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Thread Roll Placement

Thread Roll Placement

The recent “coating” of thread rolls hides the laser markings and makes it difficult to read the letters and numbers etched on the rolls. To help identify the correct faces of each roll for proper use, see the description of each roll and how they interface for...

The Importance of Maintaining Your Machine

Many of your common wear components have subtle signs of failure inside of not only your CNC machine, but screw machines as well. Sometimes it may be a burning smell that starts small and leads to a failing motor. It may be a noise that starts off quiet, but over time...
Replaceable Carbide Form Taps

Replaceable Carbide Form Taps

At Turning Concepts, we are more than just screw machines.  We offer high speed steel shanks with replaceable carbide nibs.  Steel shanks are less brittle than carbide and therefore last longer by providing torsional twist during reversal.  If your carbide taps break...