Guide

Bandsaws have long been fundamental tools in the metalworking industry, known for their versatility and precision in cutting various metals with ease. From stainless steel to aluminum, bandsaws excel at cutting through metal with remarkable accuracy, making them a staple in fabrication shops, job shops, manufacturing plants, and more. Whether it's shaping metal bars, tubes, or intricate components, bandsaws offer unmatched efficiency and reliability.

Purchasing or replacing a lathe can be an intimidating process, especially for complex or extra-large components. Before investing in a new lathe, there are many factors to consider such as workpiece material and hardness, type of component (solid, tubing, casting, etc.), workpiece weight (unsupported weight on spindle, between centers), and optional accessories. Clausing experts are here to help you learn some lathe-buying tips to get the right equipment for your unique application.

A large swing lathe refers to a specific type of lathe that has a significant “swing over bed” specification. The "swing" in lathe terminology is the maximum diameter of the workpiece that can be accommodated by the lathe.

Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) everywhere partner with machining shops to produce parts for their final goods. The approaches shops take to machining differ, but there are two primary methods — computer numerical control (CNC) and conventional machining.