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2020.6.23
If you have a lathe toolkit features a series of lathe cutting tools, many works can be done on a lathe machine. To get more benefits from the machine, you need to figure out the different types of lathe cutting tools for completing various operations. Lathe Machine and Operations ......
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2020.6.20
In engineering drawing, the details of various objects are drawn by different types of lines. What types of lines used in engineering drawings and how they used? Keep reading for understanding the basic components of engineering drawing. What is Engineering Drawing? ......
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2020.6.18
A chuck mounted on the lathe spindle is an essential part of the turning operation, functions as a clamping device to hold the workpiece securely and safely. With many types of lathe chucks, the material to be turned can retain stable and be cut accurately. Among the commonly used jawed chucks, we’ll talk about the three jaw chuck and the difference between 3 jaw chuck and 4 jaw chuck. ......
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2020.6.17
Proper cutting speeds and feeds setting are the basis of efficient operation on CNC machines. In this article, let’s learn about speeds and feeds definition, selection, calculation and more. Check out how to determine cutting speed and feed rate. What are Speeds and Feeds? - Difference Between Cu......
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2020.6.15
As a popular stainless steel grade, 316 stainless steel has many variants like L, H, F, and N, which come in subtle differences. Here we’ll talk about a common type 316L, what’s the difference between 316 and 316L stainless steel, plus alloy 316 definition, composition, properties, and applications. ......
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2020.6.13
Metal tooling and parts of machinery will be damaged if covered with rust. While in a machine shop, a number of equipment, tools, machined components are made from steels and other metals, to maintain machines tools properly and increase the service life of machinists tools used for CNC machining, let’s learn about how to keep tools from rusting and how to remove rust from metals. ......
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2020.6.12
If you are going to become a beginner machinist, the right tools will make sense in getting started quickly and smoothly. The work of each machine shop and every machining job differs from others, so there are no universal tools ideal for everyone. Know about the basic tools for machinists and choose the best one or create your customized toolbox that suits your needs. Here we put the recommended must have machinist tools for CNC machine shop or manual work. ......
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2020.6.11
Tramming is an important operation for manual milling machines, to ensure the tool be perpendicular to the work table by adjusting the mill head using measurement tools. How to tram a mill head? Here you can check out the tools, methods, process, and steps for tramming a milling machine head. Wha......