Troubleshooting Servo Shift Brake Issues on Your Regal Lathe
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.Ā However, when the servo shift brake malfunctions within this system, gear...
K.O. Lee Surface Grinder Coolant Options
The coolant is a crucial component of the wet grinding process, as it cools and lubricates the workpiece and the grinding wheel. Selecting the right coolant system for your surface grinder is crucial for maintaining efficient and precise grinding...
Replacing Regal Headstock Wear-and-Tear Parts | VIDEO š¹
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...
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...
3 Common Service Requests with New LeBlond Lathes
Learn 3 common service requests with LeBlond’s newest lineup of lathes ā the RKL Series.
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.
Best Solutions for Machinability and Material Selection
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.
Addressing Lathe Chatter Needs Better GIFs
Dear machinist, the internet doesnāt get you. This is what you get when you type āchatter on a latheā into an online repository of Graphical Interchange Formats, more popularly known as GIFs: via GIPHY Does the above #chatteringteeth describe your infinite woe when...
Choosing the Right LeBlond LatheĀ
Understanding Core Specifications When Choosing a Lathe LeBlond lathes boast a spectrum of features, but three crucial specifications significantly impact the type of work a lathe can handle: Swing over Bed: This refers to the maximum diameter of a workpiece that can...
Top 7 Solutions for Tool Wear and Breakage
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.