by Scott Hasson | Jan 6, 2025 | News, Product Information, Tips, Uncategorized
Test your knowledge on basic and more advanced lathe terms Do you have what it takes to ace our lathe terms quiz? Start with the basics and move to more advanced machining terms. How well can you score?
by Michael Barnes | Mar 11, 2025 | Uncategorized
Ever been stuck with a busted lathe because of a worn-out belt? 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 problem has a simple fix. In This...
by Scott Hasson | Sep 4, 2024 | News, Product Information, Tips, Uncategorized
What Are the Best Uses of Metalworking Lathes? Versatile Cutting Creates Opportunities for a Broad Range of Machined Parts Metalworking lathes are versatile machines used primarily for shaping metal and other solid materials. They are essential in various industries...
by Scott Hasson | Mar 5, 2025 | News, Product Information, Tips, Uncategorized
How to stay sharp and be cool. You wouldn’t shave with a dull razor or cut a steak with a butter knife, right? The same goes for machining—keeping your tools sharp and effective is the key to a clean, efficient cut. Whether you’re a seasoned machinist or just...
by Scott Hasson | Feb 4, 2025 | News, Product Information, Tips, Uncategorized
5 Tooling Types for Lathes Producing a quality part on a lathe means knowing the end results needed and applying appropriate application of the tool. Lathe tooling is essential for machining operations, enabling precise cutting, shaping, and finishing of workpieces....
by Michael Barnes | Feb 17, 2025 | Product Information
Your K.O. Lee tool & cutter grinder’s workhead is locked up. You’re staring down a bill of around $30k for a new machine that is used to sharpen, shape and recondition cutting tools such as drills, milling cutters, reamers, taps and others. But...
by Michael Barnes | Feb 10, 2025 | Product Information, Video
Watching the video below causes amnesia. After viewing LeBlond Service Manager Christopher Smith give an overview of our new radial drill press, you will forget everything you thought you knew about LeBlond. This isn’t just another machine. This is a...
by Scott Hasson | Oct 7, 2024 | News, Product Information, Tips, Uncategorized
Five Habits Machinists Possess to Minimize Downtime What you can do to optimize the production of machined parts. Minimizing downtime is crucial for metalworking machinist to keep operations running smoothly and meet production targets. However, maintenance-related...
by Michael Barnes | Jan 9, 2025 | Product Information, Video
Get ready for an inside look at how LeBlond handles machine shipping — from protecting every metal surface to their signature “load and protect” method that keeps your investment safe from dock to dock. LeBlond Service Manager Christopher Smith breaks down...
by Michael Barnes | Dec 18, 2024 | Product Information
What do you put in a machinist’s stocking this holiday season? We at LeBlond don’t advise stuffing the Christmas stocking with small gifts or candy. Put a chuck for a K.O. Lee grinder in the stocking instead! And what specific chuck do you need for surface grinding, a...
