🔄 Unit Conversion

Why Unit Conversion Matters in the Shop

Machine shops deal with mixed units constantly — inch prints with metric tooling, torque specs in both ft-lbs and N-m, European material certs in MPa while your reference is in ksi. Fast, accurate conversion prevents errors that scrap parts.

• 1 inch = 25.4 mm exactly — but going the other direction (mm to inch) produces repeating decimals that must be rounded appropriately
• Torque conversions between ft-lbs, in-lbs, and N-m are critical for bolt tightening specs and spindle drawbar maintenance
• Temperature conversion matters for heat treatment specs, thermal expansion calculations, and coolant management

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