Technology
Publications
Brazing and Sharpening Carbide Form Tools - Tech Notes #113
Browne & Sharpe Set-Up & Operations
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.
Carbon Steel Bar Buyer's Manual
Jointly produced by screw machine products manufacturers and steel producers to help in specifying carbon steel bar stock. Includes data on steel classifications, chemistry, size availability, tolerances and machinability. (Revised 1980) 21 pages
Computer Aided Estimating: What is it?
Developing a Checklist to Purchase a CNC Lathe
Engineering Design for Screw Machine Products
Based on a series of articles appearing in Machine Design Magazine (1962) Reprinted in 1997
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.
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.
Machine Qualification - Alternatives in Evaluating Machine Tool Accuracy - Tech Notes #112
National Acme Operator's Safety Manual for Acme-Gridley Single and Multiple Spindle Bar and Chucking Machines
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.
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.
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)
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, sepcific functions of each system, and step-by-step instruction in the setting of tools and attachments.
Plastics Machining Manual
Compiled by plastics producers and processors. Includes machining data tables. 53 pages (1967)
Preset, Quick-Change and Adjustable Tooling - Tech Notes #110
Preset, Quick-Change and Adjustable Tooling for Turning Machines - Tech Notes #107
Relationship of Thread Percentage to Thread Strength in Tapped Holes
Report determining the percentage thread necessary for normal commercial application. 28 pages (Archive - 1950)
Specifying and Measuring Cylindrical Knurls
Stainless Steel Buyers' Manual
Studies by users and producers to aid in specifying stainless bar stock. Covers material classificaiton, ordering information, machinability and characteristics. 28 pages (1969)
Statistical Process Control Glossary
A clear, practical and concise guide to SPC terminology. (1987) 17 pages
Thread Milling - Tech Notes #115
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 archivial purposes only.
