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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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 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...
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...
