Machinery

Machinery is used to create finished parts in machining tasks. Milling machines progressively remove material from workpieces to create features on the workpieces. Drilling machines create holes in workpieces. Lathes remove material from rotating workpieces to shape and size them and to add features such as threads. Grinding and buffing machines help sharpen or soften edges, polish or smooth surfaces, and shape material. 3D printers deposit thin layers of material on top of each other to create simple or complex 3D objects. Fabrication machinery is used to punch, form, bend, and press heavy gauge metals. Downdraft tables have built-in suction and ventilation that help keep work areas free of fumes, smoke, and dust.