Oil grooves are used to lubricate the inside of a bearing, and can come in many forms — from a single hole that takes a few drops of oil, to helical patterns that distribute it over the entire ...

A digital caliper’s zero function enables the user to take compound measurements, producing a result that would otherwise require arithmetic or a second tool.

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, ...

There are several types of lathes and turning centers. Examples include a wood lathe, metal lathe, CNC lathe, CNC turning center, CNC machining center, and multi-axis machine tool. Lathes and turning ...

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 ...

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 ...

Okuma America (Charlotte, NC) recently unveiled new CNC machine tools, CNC controls, automation systems and intelligent manufacturing technologies at IMTS 2026. The company debuted four new CNC ...

Lathes are manual or automatic machine tools used to shape articles of wood, metal and other materials. According to the United States Department of Labor, there are different types of lathes, but ...