Pros and Cons of Single-Pass Boring

Boring is a common process used in the manufacturing industry. Not to be confused with drilling, it involves the use of a cutting tool or bit to enlarge an existing hole in a workpiece. While some boring processes require multiple … Read More

Single-Pass vs Multi-Stroke Boring: What’s the Difference?

Boring is a common machining process that involves the use of a cutting tool to enlarge an existing hole in a workpiece. If a workpiece has a hole that requires enlarging, a manufacturing company may “bore” it. It’s typically performed … Read More

Turning vs Boring: Comparing These 2 Machining Processes

Turning and boring are two common machining processes used in the manufacturing industry. They both require the use of a machine to remove material from a workpiece. Whether a workpiece is made of metal or wood, it can be probably … Read More

Drilling vs Boring vs Reaming: What’s the Difference?

Drilling, boring and reaming and three common processes performed by manufacturing companies. All three processes involve, to some degree, creating a new hole or modifying an existing hole in a workpiece. While most people are familiar with drilling, though, many … Read More

The Not-So-Boring Side of Machine Boring

While the word “boring” is most commonly used to describe a dull, monotonous or otherwise uninteresting task, it also refers to a machining process in which an existing hole in a workpiece is expanded using a boring machine. Machine boring … Read More

The Boring Company to Build 2-Mile Tunnel Under California

Tesla Motors and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has won approval from the Hawthorne City Council to construct a two-mile underground test tunnel for his Boring Company. The City Council voted four to one in favor of the tunnel’s construction, giving … Read More

Do Solar Panels Work in the Shade?

Solar power has become an increasingly popular energy source. According to the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), it accounted for 55% of all new grid-supplied electricity in 2023 — a number that’s expected to grow even higher in the years … Read More