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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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,...
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 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...
