It’s common wisdom that the lathe is the essential machine tool, and the only one that can make copies of itself. While we won’t argue the primacy of the lathe in the machine shop, this scratch-built, ...

In April 2026, Diode Machining, a premier provider of precision components, announces the strategic expansion of its High-Precision Swiss Machining Services for Metal Shafts, setting a new benchmark ...

[McKGyver] needed a few parts manufactured. Instead of going the normal route – finding friends with machine tools or paying a machine shop, he improvised a rudimentary metal lathe. The finished ...

Bring your material and drawings of your project to Floor 4 of Sears think[box]. Speak with a member of the Sears think[box] staff and they will help you prepare your files, get set up, instruct you ...

PrecisionPlus VP of Engineering, Mike P. Reader, with one of the company’s cam-actuated Swiss lathes. Precision Plus is not your typical machine shop. Founded as a cam-type Swiss screw machine shop 40 ...

Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) is emerging as a streamlined communication technology for industrial automation, transmitting data and power over long distances, unifying systems and enhancing security.

Discover the entire process of building a robust, custom hand-cranked metal bending machine, from selecting raw materials to delivering precise U-shape bends. This in-depth metalworking tutorial ...

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 ...