Electrical discharge machining (EDM) has long been a favorite of tool and die makers. Why? Because it has the ability to cut through any conductive metal, regardless of its hardness. It can also generate shapes otherwise impossible to produce, and...
Anyone surfing the internet on the search term "metalworking lathes for sale" should take a moment to recognize British engineer Henry Maudslay. After all, he invented the first screw-cutting lathe more than two centuries ago. It wasn’t the first such...
Type the words 'milling machines for sale' into your favorite search engine. The results probably surprise you. Manual knee mills. Universal milling machines. Combination horizontal and vertical mills. Horizontal boring mills. In addition, those aiming for higher quantities or more...
There are several tried-and-true secrets for running a successful machine shop. For the Production Lead, the Machining Technology Program Instructor and the hobbyist alike, one of the simplest places to start: buy your new equipment in duplicate. It’s a worthy...
Discover KENT USA®'s full line of rotary grinders. Our full line of high-precision rotary grinders is capable of grinding hard, brittle, metal, and mold materials. Our rotary grinders are built with Meehanite Class FC 30 casting for high rigidity and...
One of our largest centerless grinders, the KCG-24S, offers a grinding capacity for diameters ranging from 2” to 6” with a standard work rest. It features a grinding wheel size of 24” x 12” x 12” and a regulating wheel size of 12”...
Digital Readout (DRO) systems have increasingly become more of a necessity than a luxury for many operators. They significantly enhance the accuracy, efficiency, and productivity of conventional machines, making them an essential addition to any machine shop. By providing precise...
The KENT USA® RML-1660VT Precision Lathe now brings superior turning quality, consistent performance, and extended tool longevity, thanks to the factory-installed ACU-RITE Constant Surface-Cutting Speed (CSS) option. This feature allows operators to set an optimal surface speed value for each...
KENT USA®’s industry-standard CNC knee mills come factory-installed with the unassailable ACU-RITE MILLPWR G2 system. Designed with advanced safety and superior operational features, our knee milling machines make for an ideal choice at production and training facilities alike. These features...
The KENT USA® CNC Precision Teach Lathes Series powered by the ACU-RITE TURNPWR allows any shop to step up to CNC turning. Its easy-to-learn teach-in conversational programming enables machinists of any skill level to produce higher-quality parts with lower labor costs....
Looking for a manual milling machine? Brace yourself, because the knee mill vs. bed mill discussion can get heated. With its Z-axis ram, the latter can carry heavier table loads and take bigger cuts than a knee mill. On the...
Equipos Metalmecanicos de Queretaro S.A. de C.V. will be exhibiting at Expomaq 2024 alongside Heidenhain. The event will be held from June 18 to June 20 at Poliforum Leon, Guanajuato, Mexico. Visit their booth to see the KENT USA KTM-5VKF-E...
Engine lathes like KENT USA®’s RML-series are extremely capable machines. And no tool room would be complete without a manual precision lathe like this CTL-618EVS. But let’s face it. Job quantities increase. So does part complexity. And if you have to cut...
Introducing the ACU-RITE droPWR, the innovative solution that turns an iPad® into a digital readout! This application-based platform combines an intuitive user experience with touch screen conventions, dynamically switching between milling, turning, and grinding. It saves time and money by...
Introduction to Cylindrical Grinding Cylindrical grinding is one of the oldest machining technologies. Though credit for its invention remains a bit fuzzy, most attribute the development of the first production grinding machine to Charles Norton (ironically, not the same Norton...
Looking for a fast, accurate way to slice bar stock into machine-ready blanks? How about angled cuts on structural steel and iron? Need to cut up some bundled material? Look no further than production bandsaws. Ideal for any sawing job,...
Milling machines are often among the first pieces of equipment in many shops. They are used to machine surfaces, mill pockets, drill and bore holes, and much more. This makes them a mainstay of any metalworking company or repair facility....
Gunsmith Lathe Selection: Three Things to Know Before Buying In the market for a gunsmith lathe? Do yourself a favor and extend your search to include industrial lathes, manual economy lathes, precision lathes, toolroom lathes, and CNC Teach Lathes. It’s quite...
Mention the name Connor Toor to most knife aficionados and you’ll receive a knowing nod. That’s because the founder and CEO of Toor Knives, Inc. has developed a product line of which any entrepreneur would be envious, and did so...
Maybe you’ve seen an ad on eBay, “Surface Grinders For Sale." Or maybe it was one of those unfortunate "going out of business" situations. Either way, there are plenty of reasons to move on and find a brand-new surface grinder....
Fine Specimens - Mysteries Behind Friction Stir Welding and Laser Powder Bed Fusion - Wire EDM Wire EDM equipment from KENT USA® helps this Texas research laboratory unravel the mysteries behind friction stir welding and laser powder bed fusion additive...
Anyone attending a vocational-technical school will tell you the flow of information is like drinking from a firehose. But one way to tame the flood is to learn CNC programming and operation on Fanuc controls. According to the FANUC website,...
Take a look at any large, flat-machined part. See that nifty cross-hatched pattern? Rotary grinding produced that surface. What's more, it did so quickly and cost-effectively. The process responsible for this pattern has been around for more than 100 years....
Have you ever changed a flat tire? Hopefully, you remembered to torque the lug nuts. Doing so prevents the loosening that is otherwise certain, perhaps with disastrous results. Torquing toolholders is no different. Granted, the consequences are less severe when...
People have used SMED, or Single-Minute Exchange of Die, for more than five decades. Is your shop one of them? Since you're reading this, we're guessing not. But hold on, you say. We don't have any dies here. Our shop...
Kent CNC has introduced the New KHV-500 Combination Horizontal/Vertical Machining Center with the industry standard 0i-MD control by FANUC. By combining a horizontal machining center with a vertical machining center, this cutting-edge versatile machining center allows for faster setups and...
Gateway Community & Technical College in Florence, KY is one of 16 colleges working to bring better lives to all Kentucky citizens as part of the Kentucky Community & Technical College System (KCTCS). KCTCS offers an abundance of workforce-ready education & and...
KENT USA® and Mountainland Technical College (MTECH) have enjoyed a longstanding partnership. For some time now, KENT USA® has supplied high-quality machines for the first-rate Precision Machining Program at the Lehi, Utah campus. These machines play a critical role in...
Why KENT USA® Machines are the Go-To Choice for Technical Schools As technical education continues to evolve, the need for advanced and reliable equipment becomes increasingly important. Technical schools are tasked with preparing students for successful careers in a variety...
Let’s pretend you just bought a KVR-series machining center from Kent USA. Furthermore, your shop cuts tons of aluminum, so you opted for the 20,000 rpm high-speed spindle option. Great idea. What’s not so great is overlooking the need for toolholder balancing...
Kent USA® has been increasing its efforts in building closer relationships with machine tool training institutions. This initiative revolves around Kent USA®’s goal of providing turnkey machine tools equipped with industry-standard features at cost-effective prices. AMMC Machine Tool Technology Program...
Visit us at Booth# 2503 at Houstex! Register Here. Learn more about our CNC Knee Mill, CNC Bed Mill, CNC Teach Lathe, and Radial Arm Drill on display as we are represented by PTSolutions, a Texas local sales and service...
At first glance, gang-style lathes like this one from Kent USA appear limited in their capabilities. There’s some truth to that statement. After all, even the largest of the series—the GSL-42—boasts a maximum bar diameter of 1.6" and 6" of...
The pallet changer has long been associated with high volume work on horizontal machining centers (HMCs). However, that paradigm is beginning to shift. Automakers and prototype shops alike find that machines such as Kent CNC’s KMH Auto Pallet HMC enjoy OEE levels...
Certified Pre-Owned Kent USA TPR-C2500 Radial Arm Drill $108,950 $84,500 w/ limited 6 months parts warranty; in stock in Minnesota Features 16 spindle speed and 16 feed rates Centralized single level control for forward and reversal of spindle Ultra...
Centerless grinders are one of the manufacturing industry's most indispensable machine tools. Without them, parts like shafts, pistons, camshafts, and valve spools would be less accurate. They'd also cost a whole lot more. Fortunately, we don’t live in a world...
Given the ongoing skilled labor shortage, everyone knows the importance of machine tool technology training. That need will only grow as more manufacturing returns to the United States. And yet, many vocational-technical schools have outdated equipment. Updating manual lathes, mills,...
Knee mills are perhaps the most versatile of all machine tools. Size permitting, it’s possible to produce practically any orthogonal part on a knee mill, especially when operated by a skilled machinist. Add CNC capabilities and you now have a...
There’s nothing magical about the term Oil Country Lathes. That is unless your company has the need to machine massive parts with equally massive metal removal requirements. For these applications, Oil Country Lathes are indeed magical. Named for their widespread...
There are plenty of surface grinders for sale promos out there. However, before you pick up the phone or fire off an email, hold up. It’s a good idea to first separate the must-have machine features from those that are nice...
Lathes for sale. It’s a common headline on eBay, Facebook Marketplace, and many other internet sites. And let's face it, there are some very high-quality lathes for sale out there. But then again, some fall far short of this description....
Every shop needs a good bandsaw. That’s just as true for the home hobbyist as it is a large manufacturing company. But what are bandsaws? How do they work, and most importantly, what should you look for when buying one?...
The Thomas Publishing Company conducted a survey in the spring of 2020. That was right about the time the pandemic began turning the world on its head. In it, fully 64% of the 878 manufacturing and industrial sector professionals said they “are...
Most machinists with a few years under their belt have at least toyed with the idea of starting a machine shop. It’s a lot to think about. It’s also a bit scary. Where will you get the money? How about...
Cut thin to win. That’s what my uncle used to say. He was talking about the card game Cribbage, not wire EDM, yet the adage holds true either way. That’s because Wire EDM (WEDM) uses ultra-thin wire from 0.1 to...
We stock over 150 machines at our warehouse. However, some machines are so huge that they are delivered, then built straight at the customer's site. Here are some of the ones we sold in the past. 1. SGS-3012AHD Double Column...
A Few Of The Things You Always Wanted To Know About Sinker EDM But Were Afraid To Ask... Sinker EDM is an improbable machining process. It relies on high-voltage electrical current to remove material, so there’s no direct contact between...
Challenges FRC Team 1257 was challenged to play FIRST Power Up, which entailed building robots that placed boxes on scales in competitive events vs. other FRC teams. Solution FRC Team 1257 selected Rize One to safely print a functional pulley...
We've had a surge of orders for EDMs since the beginning of 2021! Most of our customers love us for our other lines of conventional and CNC machines. Our relatively smaller (but growing) set of EDM fans also love us for our: Proven and trusted...
Knee mills have been around for nearly nine decades. In fact, the American Precision Museum has one from 1938 on display. And although the company that built that machine is no longer in business, others have taken its place. That’s because its...
