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 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 doesn’t get you. This is what you get when you type “chatter on a lathe” 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...
by Scott Hasson | Mar 4, 2024 | News, Product Information, Tips, Uncategorized
Top 7 Solutions for Tool Wear & Breakage Pain Points Precautions Machinists Can Take to Avoid Common Tooling Pitfalls One common problem machinists face when cutting metal parts is tool wear and breakage. To combat this problem, there are a combination of...
by Michael Barnes | Feb 27, 2024 | Product Information
How does a machinist unlock the source code of powerful technology? Like the opening of Mission Impossible 7? A machinist can unlock the power of their equipment by finding the serial number. Uh, I Am Not Super Spy Ethan Hunt… You don’t...
by Michael Barnes | Feb 20, 2024 | Product Information
A machinist can reduce everything to the tools of the trade — even a bitterly cold football game. Bringing layers of protective, warm clothing could be seen as a machine tool standard accessory if you were attending the coldest football game ever recently hosted by...
by Scott Hasson | Feb 1, 2024 | News, Product Information, Tips, Uncategorized
Ten Fixes for Small Part Manufacturing Pain Points Precautions Machinists Can Take to Avoid Common Pitfalls Professional machinists working on small parts hate when they hit pitfalls negatively impacting the final part. Due to the smaller size of the parts, there are...
by Team CWT | Apr 11, 2022 | Product Information
TL;DR This blog post details the components that make up a drill press — a stationary or benchtop power tool designed to bore precise holes in wood, metal, or plastic. We explain the drilling machine’s functions, safety requirements and lubrication guidelines,...
by Scott Hasson | Dec 20, 2023 | News, Product Information, Tips, Uncategorized
Consider These 5 Tips for Cutting Extremely Large Parts Gain experience through practicing the following metalworking techniques 1. Maintain Rigidity and Stability Ensure your lathe and workholding setup are robust and rigid. There are many factors to assure setup...
by Michael Barnes | Feb 8, 2021 | Product Information
TL;DR A vertical knee mill is a versatile tool that allows an operator to perform a wide range of tasks such as facing, slotting, drilling or boring. This blog post explores the versatility of LeBlond’s lineup of manual mills and CNC milling machines. Meet John from...
