Mills are indispensable equipment for machinists. They help machinists perform various machining tasks like shaping metal or plastic and creating slots, contours, holes and flat surfaces. Mechanical variable speed mills and electronic variable speed ones are two...
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.
Keeping your vintage Regal lathe running smoothly requires understanding its unique features. One such feature is the servo shift system, known for its smooth and precise gear changes. However, when the servo shift brake malfunctions within this system, gear...
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 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...
Do you own a vintage LeBlond Regal and want to know how to easily change wear-and-tear parts like seals, spindle gaskets and drive accessory pins for the brakes? Watch our latest video where we use a Regal 15" headstock diagram as a visual aid to illustrate how to...
Learn 3 common service requests with LeBlond’s newest lineup of lathes — the RKL Series.
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.
Become a manufacturing super star by following these 10 small part manufacturing tips. When put into practice they improve the final output on finished parts.