Automation is intended to make our lives easier, and typically it does, especially in the world of lathes. However, while they may be more efficient than their manual counterparts, CNC lathes come with their own host of...
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CNC Machines vs Manual: How Do I Choose?
by J. Quentin Murray on 6/27/17 3:32 PM
The typewriter. The phonograph. The flip phone. Human technology is constantly moving forward, and as it does many things once on the very cutting edge get left in the dust. Yet, for entirely valid reason, you'll find that...
Machining History: Lathe, the Mother of all Tools
by J. Quentin Murray on 6/22/17 2:51 PM
The lathe is so fundamental and ubiquitous that it's hard to imagine a modern shop without one. It got that way simply because it's so basic. While it may not seem that way through all of the wiring and gears behind a modern
6 Crucial Tips for Buying Your First CNC Machine
by J. Quentin Murray on 6/21/17 4:15 PM
So, you've done some reading, talked to your friends, consulted your astrologist, and you've decided it's time to get into the world of CNC machinery. Perhaps you've been using manual machines and you're ready for an...
Machining History: Cut The Bull—What is a Bullard Machine?
by J. Quentin Murray on 6/16/17 10:53 AM
When you ask a seasoned machinist to sell you a used Bullard Machine, they’ll flash you a smile, and take you to one of two machines: either they’ll show you any machine made by the now defunct Bullard Machine Tool Company,...
How MMI Made Buying Used CNC Machinery Easy
by J. Quentin Murray on 6/15/17 3:59 PM
When it comes to buying used CNC machinery online, there are enough machines to make your head spin. Even if you know exactly what kind of equipment you're looking for (quite a challenge in and of itself), picking a brand,...
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