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...
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...
4 Tips to Improve Heavy Turning When turning large or heavy parts on a lathe you should consider some additional factors versus when you machine small- to medium-sized parts. Lathe Stability is Vital It’s important to make sure your lathe is large enough to handle the...
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...
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...
9 Causes of Lathe Tooling Wear and How to Minimize Each Wear on lathe tooling is inevitable. Low frequency wear won’t typically cause catastrophic damage. But over time, problems can surmount. Some of the biggest causes of lathe tool wear and failure are due to a wide...
3 Tips for Hard Turning on Your LeBlond Lathe Turning hardened metals on a lathe takes additional care than turning standard metals. Taking the proper care while machining hard metals will reduce scrap, improve production, minimize finishing, and decrease maintenance...