by TL | Aug 28, 2024 | Product Information, Video
Are you looking for a digital readout? Are you looking for brand champ Newall DROs? Looking for a deal? Well, LeBlond is cooking up a Fall 2026 promotion on Newall NMS800 digital readouts for your new or legacy machine tool. You can chow down and get your fill of...
by Scott Hasson | Sep 24, 2026 | Tips
Extend the useful life of these essential parts The lead screw and cross-feed screw are two of the most important mechanical parts on a LeBlond manual metalworking lathe. Both LeBlond lathe parts receive years of repetitive movement, cutting forces, chips, dirt, and...
by Scott Hasson | Aug 28, 2026 | Tips
Stay Balanced Lathe Spindle Balancing is Key for Best Performance An experienced lathe operator maintains the conditions that keep a spindle assembly balanced and identifies problems early enough to hire a qualified technician or balancing service to correct them....
by Scott Hasson | Jun 12, 2026 | News, Product Information
Save Big on Replacement and Wear Parts for Your Hard-Working Manufacturing Equipment America is turning 250, and we’re celebrating this historic milestone by helping manufacturers keep their equipment running strong. For July 2026, customers can save 25% on...
by Scott Hasson | Jul 31, 2026 | Tips
Know which mandrel is right for each application In precision machining, workholdings are every bit as important as the cutting tool itself. Even the most accurate CNC lathe cannot produce high-quality parts if the workpiece isn’t held securely and concentrically....
by TL | Jul 9, 2026 | Tips
Top 5 Pro Tips for Maintaining Your Metalworking Lathe’s Coolant System In today’s precision machining environment, coolant does much more than keep cutting tools cool. A properly maintained coolant system improves surface finish, extends tool life,...
by Scott Hasson | Jul 1, 2026 | Tips
Top nine tips for best headstock performance Checking the headstock lubrication system should be part of a regular preventive maintenance program for a professional lathe technician. A properly functioning lubrication system protects spindle bearings, gears, shafts,...
by Scott Hasson | May 15, 2026 | News, Tips
How Does a Company Replace Skilled Machinists when Skilled Machinists Cannot be Retained? Baby boomers with decades of machining experience are leaving the workforce at a rapid pace, taking invaluable tribal knowledge with them. At the same time, younger workers are...
by Scott Hasson | Jun 9, 2026 | Tips
How Do Headstock and Tailstock Condition Affect Machining Operations? Experienced lathe operators know the headstock and tailstock form the backbone of every turning operation. Their condition directly affects part quality, cycle times, and machine longevity. A...
by Scott Hasson | Apr 30, 2026 | Product Information, Tips
Machine Shops Grow with Solid ROI on Educational Lathes A machine shop can’t scale without people who know how to run the machines. That sounds obvious, yet many shops try to solve a labor shortage by chasing experienced hires in a shrinking pool. An educational lathe...
