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Improper lubrication causes more than a third of CNC bearing failures—a problem that’s easy to prevent with the right approach.

Optimizing your CNC lathe operations can dramatically improve productivity, precision, and profitability. In this blog post, we explore how refining cutting parameters, maintenance routines, workholding, and coolant management can reduce tool wear and downtime.

Switching from a manual to a CNC lathe can increase productivity, but it also changes your cost landscape.

Spotting early signs of CNC lathe wear can prevent expensive downtime and keep your parts precise. In this blog post, we cover how to identify wear, understand its causes, and measure its impact on both quality and costs.

In today’s competitive machining world, achieving micron-level accuracy can make or break a shop’s reputation. In this blog post, we’ll explore the advantages of precision grinding machines, from tighter dimensional control to smoother surface finishes and dependable uptime.

Running a small shop means balancing tight budgets with the need for reliable equipment. In this blog post, we’ll break down what truly makes CNC machines affordable, how to identify the best value options, and which financing and automation strategies can stretch your investment further.

Choosing the right CNC lathe can make or break your shop’s productivity and precision. In this blog post, we’ll explore the key features to evaluate—like spindle power, axis setup, tooling, and controls—and how they impact both simple and complex part production.

Laser cutting performance depends on more than just raw power—it’s shaped by the right specifications. In this blog post, we’ll break down how laser type, output, accuracy, and work area size affect speed, precision, and uptime in metal fabrication.

Machine Tool Specialties is headed to WITS 2025, October 21–23 at Century II Expo Hall in Wichita. Visit us at Booths 008–126 to explore cutting-edge machining, automation, and 5-axis solutions from DN Solutions, Grob, Muratec, and Cubebox. Meet our experts and see how technology can boost productivity in your shop.

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