by Michael Barnes | Jun 27, 2024 | Product Information, Tips
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...
by Willow Dunning | Jul 3, 2024 | News, Product Information, Tips, Uncategorized
When chips are not managed during machining parts, scrap occurs. You can always bet on LeBlond when machining gets tough. LeBlond helps when the chips are down. In this case, literally when chips are cut from a workpiece. Chips are an important aspect of metalworking....
by Michael Barnes | Jun 24, 2024 | Uncategorized
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...
by Scott Hasson | Jun 5, 2024 | News, Product Information, Tips, Uncategorized
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...
by Michael Barnes | Jun 7, 2024 | Product Information, Tips, Video
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...
by Michael Barnes | Apr 29, 2024 | Product Information, Tips
There is a wealth of information on servicing a legacy LeBlond lathe like the Regal. From our content or a general internet search, there are a multitude of solutions to keeping your legacy LeBlond running along smoothly. What about LeBlondās current...
by Scott Hasson | Apr 22, 2024 | News, Product Information, Tips, Uncategorized
Machining Complex Parts Requires Simple Solutions Six tips for overcoming complex part pain points āMachining complex parts requires a high level of skill and experience. Machinists must possess a deep understanding of machining principles, tooling, materials, and...
by Scott Hasson | Apr 3, 2024 | News, Product Information, Tips, Uncategorized
Best Solutions for Common Machinability and Material Selection Pain Points Precautions Machinists Can Take to Avoid Common Machinability and Material Selection Pitfalls ā Knowing the right materials to use when machining metal parts for a specific application is vital...
by Michael Barnes | Mar 22, 2024 | Product Information
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...
by Michael Barnes | Mar 19, 2024 | Uncategorized
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...
