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aluminum blocks with grey dots
I would like to know what are the two matching aluminium blocks are that came with some machinist tools i bought on ebay...the two blocks are about 5 inches ...
5c COLLETS
I have 5C spin indexer I need help getting 9 degs out of it
thread cutting
Draw & Explain Thread Cutting calculation?
cnc lathe operating.
steps to operate cnc lathe safly?
bolt circle
how to layout a bolt circle?
bushing
I have been thrown into a MAZE what is OD & ID I get the L= length!
thanks !!!
I know this is kindergarten...but I'm in preschool here!...
How to remove a thin amount of wood from a surface that is small, delicate and somewhat curved?
Hello!
I have a question for a machinist!
What I'm trying to find is a tool (or tools) that will allow me to remove a very thin amount of wood from ...
toy
A machinist I now has a 3/4 bar of steel he has milled out the center,about 2 1/2 inches and he has theaded the center and he has a nut on it
So how ...
Blanchard Grinding
While grinding a CRS plate, we are experencing an odd pattern. There is a perfectly round pattern centered on the plate about 2" in diameter. How do we ...
bolt circle
how do i get to see the other bolt circle videos ? i am not very experienced on computers so please bear with me thank you
tools
What is one downside of a roughing endmill
Collet Closer
What is a collet closer used for and can it be used on a drill press?
What machine for this application?
Hello,
I work for a fast growing small company which fabricates and assembles extruded aluminum housings for LED lights. We need to drill and tap up to ...
When Reading Decimal Values aloud.
Why do machinists read traditional decimal values such as 0.5 (five tenths)
as five hundred thousands of an inch?
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.
I need to know what size die to buy. Too many choices for me, I need help....
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?
Thank you
P from Calgary
Grizzly vs Bolton
I'm looking to purchase a mid range bench lathe.
Does anyone have knowledge, experience, opinion or advice with reguard to grizzly G0602 10x22 and/or ...
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,
I just bought a harbor freight 8 X 12 mini lathe at a flea market some parts are missing could anyone shed some light on where I could get parts ...
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,
I have a small 9" bench lathe. I have always used high speed tool bits. I would like to upgrade to carbide inserts. There are so many to choose ...
Having a tough time drilling out a stainless tube.
I have a piece of 18-8/304 stainless tube, 12.5mm OD x 10mm ID. I need to open up the ID to ~10.5mm to a depth of 3". So far I have toasted two bits trying ...
Speeds and feeds for saws.
We are attempting to cut custom 450 stainless steel using 3.250 dia. carbide saws. The depth of cut is approx. .055-.065. The trick is we need to do this ...
CNC
If I wanted to make 1", 4 bolt Flanges, what would be the minimum machine requirements for .003" tolerances? Or, what would be an economical machine to ...
5C INDEXING
I have 5C spin index fixture can someone help me get 9 deg out of it
Education
What kind of education is needed to become a machinist.
Low Speed carbide inserts
Do they make a carbide insert that is designed for low speed? (100 to 600 rpm)
Is there a term for a 3D radius at the corner of a cube with sharp edges?
Is there a term for a 3D radius at the corner of a cube with sharp edges? I don't want to radius all the edges, I just want to put a 3D radius at the corners....
Machining Titanium
I am quoting on a job that involves ASTM 8348, Unalloyed Titanium but have NO experience to draw upon to know how easy or hard this material is to machine,...
about boring mill
how can i make a hole smoother ?
thread pitch
how to determine the nut of a thread if its in fraction or in millimeter? and hw to determine it's pitch?
Bolt hole pattern -
I seen how to make square moves for a 4 hole bolt pattern which is easy but how do you calculate the same for 6 - 8 etc. hole patteren?
sine bar
what is the math formula for a sine bar when machining angles
304 atc arm position malf.
On a masak hcn-5000, is there anybody with experiance in regards to an alarm... # 304 Atc arm position malf?
I have a 1991 S 10 Blazer that just stopped running.
While driveing I heard a fuse snap, and the truck started to slow down like I had run out of gas. The truck stopped running. I tried to start the engine ...
personal review
advice for entering into your field and help with a career planning advice?
taping
what is the formula to get speed and feed for m14-1.5, soft taping in cnc?
Atlas 10" lathe quick change conversion question.
Hello,
I was wondering if anyone has experience on the ability to convert an older Atlas 10" lathe to a new 10 or 12 inch quick change threading gearbox....
T-Slot nuts
Just purchased mill 1st. Bridgeport J-head year 1958 Serial# BR37602 how can I out what size t-slot to use on this machine?
I want to buy a lathe
I would like to buy a lathe, but am not sure which ones are good. The one Im looking at is from Enco. It is 13"x40" $2599.95 #TA510-2585, or $2799.95 #TA510-...
What size punch press
I need to know what size punch press I would need to punch 2 inch diameter holes in
1/16 inch thick aluminum or brass sheet. I would be using the slug....
Hafco AL-320G Lathe Alternative Model Numbers
Hello
Hare and Forbes in Australia sell a Chinese import lathe as a Hafco MetalMaster AL320-G (they have a website). I can't find much about this lathe ...
Compound rest in-feed calculation for chasing threads on the lathe.
What is the formula for calculating the compound rest in-feed for chasing threads on the engine lathe? Thanks.
How to control the taper in small diameter plastic parts?
I'm having trouble controlling the taper while macining small diameter Teflon parts (OD=0.268"+/-0.005", length=5"). I've tried using a steady rest, but ...
A symbol on a print
Can anyone tell me the full meaning of the word Key inside a box with an arrow Pointing to a dimension?
Taper? Easiest way to set one up??
I have never done a taper and would like to try it my lathe. I have a Clausing 4900 and can't quit grab the concept of this procedure?. I understand that ...
is IMG code allowed?
how to post photos?
is IMG code allowed?
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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 ...
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?