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2026-09-18 10:07:43 -

Self-Centering vs. Independent Lathe Chucks
Lathes, also referred to as turning machines, are metalworking machines that rotate a metal workpiece at a high speed, applying a stationary cutting tool to it to remove stock material so that it can be shaped. They are highly effective at producing cylindrical objects, but in addition to turning, they can also be used for other processes like shaping, knurling, drilling, and boring. For this...

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2026-09-14 12:44:38 -

7 Types of Metalworking Machines and What They Do
Metalworking machines are used in modern industrial applications to prepare workpieces, then to profile, shape, and finish them. When used properly they are fast, effective, and uphold high standards for finished workpieces. Before the modern era, craftsmen needed to labor by hand to finish a workpiece (whether it was made of metal or wood). In the modern day, CNC and IoT-linked machines...

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2026-09-10 11:43:13 -

Common Types of Grinding Abrasives
Grinding abrasives are compounds that are used to remove material from a workpiece, and are often used on grinding wheels and flap disks, among other tools. They can be used on metal, wood, plastic, masonry, or some other material. Grinding abrasives can be used on a wide variety of different tools, such as sandpaper, grinding wheels, cutoff wheels, and even flapwheels. However, the type...

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2026-09-03 12:12:57 -

Why Carbide Drills Are Often Coated
A carbide is a ceramic-adjacent compound formed of carbon and another element that is less electronegative, typically but not always a metal. Carbides are extremely hard and stiff materials, which gives them good wear resistance. Despite this, carbide drills are more brittle than some alternatives like high-speed steel, or HSS. So, while it is true that metal cutting tools like carbide...

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2026-09-02 11:47:03 -

About Turning Insert Size, Shape and Nose Radius
A turning insert is a piece used on a lathe which removes stock material from a workpiece that is rotated on the lathe. As such, the insert is a stationary cutting tool and the workpiece rotates, making it possible to create axially symmetrical finished pieces. There are many factors and parameters to consider when choosing turning inserts, such as size, shape, and nose radius, among...

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2026-08-19 13:24:31 -

Lathe Chuck Jaw Types
A lathe chuck is a component that is attached to the lathe spindle and which holds the workpiece. There are many different types of lathe chucks, depending on how they are actuated and how they attach to the spindle and hold the workpiece. But for this post, what we will be looking at primarily is the number of jaws a lathe chuck has. Here’s a high level view. ...

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2026-08-18 12:20:40 -

About Grinding Abrasive (Wheel) Types
Grinding wheels are among the most commonly used of all grinding abrasives out there, and are frequently used to remove stock material from a workpiece, or else to profile or reshape it. That being said, there are many different types of grinding wheels made with different grinding abrasives, some of which are suitable for some materials and applications, and some which are not...

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2026-08-18 11:57:22 -

Machine Tool Accessories: A Quick Guide to Lathe Chucks
Lathe chucks are only one single type of machine tool accessory, but they are essential when the machine in question is a lathe. Here’s what you should know. What Is a Lathe Chuck? Without getting too lost in the weeds, lathe chucks are specialized clamps that are attached to the spindle of a lathe. They hold the workpiece in place safely. That being said, there are many...

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