Jam Handy! Provides a detailed overview of the process of cutting screw threads on a lathe. It explains the different types of screw threads, the importance of precision in machining, and outlines the ...

Grooving or recessing operations, sometimes also called necking operations, are often done on workpiece shoulders to ensure the correct fit for mating parts. When a thread is required to run the full ...

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.

Lathes have been part of the manufacturing ecosystem for millennia, so it is impressive to see that they remain relevant to this day. With such a venerable history behind them, as well as a wide range ...

A new line of live tools for turret-lathe applications overcome the duty-cycle limitations of standard tools. Unlike existing tools that are restricted to limited run time due to frictional heating of ...

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 ...