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

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On-The-Job Instruction Manual for Screw Machine Operators

and Setup Men – Acme-Gridley Tooling Setup Guide

This manual is intended to assist individuals in setting up an Acme-Gridley machine. Step-by-step procedures, originally written and published in PMPA’s Acme-Gridley Section manual, are summarized. Printed, oil-resistant, toolbox size manuals are available for sale through PMPA Publications. (1993)

Acme-Gridley Setup Chart

Pages 7-40

Pages 41-73

Specifying and Measuring Cylindrical Knurls

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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

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.

Statistical Process Control Glossary

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Statistical Process Control Glossary

A clear, practical and concise guide to SPC terminology. (1987) 17 pages

Threading and Forming / Thread Data Handbook

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THREADING AND FORMING / THREAD DATA HANDBOOK

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

Metric Weight Tables

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Metric Weight Tables

Used to estimate bars or weight of material required for metric sized components.

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National Acme Operator’s Safety Manual for Acme-Gridley Single and Multiple Spindle Bar and Chucking Machines

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National Acme Operator’s Safety Manual for Acme-Gridley Single and Multiple Spindle Bar and Chucking Machines

Saturday January 01, 1977

National Acme presents this Safety Manual as a comic aid in reminding readers how to prevent accidental injury when working with Acme-Gridley bar and chucking machines.

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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

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

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.

Cover, Introduction, and Table of Sections

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

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