A carbide is a ceramic-adjacent compound formed of carbon and another element that is less electronegative, typically but not always a metal.Carbides are extremely hard and stiff materials, which gives them good wear re…
A turning insert is a piece used on a lathe which removes stock material from a workpiece that is rotated on the lathe. As such, the insert is a stationary cutting tool and the workpiece rotates, making it possible to c…
A lathe chuck is a component that is attached to the lathe spindle and which holds the workpiece. There are many different types of lathe chucks, depending on how they are actuated and how they attach to the spindle and…
