Do you work on a construction site? Perhaps you have your own workshop in your house, and you regularly use machine tooling (contraptions that conform metal to fit a certain shape). If so, you may find that from time to time you will need the machine tool services of machine tool builders and machine tool rebuilders.

The lathe, one such machine tool, is thought to date all the way back to the times of ancient Egypt. Another early machine tool is the bow drill. When it comes to lathe repair, the drive belt requires consistent maintenance to be sure that the level of tension and functionality is correct and proper. One should monitor the gibs as well to make sure that the parts of the lathe don’t rub up against one another and cause a reduction in the integrity of the tool. Regular lubrication can also prevent this kind of problem.

In general, machine tools are typically used to reduce the amount of metal with which you are working on a give piece. If you have additional questions, comments, or tips regarding machine tooling, don’t hesitate to share your thoughts and ideas in the section below.