by TL | Sep 19, 2025 | Product Information, Tips
LeBlond engineers made one catastrophic material choice in the 1960s. Nylon seemed perfect for servo shift components. They were dead wrong. Every machine owner has been paying for it ever since. That clicking sound coming from your Regal? It’s nylon...
by TL | Sep 3, 2025 | Product Information
“The teeth start to mash a little bit.” That’s how Christopher Smith, LeBlond’s Service Manager, describes what happens when operators slam their lathe feeds too hard. Those expensive gears you depend on? They’re getting destroyed...
by TL | Aug 5, 2025 | Product Information, Tips
Your K.O. Lee tool and cutter grinder is a precise monster of a machine. It’s built to sharpen end mills, cut gears and handle demanding tooling work day after day. But like any workhorse, it needs the right parts to keep performing. When critical...
by Scott Hasson | Aug 27, 2025 | News, Product Information, Tips, Uncategorized
What you need to know about lathe versatility Complex machined parts often require multiple steps for turning, boring, facing and finishing for final part production or assembly. Thankfully, lathes can handle many of the different cutting processes from start to...
by TL | Aug 26, 2025 | News, Product Information
An in-stock LeBlond machine is the best card for Phil to play, even if he doesn’t realize he is gambling. Phil is a machinist who supplies parts for the automotive industry. Uptick in Business? He expects business to pick up with a flurry of recent trade deals,...
by Scott Hasson | Jul 30, 2025 | News, Product Information, Tips, Uncategorized
A consistent lathe maintenance routine is vital to improved performance A well-maintained lathe doesn’t just run better—it lasts longer, performs more accurately, and reduces downtime. Whether you’re operating a manual machine or a CNC lathe, implementing a structured...
by TL | May 19, 2025 | Product Information, Tips
The manufacturing world is facing a crisis. As veteran manual machinists retire, companies are struggling to replace them. Schools eliminated manual machining from curricula for years, and now companies are paying the price. But there’s a resurgence...
by TL | Jul 9, 2025 | Product Information, Tips
That’s what happens when you ignore surface grinder maintenance until it’s too late. You have to buy new equipment in the neighborhood of five figures. I dunno — maybe you should just burn stacks of money instead. LeBlond Service Manager Christopher Smith...
by Scott Hasson | Jul 7, 2025 | Tips
So, you’ve taken the first steps in preparing for a lathe installation—you’ve identified the equipment weight, contacted a rigging company, and confirmed that disassembly and fluid drainage are (mostly) optional. Great! But the process doesn’t stop there. A successful...
by Scott Hasson | Jan 6, 2025 | News, Product Information, Tips, Uncategorized
Test your knowledge on basic and more advanced lathe terms Do you have what it takes to ace our lathe terms quiz? Start with the basics and move to more advanced machining terms. How well can you score?
