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Metalworking Lathes For Sale: Turning Machines Come in Many Forms

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...

Lathes Tip: When One is Good, Why Two is Better

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...

ACU-RITE DROs on KENT USA® Machines – Enhancing Precision and Productivity

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...

Enhance Your Turning Quality and Tool Longevity with ACU-RITE CSS

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...

Versatile Teach Lathe Powered by ACU-RITE TURNPWR

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....

CNC vs. Teach Lathe — Which One is Right for Your Shop?

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

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...

FANUC Controls—Setting the Standard for Vocational Technical Schools

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,...

Zero-Point Workholding: What Does it Do, and is it Worth the Cost?

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...

Mountainland Technical College and KENT USA®: Precision Machining Program Training

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

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...

Laramie County Community College Powered by Kent USA®

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...

Gang-Style Lathes: Why Going Gangster is a Good Thing

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...

Machine Tool Technology Programs are More Successful with the Right Equipment

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,...

Oil Country Lathes are Big, Robust, Powerful, and Precise

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...

Eight Things to Consider Before Responding to a Lathe Advertisement Like This

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....

Starting a Machine Shop? It’s Not as Hard as You Might Think

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...

The Largest Kent USA Machines Sold

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...

Largest Kent USA (Manual/CNC) Lathes IN STOCK!

Largest Kent USA (Manual/CNC) Lathes IN STOCK! These are the largest lathes that we have in stock right now. In case these are too big, we have over 150 smaller lathes, mills, grinders, EDMs, and radial arm drills ready to ship.   1. LA-38120 Precision Lathe - 38" x 120"...

Buying a Lathe: What You Should Know Before Investing

Buying a Lathe: What You Should Know Before Investing Are you thinking about buying a lathe? One of the first things to determine is what you want to do with it and what kinds of materials you will cut. Are...

Teach Lathe: Programming Just Got a Whole Lot Easier

Let’s face it: some part features are a real bear to cut on a manual lathe. Single-point threads. Spheres and large radii. Tapers and barbed hose ends and oddly-shaped ports. These are a few of the everyday requirements that will...

Large Bore Lathe Shopping: Three Things to Consider

Large Bore Lathe Shopping: Three Things to Consider When you’re one of the elite few that turns massive parts for a living, the day inevitably comes when you need a bigger machine. This is especially true in industries such as...

Wausau West High Machine Tool Courses in Wisconsin

Wausau West High Machine Tool Courses in Wisconsin Kent USA is proud to supply Wausau West High School with our precision lathes. Wausau West High School is a highly rated public school located in Wausau, WI. It offers a variety...

Manual Lathe Operation: Three Ways to Avoid Part Deflection

Manual Lathe Operation: Three Ways to Avoid Part Deflection Manual lathe operation can be challenging work. Extend any workpiece more than three to four times its diameter from the chuck and you’re asking for deflection. The result is chatter, leading...

Get to the Point: Four Tips for Single-Point Threading

Get to the Point: Four Tips for Single-Point Threading Single-point threading is among the more challenging of all turning operations. Cutting pressures are high, tool life often poor, and the line between a good part and one bound for the...

Get a Grip: Five Ways to Improve Lathe Workholding, Part II

Get a Grip: Five Ways to Improve Lathe Workholding, Part II As mentioned in the previous blog post, 3-jaw chucks rank among the most important lathe accessories for anyone who turns parts for a living. In fact, even calling them...

Get a Grip: Five Ways to Improve Lathe Workholding, Part I

Get a Grip: Five Ways to Improve Lathe Workholding, Part I Of all the accessories found on any engine lathe or tool room lathe, the 3-jaw chuck is easily the most important; unfortunately, it’s also quite often the least appreciated....

Listening to Maudslay – A Look at the Kent USA CSM-1440 CNC Lathe

It’s tough to beat a good engine lathe. For many shop owners, it was the first machine they purchased, quite possibly a two-fer deal that included a knee mill and a band saw. And if it was a good one,...

Motiv Space Systems: Out of this World Manufacturing

At Kent USA, we take great pride in the quality and level of service we provide to our customers. Our customers have expressed their opinions on the machine tools we offer: Scott Vanderzyl, Principal Manufacturing Engineer at Motiv Space Systems,...
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