Machine Shop Equipment

Whether you're looking for drilling machines, milling machines or metal lathes, visit our Machine Shop Equipment section. See our huge range or try our secure on line ordering. We also carry a large variety of machine shop accessories. If you can't find exactly what you're searching for, please let us know and we'll do our best to track it down for you. Contact our office direct at sales@catford.com.au

Machine Shop Equipment - Drilling machines:
At Catford Engineering we carry a wide variety of drilling machines and accessories, from small hand-held power drills to bench mounted and floor models. If you are looking for machines that can perform operations other than drilling, such as countersinking, counterboring, reaming, and tapping large or small holes, our selection of products can help. At Catford Engineering we believe it is important not only to sell the drill machines but also the attachments that assist. Drill bits, drill vices, drill vice locking pliers, double-ended drill bits, drill bit sets, arbors, stepped drills and chucks, keyless and keyed, morse taper drills, morse taper drill sleeves and morse taper drill extensions are just a few of the many products we carry.

Drilling machines can be one of the most dangerous hand operated pieces of equipment in a shop area. Catford Engineering maintain the need for safety procedures during all drilling operations. These measures will help eliminate accidents, loss of time and materials. Listed below are safety procedures common to most types of drilling machines found in workshops. Safety plays a critical part in any operation involving power equipment.

Do not support the workpieces by hand.
Use a holding device to prevent the workpiece from being torn from the operator's hand.
Never make adjustments while the machine is operating.
Never clean away chips with your hand.
Always use a brush.
Never place tools or equipment on the drilling tables.
Keep all guards in place while operating.
Remove all chuck keys and wrenches before operating.
Always wear eye protection while operating any drilling machines.

Looking for Lubrications to service your drilling machines, see our automotive accessories area. We know the importance of protecting your machine due to the heat and friction generated by moving parts. This section has all the products you may need. Follow the manufacturer's manual for proper lubrication methods. Clean each machine after use. Clean T-slots, grooves and dirt from belts and pulleys. Remove chips to avoid damage to moving parts. Wipe all spindles and sleeves free of grit to avoid damaging the precision fit. Put a light coat of oil on all unpainted surfaces to prevent rust. Operate all machines with care to avoid overworking the electric motor.

Machine Shop Equipment - Millling machines and accessories:
Catford Engineering also stock a line of Milling Machines and accessories. Whether you are working with steel, aluminium, brass, wood or plastic our equipment can handle any of these materials. Workers with our company have used these tools for over 25 years and we know the importance of buying the right tools the first time. The Milling machines we stock are very versatile. They are generally used to machine flat surfaces but can also produce irregular surfaces. They can also be used to drill, bore, cut gears and produce slots.

Machine Shop Equipment - Metal Lathes:
Our product list will give you all the technical specifications that you will need to choose the lathe you wish to buy. Our comprehensive site lists several types of metal lathes. We invite you to search for metal lathes, or any other machining tools you are looking for.

If you are looking for vernier calipers, digital calipers ,lathe tool sets, working lights, micrometers, dial gauges or thread gauges, live centres, dead centres, dial indicators, height gauge, magnetic base, these products and many more associated tools can be ordered. Face mill cutters, Clamping kits, telescopic gauge sets, lathe chucks (3 jaw and 4 jaw), HSS adjustable hand reamers, individual and sets, end mill sets, HSS keyway broach sets are all stocked at Catford Engineering.

We have extensive stocks of HSS two-piece tap sets and HSS dies, both available with handles; we have metric coarse, metric fine, UNC, UNF, BSPT, BSF, BSPF, BSW, NPT taps and dies. We carry sets of taps and dies in addition to the individual pieces.

If you are unable to find the product you require, contact us direct by phone on 08 8664-1566, fax 08 8664-1778 or email sales@catford.com.au. One of our staff members will be happy to discuss your needs and find the product you require.

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