Machining

Lathes are one of the most versatile machines used in the manufacturing industry. Among other things, manufacturing companies use them for metalworking, woodworking, finishing and even glassworking. Not all lathes feature a single-bladed cutting tool, however. Some use a special … Read More

Milling is a common machining process that involves the use of a machine, known as a milling machine, to remove material from a stationary workpiece using a rotating cutting tool. With milling, the workpiece remains stationary, whereas the cutting tool … Read More

Extrusion is a manufacturing process that involves forcing material, such as heated metal, through a three-dimensional die. As shown in the image to the left, it’s used to create products or objects with a static cross-sectional profile. When the material … Read More

Drilling is a cutting process that requires the use of a rotating cutting tool known as a drill bit to cut a circular hole into a workpiece. When the drill bit is placed against the workpiece and activated, it rotates … Read More

Milling is a common machining process used in the manufacturing industry. It involves the use of a milling machine to remove material from a workpiece with a rotating cutting tool. Unlike lathes, milling machines don’t rotate the secured workpiece. Rather, … Read More

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

A milling cutter is an essential component of a milling machine. As the name suggests, it’s the cutting tool that’s responsible for scraping material out of a workpiece. All milling machines have a cutter. During a typical milling operation, the … Read More