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When Reading Decimal Values aloud.
Why do machinists read traditional decimal values such as 0.5 (five tenths) Thread dial Hi, my thread dial fell off of the thread dial mechanism (it's just a thin metal cap). Not the entire mechanism, just the little dial itself (it was just ... chuck adapter (backing plate) need to modify backing plate for an adjustable chuck but do not know what kind of a fit to machine hub 3 IN 1 I am looking for a good 3 in 1 lathe/drill press/mill. I will be making small tools and tenon work on wood and plastic clarinets, so it doesn't have to ... Recommended book for beginner I am getting into basic boring/lathe work; could I get steered in the right direction to start reading? Giving Thanks How does one thank someone for answering a question? cutting tool quality. What is the difference in a C2 and C6 cutting tool? BSP WHAT DOES BSP REFER TO IN RELATION TO THE THREADS ON A AUTOMOTIVE GAS LINE INVERTED COMPRESSION FITTING?
Die for thread cutting
I want to cut 0.75mm threads on an aluminum pipe that is 25.4mm in diameter. Bushing press fit Is there a general tolerance for how much smaller the O.D. of a bushing needs to be to press into the I.D. of another part? Measuring I deal with metric , I have trouble saying standard for instance how is this said .1237 ? how is this said .01237 ? this .001237 ? if someone could explain ...
anatomy of a 3 axis mill
I have found detailed diagrams of a lathe but I can not find anatomy of a 3 axis mill?
Grizzly vs Bolton
I'm looking to purchase a mid range bench lathe. vo tec How much knowledge should a person have before going to learn(mathematics) Machinist acronym Is there an acronym for Journeyman Machinist? countersinking to come up with a 30 degree countersink using a chamfer mill, wouldn't the countersink being used be a 30 degree, making it 15 degrees per side?
Harbor Freight Mini Lathe
Ha All, fitting a 1/2 I.D. hollow shaft with another hollow shaft Hello Iam building a recumbent bike and I am making the rear pivot for the suspension. I am lost when it comes to placing another hollow shaft inside the ...
I need advise on carbide inserts
Hello all,
is IMG code allowed?
how to post photos? WWI Era Fit tolerance guide I am turning some parts for the British SE5a aeroplane. The plans call for a 'Fit B' tolerance. Besides 'Fit B" I'll bet there is a range of alpha based ... touching off on a cnc milling machine what is the procedure for touching off on a cnc milling machine. back boilers can take the fire place off the front of back boiler and still run the biler Truing up a 17" lathe chuck How can I true up my 17" lathe chuck, so when I chuck up a piece of round stock, it is centered and not .030 - .040 off...... Cleaning Machines What should I use to clean surface rust from my milling machine table and ways?also what type of oil should I use in the oiler system? eztrac i have a triangle .7 bye 1.6 it needs two of the corners milled .3 at a 45 % angles with a cutter .245 iam having problems getting them even on both ... Speeds and Feeds What are the formulas for speeds and feeds? I want to enable my newly aquired shopsmith. What can I do to/with the shaft business end of the drill press quill when unit is in it's horizontal positionthe shaft came as a solid 5/8" x 1" long ...
What machine for this application?
Hello, Busy bee lathe CT089 anybody have this model or used one just looking for some feed back Tapping 1215 steel How do you prevent the threads from leaving a jagged, torn thread when breaking through a recess groove? The part drawing prevents chamfering the side ... Delta chuck removal I have an older Delta drill-press chuck that had a quill that has been sawed off. I'd like to remove the stub so I can use the chuck on my drill press.... 3/4 pipe thred I have a Oxg. tank that the valve missing,it 3/4 pipe taped I want to plug it, It has a thread that is about 1 1/4 long, If I thread a 3/4 x 14 bolt ... Precision Gap Lathe FRV30 GH1430A info I am looking for a operations and maintenance manual for the FRV30 GH1430A gap lathe. Can anybody help me out? head work can aluminum head intake runners be made larger like from 170cc to 200cc? Or are thay different cast and not enough material there to do so? Go From Machining Question Answer Board Back To Home Page
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