Seven Tips for Cutting Different Metals With a Lathe
Adjustments may be needed to optimize the machining process when machining different metals with a lathe. Machinists should take precautions to avoid scrap and waste since metal hardness varies.
Three Tips to Cut Machining Costs
Evaluating Your Practices Can Cut Machining Costs Saving time, improving efficiencies, reducing waste are all ways to cut machining costs and increase margins for machining parts. However, putting the right tactics in place to achieve these cost cutting measures is...
The Whole Truth About Lathe Parts Replacement
It is a simple truth for all machine tools that perform challenging metal turning, cutting and boring: Parts eventually wear out. The continuous operation of lathes in a machine shop potentially wears out a variety of moving parts on the machine. The proper...
What Is the Purpose of a Tool Grinder?
Learn what a cutter grinder does and all the differenty types. You will also discover the primary features of K.O. Lee’s tool & cutter grinder models.
Knowing When to Upgrade Your Lathe
5 Tips for Upgrading Lathes LeBlond lathes have stood the test of time for many machine shops and parts manufacturers. It isn’t unusual to see a LeBlond lathe from the 1940s still running strong. And as long as those machines are well maintained, they can last for...
The Importance of Leveling Your Lathe Regularly
When was the last time you leveled your lathe? If you haven’t leveled your lathe in the last 6 months, then your machine is probably due for a checkup. There are many ways a lathe can become unleveled. Common reasons for re- leveling your lathe include: Forklifts...
Does LeBlond Offer a CNC Lathe?
Our machine is a 2-axis CNC lathe. The LeBlond 2-axis CNC lathe can be programmed for the material or workpiece. Learn more!
Diversify Your Machine Portfolio
Take ownership of your future with a diverse machine portfolio Machine shop growth can be a challenge for many reasons. First, there are the physical limitations of the facility. Then, there are skilled machinists on staff who can fulfill the types of jobs needed. A...
LeBlond Ltd. Precision High Speed Lathes
Get the lowdown on drill press parts and how you can find needed Deka Drill parts from LeBlond in our latest blog post.
Welcome Maintenance and Repair into Your Operations
Planning for maintenance and repair saves time & money What comes to mind when you think about maintenance for your machine shop’s machines? Whether it happens to be a lathe, band saw, mill, grinder, drill press or other machine, maintenance and repair can be an...