Comparing the Different Types of Machine Presses

Also known as a forming press, a machine press is a heavy-duty industrial machine that uses pressure to resize or reshape a workpiece. It’s operated a worker, known as a toolsetter, who’s responsible for securing the workpiece in place and … Read More

Manufacturing vs Production: How These Processes Differ

Many people assume that manufacturing and production are the same. As a result, the terms are used interchangeably when referring to business-related creation processes. While manufacturing and production have similar fundamentals, though, they are two unique processes. So, what’s the … Read More

Plasma vs Laser Cutting: What’s the Difference?

The terms “plasma cutting” and “laser cutting” are often used interchangeably when referring to the use of hot, high-powered light to cut through workpieces. While similar, though, they aren’t necessarily the same. Plasma cutting and laser cutting use entirely different … Read More

What Is Diamond Turning?

Turning is a machining process used in the manufacturing industry to remove material from a workpiece using a stationary cutting tool. It’s typically performed using a lathe. Once secured to the lathe, the workpiece will rotate. The cutting tool will … Read More

Wood Lathes vs Metal Lathes: What’s the Difference?

A lathe is one of the most versatile machine tools used in the manufacturing industry. It can cut, sand, drill, face, turn and deform workpieces. Lathes are characterized by the way in which they hold workpieces. While milling machines expose … Read More

6 Common Lathe Terms You Need to Know

Lathes are one of the most versatile machining tools used in the manufacturing industry. While typically used for cutting and turning operations, they can also be used for sanding, drilling and facing. Not to be confused with milling machines, lathes … 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