General Machine News
Lathes
Why round parts, tight tolerances, and critical fits all start on a lathe. If mills are about shaping metal from the outside in, lathes are
Vertical Mills
Why they’re the everyday heroes of the shop floor—and the go-to choice for hundreds of industrial parts. If horizontal mills are the bruisers built for
“You Shaftin’ Me?”
You did everything right. You installed the new shaft. You aligned it. You even gave it a pep talk. But now it’s vibrating like a
“You Can’t Handle the Shaft!”
Cue dramatic voiceover In a world where machines grind to a halt… One job shop dares to answer the call… With lathes so long they
How to Outsource Fabrication Without Losing Control
Outsourcing fabrication can feel risky. You’re handing off more than a drawing — you’re trusting someone else to deliver on your quality, schedule, and reputation.
Build It Once, Stock It Smart:
Spare parts are critical to customer satisfaction but managing them can be costly and inefficient — especially when those parts are low volume, irregularly ordered,