Ever been stuck with a busted lathe because of a worn-out belt? https://youtu.be/CxD9elJy6p8 LeBlond Service Manager Christopher Smith dives into the belt replacement secrets most machinists never learn. Your shop could be losing thousands in downtime, but this...
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 tools sharp and effective is the key to a clean, efficient cut. Whether you’re a seasoned machinist or just getting your hands dirty in the shop, understanding the right machine tool inserts and coatings can make all the difference.
Producing a quality part on a lathe means knowing the end results needed and applying appropriate application of the tool.
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.
Do you have what it takes to ace our machinist terms quiz? Test your lathe knowledge.
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:
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 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....