http://forums.americanmachinist.com American Machinist serves manufacturing plants in industries primarily engaged in the production of durable goods and other metal products. Each issue is dedicated to bringing its readers significant developments in the methods and practices of Metalworking, including cutting, forming, tooling, software, robotics, quality, cleaning, welding, finishing, and plant operations. en Mon, 06 Sep 2010 13:28:51 GMT vBulletin 60 http://forums.americanmachinist.com/images/misc/rss.jpg http://forums.americanmachinist.com http://forums.americanmachinist.com/showthread.php?t=2883&goto=newpost Fri, 03 Sep 2010 20:07:32 GMT I am looking at getting one of these machines, and I was wondering if anyone had any feedback on them, good or bad. I am looking at getting one of these machines, and I was wondering if anyone had any feedback on them, good or bad. ]]> Automation redmike70 http://forums.americanmachinist.com/showthread.php?t=2883 http://forums.americanmachinist.com/showthread.php?t=2882&goto=newpost Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:19:49 GMT Just in case you missed all the hoopla around American Machinist's social networks

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wavztech@gmail.com ]]> Strictly Commercial wavztech http://forums.americanmachinist.com/showthread.php?t=2875 http://forums.americanmachinist.com/showthread.php?t=2874&goto=newpost Tue, 31 Aug 2010 00:28:00 GMT *Cutting Tool Applications Chapter 11: Reaming and Tapping* George Schneider, Jr. 08/26/2010 Twist drills do not make accurately sized or good... Cutting Tool Applications Chapter 11: Reaming and Tapping
George Schneider, Jr.
08/26/2010

Twist drills do not make accurately sized or good finish holes; a reamer of some type is often used to cut the final size and finish. A reamer will not make the original hole; it will only enlarge a previously drilled or bored hole. It will cut to within +0.0005" of tool size and give finishes to 32 micro inches.

Reamers are usually made of High Speed Steel, although solid carbide and carbide tipped reamers are made in many sizes and styles. Regular chucking reamers are made in number and letter sizes, in fractional inch sizes and in millimeter sizes. They can be purchased ground to any desired diameter.

Screw threads are used for a variety of purposes and applications in the machine tool industry. They are used to hold or fasten parts together (screws, bolts and nuts), and to transmit motion (the lead screw moves the carriage on an engine lathe Screw threads are also used to control or provide accurate movement (the spindle on a micrometer), and to provide a mechanical advantage (a screw jack raises heavy loads).

When defining a screw thread, one must consider separate definitions for an external thread (screw or bolt) and an internal thread (nut).

An external thread is a cylindrical piece of material that has a uniform helical groove cut or formed around it. An internal thread is defined as a piece of material that has a helical groove around the interior of a cylindrical hole. This chapter will discuss internal threads and tapping, the operation that produces such threads.

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We work on anything from Kurts' newer style product to their old stuff ie. precision vises, hydraulic vises and vertical machining vises. We do all the repairs in a quick efficient manner because downtime in your shop is the last thing you want. We also stock parts such as repair kits, nut and screw assemblies and anything else needed to service your Kurt product and get it running properly again.

If you have any questions about our services, help with your vise, or need repairs done please feel free to give us a call! We are always willing to lend a hand even if its just a question about usage of the product. I know the HDLM6 vises are the ones that people have the most questions and concerns about and we will be happy to help. My contact information will be listed here underneath.

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