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 finish.
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Keep Your K.O. Lee Tool & Cutter Grinder Running Like a Beast
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 components...
Lathes Get Machining Done
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 finish.
7 Essential Lathe Maintenance Tips for Smooth, Accurate Machining
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 maintenance routine is critical.
Can You Ace Our Lathe Terms Quiz?
Do you have what it takes to ace our machinist terms quiz? Test your lathe knowledge.
Mastering Chip Control
Metalworking lathes are versatile machines used primarily for shaping metal and other solid materials. They are essential in various industries for machining parts using techniques such as: Turning, Facing, Drilling, Knurling, Parting, Taper Turning and Thread Cutting.
Lathe Tooling Insert Shapes, Uses, Pros & Cons
Picking the right tooling insert for machining metal isn’t always easy—there are so many shapes, coatings, and materials to choose from. The wrong choice can lead to rough finishes, worn-out tools, or even scrapped parts. Tooling inserts are essential in machining, offering versatility and efficiency for various applications.
What Are Metalworking Lathes Used For?
Metalworking lathes are versatile machines used primarily for shaping metal and other solid materials. They are essential in various industries for machining parts using techniques such as: Turning, Facing, Drilling, Knurling, Parting, Taper Turning and Thread Cutting.
Tips for Minimizing Downtime
Minimizing downtime is crucial for metalworking machinist to keep operations running smoothly and meet production targets. However, maintenance-related downtime remains a significant pain point, impacting productivity, timelines and costs. Here are some of the key solutions machinists use to minimize downtime.