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 And yet, many vocational-technical schools have outdated equipment.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...
