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Thursday, 26 September 2019 / Published in Machine tools

Then and Now: The History of Machine Tools

There is no doubt about it. Machine tools—whether we’re talking about a lathe or chucking machine, make the jobs of metalworkers, mechanics, and welders much easier.

However, these tools aren’t a new invention created for our fast-paced and modern world. In fact, these tools have been around since before the eighteenth century and have seen and undergone a variety of modifications and different tasks throughout the years.

Machine tools have always served our society, but to learn more regarding the history of these modern tools, continue reading.

A brief history

The lathe dates as far back as ancient Egypt. However, the metalworking tools we are most familiar with weren’t popularized until the eighteenth century.

Before the turn of the 1800s, the horizontal boring machine was created in response to the struggles that came with building the first steam engine. It was a nearly impossible feat since the technology for boring cylinders had not been created. However, once the first horizontal boring machine was invented, the rest fell into place. And in turn, this chain of events helped create the first successful steam-powered engine.

Now, we have an even wider selection of machines that can customize and create new forms of technology. We have moved from steam engines and onto high-powered trains, vehicles, and aircrafts.

Why it’s important to understand the past to move forward in the future

For one to truly appreciate these modern-day machines, we need to look back and understand how far we have come since those early days of machining services. High-quality machinery helps make the industrial world run safer and faster.

These excellent machines are not without their flaws

Though machine tools are advanced, and have helped shape our modern world by making metalworking tasks easier and more efficient, that’s not to say that these machines are perfect. Like any other mechanism, machine tools require proper maintenance.

If something does go wrong, luckily there are experts in the machine shop repair industry who can restore these mechanisms back to their pristine glory.

Machine shop repair services for best results in these modern times

Though machine tools have been around for ages, this doesn’t mean they are not impervious to breaking down. Machine shop repair can assist with machine restoration to help mechanics and metalworkers in their line of work.

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