Monday, August 31, 2015

Maintaining and Cleaning Your Machines

To keep your milling machine running for as long as possible and in the best condition (and to avoid safety risks), you will need to keep your machine and your tools properly cleaned and maintained. We’re providing the following tips to help you maintain an efficient, safe, and productive machine:

Establish a routine: Make machinery maintenance a routine procedure. Not only will they last longer, but your consistent maintenance will help give you peace of mind. You’d never miss a meal, so don’t miss regular machinery maintenance!

Store tools properly: You’ll want to protect all tools and machinery from damage as it moves around your shop. Before placing into storage, spray with rust-resisting lubricant and prevent tooling, especially carbide, from bumping into each other.

Test periodically: Like all forms of machinery, you should test it periodically. Examine the spindle’s runour approximately every three months. If you notice an increase in runout, look to replace bearings or other parts to keep it in top shape.

Keep spindles free of damage: If you notice wear on your toolholder tapers, keep the inside of the spindles clean and lubricated, and check that the collet alignment screw is in good condition.

At High Quality Tools, we’re determined to provide exceptional customer service in addition to our wide selection of milling machine replacement parts and tooling. For more information, visit our website or contact us at one of our three locations.

Welcome to High Quality Tools, Inc.’s Blog

Welcome to High Quality Tools, Inc.’s Blog. Since 1983, High Quality Tools, Inc. has been a dedicated manufacturer and distributor of replacement parts, tools and accessories for vertical knee-type milling machines. Our main facility can be found in Cleveland, Ohio, and we maintain distributing branches in the Tampa Bay and Los Angeles areas.

High Quality Tools, Inc. offers quality machine accessories, tooling and replacement parts at competitive prices with superior customer service and support.  You’ll find a range of products such as mill cutting tools, measuring tools, lubricants, abrasives and replacement parts available for prompt delivery. Each machine tool we manufacture and distribute is developed with both consumer profitability and safety in mind.  In addition to our wide selection of products, we offer technical service support and advice on milling machines and accessories.

In this blog, we will be providing handy resources such as, including safety tips and product reviews.  In addition to your go-to manufacturer and distributor of replacement parts, tools and accessories, we also aim to be your advocates for all things milling and machining.

When you’re seeking high-quality industrial tools accompanied by services that you can afford, the brand to demand is High Quality Tools. For more information on our products and services, contact us today at 877-372-9227.