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Specifying and Measuring Cylindrical Knurls

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Specifying and Measuring Cylindrical Knurls

 

Copyright 1995

Specifying and Measuring Cylindrical Knurls

Basically, knurling is broad tolerance cold forming or displacement of material. It is an inexpensive way to increase the diameter of a part without adding much cost (if any). It is not a close tolerance feature. Questions by NSMPA members have prompted us to look at the “normal” and/or standard ways to measure knurls.

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On-The-Job Instruction Manual for Screw Machine Operators and Setup Men – Brown & Sharpe Section

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ON-THE-JOB INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR SCREW MACHINE

OPERATORS AND SETUP MEN – BROWN & SHARPE SECTION

 

Copyright 1995
This manual is to be used in training Brown & Sharpe operators and setup men. covered are the basic fundamentals of mechanism of the Brown & Sharpe, specific functions of each system, and step-by-step instruction in the setting of tools and attachments.

 

Introduction

Pages B1-13

Pages B14-29

Pages B30-39

Pages B40-53

Pages B54-68

Pages B69-83

Pages B84-100

Pages B101-118

Pages B119-136

Pages B137-153

Pages B154-167

Pages B168-178  

Pages B179-191

 

 

Threading and Forming / Thread Data Handbook

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THREADING AND FORMING / THREAD DATA HANDBOOK

Copyright 1985

This handbook was compiled for users of Landis Thread Cutting and Thread Rolling Equipment and is intended to assist users in obtaining the most efficient and economical results. The handbook was copyrighted in 1985, PMPA maintains these manuals for archival purposes only.

 

Cover and Table of Contents

Part 1 – Chapter 1: Grinding Tangential Chasers

Part 1 – Chapter 2: Setting Tangential Chasers

Part 1 – Chapter 3: Charts

Part 1 – Chapter 4: Die Head Operation Care

Part 1 – Chapter 5: Chaser Holder Assignments

Part 1 – Chapter 6: Left Hand Threading

Part 1 – Chapter 7: Adjusting/Cleaning/Repairing

Part 1 – Chapter 8: General Information

Part 2 – Chapter 1: Grinding Tap Chasers

Part 2 – Chapter 2: Collapsible Tap Operations

Part 2 – Chapter 3: Charts/General Information

Part 3: Thread and Form Rolling

Part 4: Thread Term Definitions

Part 4: Thread Dimension Charts, pages 165-202

Part 4: Thread Dimension Charts, pages 203-216

Part 4: Helix Angles, pages 217-222

Part 4: Helix Angles, pages 223-226

Part 4: Helix Angles, pages 227-228

Part 4: Helix Angles, pages 229-232

Part 4: pages 233-241

Part 4: Inch/Millimeter Conversion Chart

Index

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

On-The-Job Instruction Manual for Screw Machine Operators and Setup Men – Acme-Gridley Section

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ON-THE-JOB INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR SCREW MACHINE OPERATORS AND SETUP MEN – ACME-GRIDLEY SECTION

Copyright 1969
Machine-specific manual presents basic principles of mechanism with photos and schematic drawings. Acme-Gridley section outlines procedures for setting tools and attachments, changing cams, gears, collets, pushers, etc. (Revised 1993).
Printed copies available for sale in PMPA Publications.

Cover and Introduction

Introduction   

Cams

Basic Principles, pages A3-13

Basic Principles, pages A14-25

Changing Collets and Pushers

Changing Spindle Change Gears and Range Gears

Changing Cross Slide Cams

Tooling, pages A63-81

Tooling, pages A82-99

Attachments, pages A100-114

Attachments, pages A115-127

Handbook for Operators – Acme Gridley Multiple Spindle Bar Machines

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HANDBOOK FOR OPERATORS – ACME GRIDLEY MULTIPLE SPINDLE BAR MACHINES

Copyright 1961
This handbook emphasizes personal safety while acquainting the operator with an Acme-Gridley bar machine’s setup, operation, maintenance and troubleshooting. PMPA maintains these manuals for archival purposes only.

 

Section A – Safety

Section B – Construction, Overall Construction

Section B – Construction, Principle of Operation

Section C – Installation

Section D – Setup, pages 1-4

Section D – Setup, pages 5-19

Section D – Setup, pages 20-35   

Section D – Setup, pages 36-51

Section D – Setup, pages 52-63

Section E – Operation

Section F – Maintenance

Section G – Troubleshooting

Section H – Appendix

Handbook for Operators of Acme-Gridley Multiple Spindle Bar Machines

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HANDBOOK FOR OPERATORS OF ACME-GRIDLEY MULTIPLE SPINDLE BAR MACHINES

Copyright 1961
This handbook covers models R, RA and RB Acme-Gridley Multiple Spindle Bar Machines. This book is intended to supply the necessary information to set up, operate and service the machines. PMPA maintains these manuals for archival purposes only.

Handbook for Operators of Acme-Gridley Multiple Spindle Bar Machines Cover

Introduction, Index, and Table of Contents

Machine Types and Principal Dimensions

Part 1: Advantages of Design

Part 2: Details of Construction

Part 3: Model R Construction Differences

Part 4: Toolholders and Attachments

Part 5: Setting Up and Operating

Part 6: Tables and Useful Information, pages 79-87

Part 6: Tables and Useful Information, pages 88-103

Part 6: Tables and Useful Information, pages 104-124

Part 7: Supplement for the 7/16″ Model RA-6 Acme-Gridley Bar Automatic

Browne & Sharpe Set-Up & Operations

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Browne & Sharpe Set-Up & Operations

Copyright 1959

A series of 14 booklets for Browne & Sharpe Training and Set-Up Operations. Originally printed in 1959, PMPA maintains these manuals for archival purposes only.

Booklet 1 –   A General Explanation of the Operation of Browne & Sharpe Screw Machines.
Booklet 2 –   Forming and Cutting Off (Circular Form and Cutting-Off Tools).
Booklet 3 –   Turning, Forming and Cutting Off (Box Turning Tool with Roller Rests).
Booklet 4 –   Turning, Threading, Pointing, Forming and Cutting Off (Turret Stock Stop, Bunon Die, Non-releasing Die Holder and                                  Circular Pointing Tool).
Booklet 5 –   Turning, Threading, Forming and Cutting Off (Opening Die).
Booklet 6 –   Turning, Forming, Threading, Cutting Off and Slotting (Balance Turning Tool and Screw
                      Slotting Attachment).
Booklet 7 –   Center, Drill, Form, Ream and Cut Off (Double Indexing, Drills, Floating Holder and Reamer).
Booklet 8 –   Forming, Threading, Taper Turning and Cutting Off (Back Rest, Ae<n Die, Releasing Die Holder, Swing Tool  and                                        Adjustable Guide).
Booklet 9 –   Rough and Finish Turning, Pointing, Forming, Knurling and Cutting Off (Top Knurl Holder, Box Tool with VB lock Back                              Rest and Pointing Tool)
Booklet 10 – Turning, Knurling, Centering, Forming, Drilling, Recessing and Cutting Off (Cutting-Off Tool Post, Knee Tool, Adjustable                          Knurl Holder and Recessing Tool).
Booklet 11 – Centering, Forming. Drilling, Bottoming, Knurling, R~ing, Tapping, Forming and Cutting Off (Vertical Slide Attachment.                             Bottoming Drill, Knurling Swing Tool, Fixed Guide, Recessing Swing Tool and Non- Releasing Tap Holder).
Booklet 12 – Centering, Drilling, Counterboring, Longitudinal Turning, Forming and Cutting Off  (Longitudinal Turning Attachment and                         Counterbore).
Booklet 13 – Centering, Drilling, Turret Topping, Cross Drilling, Forming and Cutting Off (Spindle Brake, Cross  Drilling and Tap or Die                           Revolving Attachment with their Motor-Drives).
Booklet 14 – Attachments and Tables.

 

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