Milling machines are nice to have around for precisely drilling holes or removing unwanted material from a part. However, they can be expensive and may not get a lot of use, two reasons why a mill ...

Join MWIG as we relocate a heavy milling machine from a cramped basement to a new, organized workshop using an engine hoist. Watch the detailed process of upgrading the HBM CQ6232ER lathe with a ...

HEBRON, Conn.HEBRON, Conn. — RHAM High School senior Jacob Arseneault uses a lathe to cut and shape a motorcycle engine stand in his Manufacturing for Industry class. As he inspects the machine’s ...

As a military occupational specialty (MOS) 91E (allied trades specialist), I fabricate, repair, and modify both metallic and nonmetallic parts. Nine years ago, I was trained to use manual lathes and ...

Large Y-axis strokes are what make it possible for Millturns to do two-point part probing for more accurate multitasking operations. With sufficient power and maneuverability, Millturn machines handle ...

Like many budget machinists, the delightfully optimistically named [We Can Do That Better] had trouble with some of the finer controls on his import mini-lathe. But rather than suffer through it, he ...

Modern milling machines look much the same as they did 30 years ago. However, they now must cut superalloys, titanium, and high-tensile steels to closer tolerances and at faster rates than before. To ...

Dive into the step-by-step process of building a powerful metal bending machine, also known as a ring roller or tube bender, in this in-depth fabrication project. Learn how recycled scrap metal, ...