The basic engine lathe, one of the most widely used machine tools, is very versatile when used by a skilled machinist. However, it is not particularly efficient when many identical parts must be ...

Sandvik Coromant introduced a new range of Coromant Capto machine adapted clamping units (MACU) for lathe machines. The new Capto products are designed for both turning and milling applications. They ...

Lathes have been part of the manufacturing ecosystem for millennia, so it is impressive to see that they remain relevant to this day. With such a venerable history behind them, as well as a wide range ...

Jam Handy! Provides a detailed overview of the process of cutting screw threads on a lathe. It explains the different types of screw threads, the importance of precision in machining, and outlines the ...

Well-formed chips spring away from the cutting tool, keeping them from causing heat buildup by clinging to the tool. According to Kedar Bhagath, chief technical officer at Tungaloy America, one of the ...

Oil grooves are used to lubricate the inside of a bearing, and can come in many forms — from a single hole that takes a few drops of oil, to helical patterns that distribute it over the entire ...

They say that if you have a lathe, you have every other machine tool too. To some degree, that’s true — you can make almost anything on a lathe, including another lathe, and even parts best made on ...

The global metal cutting tool industry was valued at $65.5 billion in 2020 and is estimated to reach $107.3 billion by 2032, ...

When people talk about broaching in general, oftentimes they’re referring to pull-style broaching, where you have a 3'-long ...