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Wednesday, 15 April 2020 / Published in machining tools

Understanding The History of Machining Tools And Their Uses

Machining is a key part of manufacturing. However, many people remain uneducated about machining, and what they’ll find in machine shop services. It’s quite possible that you have acquired machine tools without realizing it. While we think of machines in one way, in fact, the machining process is something more specific. Essentially, machining refers to a set of processes that involve raw materials being cut into a certain shape or through the removal of certain materials. Basically, wood, plastic, ceramic, or other composites are shaped into one final product or another through this process. Their final forms are often dependent on the types of tools being used. Of course, there is much more to discover about machining before seeking out machine shop services. Let’s look into this process, so that we can come to understand why machining tools has become a key part of our manufacturing processes today.

What Is The History Of Machining?

The machining process has a long history, which many people are unaware of. In fact, machining goes back to ancient times. In fact, the original machining tools date back to 1,200 B.C., and were carefully handcrafted. The lathe, a machining tool that is still used today, was originally used in Ancient Egypt. Machining was a key part of early civilization, long before mass scale manufacturing was in existence. As time went on, more specific types of machining tools were created to fulfill specific needs. For example, the boring mill was created by John Wilkinson to create bored cylinders. The creation of water-powered tools opened the door for more refined machining. Water wheels and steam engines were crucial to the Industrial Revolution — and as time went on, society’s reliance on machining processes increased. Over time, machine shop services became more widely available, and people were able to use machining tools not only on a large scale, but individually at home. While machine shop services still should be used for more refined processes that require professional results, some people have taken up machining as hobbyists, working out of their own at-home shops. With that being said, it’s completely possible for you to own machining tools and carry out your own machining processes — but you need to make sure that you’re properly caring for your machining tools.

How Do I Care For My Machining Tools?

Machine shop services may not always be inexpensive, but neither are the machining tools themselves. Though they may seem rather durable and industrial, they require specific types of care that should not be ignored. If these tools are to be used for maintenance, they must also be maintained themselves. For example, a lathe needs regular cleaning and oiling if it is to work properly, and its gibs need to be adjusted on a semi-regular basis in order to avoid friction between the lathe’s components. Its drive belts will also need to be checked for tension and consistency regularly. If you don’t maintain your machining tools carefully, you may very well end up having to take it to a machine shop for repairs.

When Should I worry About My Machining Tools?

But when is it time to go to the machine shop and have your tools inspected? The last thing you would want is for a product that you’ve been working on very hard to be ruined due to an issue with the tool you’ve been working with. Therefore, if you notice any odd noises, or jolting when you’re using your machining tool, you should take it to the shop for inspection.

Machining may be somewhat confusing, but once you have the hang of it, you would be amazed by what you can accomplish.

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