by Scott Hasson | Jun 2, 2023 | News, Product Information, Tips, Uncategorized
Workholdings are Lathe Workhorses Accuracy and precision are vital for producing parts with high tolerances in advanced lathe machining. Reliable workholding solutions ensure high-quality and repeatable machining results. Here are five reasons to get workholdings...
by TL | Apr 4, 2018 | Product Information
Need Standard Modern lathe parts? LeBlond provides them but, like the actor Bryan Cranston, doesn’t want to be typecast or known only for one role. Parts for Standard Modern Lathes as Heisenberg Cranston, despite working in Hollywood for four decades in a litany of...
by Scott Hasson | Mar 29, 2023 | News, Product Information, Tips, Uncategorized
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...
by Scott Hasson | Apr 21, 2023 | News, Product Information, Tips, Uncategorized
Different Metals Require Different Machining Considerations 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. Some common...
by TL | May 16, 2022 | Product Information
While it might not be the ideal time to buy a new house or take that early retirement you’ve been dreaming about, if you’re looking to boost productivity by purchasing a new machine or two from LeBlond, then right now is the best time to do it! LeBlond Ltd is...
by TL | Dec 17, 2020 | Company Profile, Product Information
The holidays are here! It’s the most wonderful—and busiest—time of the year. If your Christmas wish is for a workshop that rivals Santa’s, LeBlond has got you covered! Whether you’re looking for a new tool, accessory, or genuine manufacturer part,...
by TL | Jul 14, 2020 | Uncategorized
Need Standard Modern parts? You are in the right spot! In this post, we identify some common S-M parts and explain what they do. First, a little history … Standard Machine & Tool was founded in 1931 in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. In 1935, an unrelated company began...
by TL | Mar 8, 2021 | Product Information
Is your purchasing team stuck with too much choice in a chaotic bazaar with multiple vendors harassing them? With the LeBlond Suite, you get everything you need from one source. All machines, parts or accessories ordered will ship from our facility in Amelia, Ohio....
by TL | Jan 27, 2022 | Product Information
A lathe is a type of machine instrument that is usually used to shape metal or wood. The workpiece is rotated around a stationary cutting tool to make it operate. The primary aim is to eliminate unwanted material and leave a perfectly shaped workpiece behind. The...
by Scott Hasson | Jan 4, 2023 | News, Product Information, Tips, Uncategorized
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...
