Tag: Machining
What is a Lathe Machine?
A Lathe turns raw material to create cylindrical parts about a central axis. The cutting tool moves on various axises for operations like turning and knurling. The most common CNC
CNC Milling Machine
CNC Milling is a manufacturing process used to remove material from a workpiece to get a desired product. CNC milling machines accomplish this by various directional cuts on numerous axis.
What is Thread Milling and How to Thread Mill
Thread milling is a special thread cutting process done on a CNC machine to create internal or external threads. Thread milling has a few advantages over traditional cut or roll
Drill and Tap Chart
We decided to make a drill chart for our followers! This chart breaks down all major standard and metric drill sizes with roll and cut tap options. Simply fill out
What is a Cut Tap
All threading tools are unique and they each serve a different purpose. Cut taps and roll taps are not always interchangeable, and knowing when to use each is very important.
How to Make a Pipe Thread
Making a pipe thread is easier than people believe, but it is important to perfect a few details. The way they are manufactured is very similar to that of a
What is a Thread?
A thread is a helical form designed and engineered for the purpose of fastening and retaining components. There are many different types of threads, and knowing some basic terms in