Category: Machine Tools

A pipe spool machine is basically a reverse lathe—instead of spinning a workpiece, it keeps the part stationary and secure while using rotating tools, like a mill, to perform a variety of functions like beveling, boring, and facing, in addition to standard threading operations.

The Hottest Line in Cold Saws Cold saws get their name because the design of their blades allows heat to dissipate, unlike chop saws that generate a tremendous amount of heat as they wear away at a metal workpiece. Cold saw blades transfer the heat of the cutting process to the expelled chips, keeping the […]

A Legacy of Metalworking Turning sideways in his office chair, Jim Keech gestured to a row of photos hanging behind his desk. That was his answer when asked about the types of metal fabrication projects he’d been involved with over the years. Each image portrayed a massive piece of equipment performing a behemoth task. It […]