Machining

Manufacturing companies use dozens of machining processes to create products out of raw or semi-formed materials, some of the most common of which include turning and milling. Like other machining processes, they both require the use of a machine. With … Read More

Most types of heavy machines used in the manufacturing industry, including lathes and milling machines, produce vibrations during operation. Also known as chatter, these machining vibrations can often responsible for premature wear and tear. When ignored, the constant vibrations will … Read More

Milling and grinding are two common machining processes performed in the manufacturing industry. They both involve the removal of material from a workpiece, and they both support a wide variety of materials. Whether a workpiece is made of iron, aluminum, … Read More

Facing operations are often categories as either lathe or milling, depending on the type of machine used. They involve the use of a machine to selectively remove material from the end or shoulder of a workpiece. The workpiece is secured … Read More

Lathes are an essential machining tool used in the manufacturing industry. Among other things, they support cutting, knurling, facing and turning operations. With origins dating back to Ancient Egypt, they are regarded as one of the oldest machining tools. So, … Read More

Are you familiar with punch tools? Not to be confused with punch presses or their associated components, punch tools are used extensively in woodworking applications. They are often used in conjunction with other tools, such as a hammer and chisel, … Read More

Drilling is an age-old cutting process that involves the use of a manual or machine-powered tool bit to cut a cross-sectional hole in a workpiece. The tool bit is pressed against the surface of the workpiece, at which point it … Read More