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RK International celebrates 75 years of supporting UK manufacturing in 2026. Over that time, we have seen technologies change dramatically, but many workshop essentials remain just as important as ever.
Every job has to start somewhere, and for many workshops that means the saw. Whether you are cutting billet, bar, tube or plate, reliable sawing equipment helps prepare material accurately and efficiently for the next stage of production.
The manual lathe remains one of the true workhorses of the machine shop. From compact, energy-conscious machines through to heavy-duty long-bed lathes, it continues to provide the flexibility needed for repair work, training, prototyping and general machining.
Drilling machines are another everyday essential. RK offers options ranging from high-speed German-manufactured FLOTT drills to large-capacity ERLO machines and heavy-duty radial arm drills for larger components.
A dependable milling machine is equally valuable in toolrooms and maintenance workshops. Modern machines combine robust spindle options with high-torque gearboxes to make light work of a wide range of materials and machining tasks.
And then there is the double-ended grinder. It may spend plenty of time quietly sitting in the corner, but when a tool needs dressing or a drill needs sharpening, it quickly proves why so many workshops would struggle without one.
Explore RK International's ranges of sawing, manual turning, drilling, milling and double-ended grinding equipment to find the right workshop essentials for your operation.
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