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....
