Practical guides for workshop owners and buyers in Gujarat: how to choose, size and look after the machines you rely on.
By Ravi Rathore, B.E. Mechanical · Raney Machine Tools
Lathe MachinesLathe Machine Buying Guide
Presses & Metal FormingPower Press Machine Guide
Compressed AirAir Compressor Buying Guide
Machine ShopLathe vs Milling vs Drilling vs Grinding
Fabrication & CuttingFabrication Workshop Equipment List
Buying Machinery in IndiaHow to Buy Workshop Machinery in IndiaA step-by-step checklist for buying workshop machinery in India: specs, RFQs, comparing quotes, GST, delivery, foundation, commissioning, warranty and spares.
All geared or belt driven lathe? Compare torque, threading, finish, upkeep and cost of ownership, with real models, to pick the right lathe for your work.
The machines a new fabrication workshop needs, in three stages: starter, growing and production. Plus power supply, layout, safety kit and registrations.
Pillar drill or radial drill? Compare drilling capacity, reach, table size, speed and floor space, with real models from 20 mm to 40 mm capacity.
Which machine does which job? A plain guide to lathes, drilling, milling, shaping, slotting, grinding and balancing machines, with a job-to-machine table.
How to size a workshop air compressor: add up your tools' CFM, convert to HP, pick the tank and stage, and plan piping and maintenance. With a worked example.
Mechanical power press or hydraulic press? Compare speed, force control, jobs, running cost and maintenance, with a job-by-job verdict for Indian workshops.
How a power press works, how to calculate tonnage for punching and blanking, and how to choose stroke, bed size and speed. With a worked example.
HSN codes and GST rates for lathes, drilling, milling, grinding, presses, saws, compressors, welding and balancing machines, plus how ITC works.
