it comes to sharp tooling? Dull and damaged tooling can create scrap and downtime if not properly monitored and replaced. Learn how to stay on the cutting edge with these four tips.
Tips for Minimizing Downtime
Are you on the cutting edge when it comes to sharp tooling? Dull and damaged tooling can create scrap and downtime if not properly monitored and replaced. Learn how to stay on the cutting edge with these four tips.
Open House at LeBlond. Learn About the Latest Lathes and Metalworking Machines
When: Date: September 18, 2024Time: 10 AM – 2 PM Where: LeBlond Ltd.3976 Bach Buxton RoadAmelia, OH 45102 LeBlond welcomes all for an opportunity to learn, test and ask questions about a wide range of LeBlond machines. Learn about best practices from experienced...
Stay on the Cutting Edge With These Machining Tips
Are you on the cutting edge when it comes to sharp tooling? Dull and damaged tooling can create scrap and downtime if not properly monitored and replaced. Learn how to stay on the cutting edge with these four tips.
When the Chips are Down LeBlond Pulls You Through
When chips are not managed during machining parts, scrap occurs. You can always bet on LeBlond when machining gets tough. LeBlond helps when the chips are down. In this case, literally when chips are cut from a workpiece. Chips are an important aspect of metalworking....
Get Creative When Machine Shop Floors Get Cramped
Get Creative When Machine Shop Floors Get Cramped Precautions Machinists Can Take to Avoid Common Machinability and Material Selection Pitfalls Squeezing into an old pair of jeans that previously fit comfortably but are now too tight for your waistline is similar to a...
Machining Complex Metal Parts Requires Simple Solutions
Machinists must possess a deep understanding of machining principles, tooling, materials, & machine capabilities to produce complex quality parts. Know these 6 solutions to machining complex part pain points.