The king of machine tools is the lathe, and if the king has a heart, it’s probably the leadscrew. That’s the bit that allows threading operations, arguably the most important job a lathe can tackle.

Thread cutting on a lathe demands steady hands, sharp focus, and careful coordination. Watch as each pass brings the threads closer to a perfect finish. Have you ever tried your hand at lathe ...

The basic engine lathe, one of the most widely used machine tools, is very versatile when used by a skilled machinist. However, it is not particularly efficient when many identical parts must be ...

HSSC prevents chatter by automatically adjusting variables according to pre-set or custom-programmed parameters. Machine tool builder Okuma wants its customers to know they have the means to prevent ...

Well-formed chips spring away from the cutting tool, keeping them from causing heat buildup by clinging to the tool. According to Kedar Bhagath, chief technical officer at Tungaloy America, one of the ...