Carbide inserts are useful for large, industrial machining workshops, as well as for the home hobby machinist. They are used for machining material and cutting workpieces to a specified geometry, and they are...
End mills are used for cutting and shaping a variety of materials, from steel to plastic, to wood. An end mill looks something like a drill bit, except that drill bits are designed only for cutting downwards,...
An abrasive in metalworking is any material used to shape, grind, or cut metal. Minerals, or mineral-like substances, are used to create abrasives. For the process to be successful, an abrasive must be a...
Welding dates back several centuries to the Bronze and Iron Ages. Then, the process of joining metals together by use of heat was called forge welding and produced such items as arms and armor, iron gates and...
Oxyacetylene welding has a long history of use and, although its popularity in industry has faded somewhat in recent years, this method is still employed for conducting repairs, for welding pipes, and for...
Metalworking is a complex process whereby individuals working alone or in groups use tools to fashion assemblies, parts, and large scale structures out of various types of metal. These projects can be as...
Since it makes use of high temperatures and volatile substances, welding is an inherently dangerous activity. With the use of the proper protective gear and safety procedures, welders can complete their tasks...
The art and trade of woodwork has been around for as long as humans have. There is archeological evidence that dates rudimentary woodworking such as weapons and statue carving as far back as Neolithic times....
Screw machines, more commonly known as automatic lathes, serve the purpose of machining hard materials, such as metal and plastic, through the use of a lathe and cutting tools known as tool bits. In this way,...
Whether as a profession, as a hobby, or as an artform, embarking on metalworking projects is a serious undertaking that requires (at the very least) all of the right equipment, knowledge, and skill to get the...