The last time we discussed machine tools, we talked about how to choose the size of the new metalworking lathe that your wallet is itching to pour itself into. The next big decision to make is “new or ...

As May arrives, bringing warmer weather throughout much of the country, two segments in the used equipment auction world are also heating up: lower horsepower utility tractors and unique antique ...

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 ...

If you have any old industrial machinery that you or your business no longer have a use for, chances are you will be able to sell it even if only for scrap. So before you think about paying to have ...

Thoroughly inspect the machine's physical condition. Review maintenance logs and service records. Assess accuracy, and perform test cuts to confirm precision and repeatability. Conduct a comprehensive ...

If you’ve ever played air hockey, you know how the tiny jets of air shooting up from the pinholes in the playing surface reduce friction with the puck. But what if you turned that upside down? What if ...