Abstract: A method of processing a piece of bar stock material having spaced ends and a predetermined diameter and including the steps of: attaching an adaptor to one end of the piece; directing the piece into a feeder sleeve bounding an internal passageway; moving the piece in the internal passageway from an upstream end toward a downstream end so as to expose a part of the piece for processing; performing at least one processing step on the exposed part of the piece; engaging a retrieval assembly with the adaptor; extending at least a part of the retrieval assembly into the internal passageway from a downstream end of the at least part of the retrieval assembly to a predetermined distance in an upstream direction; and with the retrieval assembly engaged with the adaptor, repositioning the retrieval assembly to thereby reposition the piece within the internal passageway.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for producing a highly attractive, decorative baseball bat. The apparatus of the invention enables the manufacture of decorative baseball bats that exhibit a wide variety of attractive designs. More particularly, the apparatus includes a uniquely configured, inexpensive masking member that can be slipped over the barrel of the bat so as to make selective portions of the baseball bat during the sandblasting step of the method of the invention.

Abstract: A working machine has a platform, a hood disposed on the platform, two lateral plates disposed on the platform and connected to the hood, a hollow interior confined by the hood and the lateral plates, and a safety door connected to the lateral plates. Each lateral plate has a semicircular frame. The hood has two arc plates, and two arc frames each communicating with the corresponding semicircular frame. The safety door has two oblong windows, two handles, a plurality of rollers disposed on two sides of the safety door, and a plurality of rolling bearings disposed on two sides of the safety door. The rollers and the rolling bearings move along the corresponding arc plate and the corresponding semicircular frame.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for imprinting high quality images on non-planar surfaces, including the surfaces of various types of three-dimensional articles, such as baseball bats, formed from a number of different types of materials. In the preferred method of the invention, the non-planar surfaces of the three-dimensional articles are printed using a uniquely modified ink jet image transfer technique. The apparatus of the invention includes a modified ink jet printer coupled with a novel article positioning apparatus which functions to controllably rotate the article to be imprinted and to maintain the longitudinal axis of the article within a plane substantially parallel to and spaced apart from the plane within which the ink jet nozzles of the ink jet printer travel.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for indicating a reference point on a workpiece for a program in a CNC machine tool is disclosed. A camera is mounted in a CNC toolholder so that the lens of the camera is coaxial with a rotational axis of the CNC toolholder. A pair of crosshairs or other indica are provided in the view from the camera, the crosshairs being centered in the view so that when the camera is mounted in the toolholder, the crosshairs indicate the center of rotation of the toolholder. The camera may then be positioned with respect to the workpiece so that it images an area of the workpiece containing a reference point with respect to the coordinate system of the CNC program. The toolholder is then adjusted so that the crosshairs are directly on the desired reference point, and this reference point entered into the CNC program.

Abstract: The present invention consists of a lathe attachment for installation on a portable bandsaw mill, for turning round shafts from wood blocks on the portable bandsaw mill. The lathe attachment has an elongated chassis, a tailstock and a headstock mounted on opposite ends of the chassis for holding and rotating a wood block along the chassis. Bindings are provided to retain the chassis to the cross beams of the portable bandsaw mill. In another aspect of the invention, a number of symmetrical facets are firstly sawed along the wood block prior to turning the wood block. The turning of a round shaft on the bandsaw mill is preferably effected while the alignment of the wood block or shaft makes an acute angle with the direction of movement of the bandsaw head.

Abstract: A safety shield for a machining apparatus includes a shield frame, and a curved shield member and a curved sliding door that are mounted on the shield frame to enclose a machining unit of the machining apparatus. The shield frame includes a rectangular base, a pair of lateral plates extending upwardly from the rectangular base, a top beam connected to top parts of the lateral plates, and a curved back plate having a top edge connected to the top beam, a bottom edge connected to a rear portion of the rectangular base, and a pair of curved lateral edges connected to the lateral plates, respectively. The shield member can be slid upward along a curved path to overlap the back plate, and the sliding door can be slid in the longitudinal direction of the rectangular base to permit access to the machining unit.

Abstract: A rotary cut-off tool has a hand-held housing. The housing has an open end centered on an axis and a housing abutment surface facing axially outward of the open end. A motor within the housing has an output shaft. A guard has a guard flange with a mounting hole. An arbor is configured to extend axially from the shaft through the mounting hole. A cut-off disk is receivable on the arbor. A spring has an installed position compressively engaged by and between the housing abutment surface and the guard flange, such that the spring releasably restrains the guard from swiveling about the axis.

Abstract: Apparatus for manufacturing a bone dowel includes a machine base with tracks on a surface thereof. Modules configured to slide in the tracks may include a module for a high speed rotary tool, a collet module, a vise module and a threading module. A vise module may include a base configured to slide in the tracks of the machine base, a frame configured to slide on the vise module base, two opposing vise jaws held within the frame, a spring device between the vise jaws, and a press that sits on top of the vise jaws within the frame. A bone dowel manufactured using the apparatus may include smoothed ends, a slot on one end, a canal running through the dowel perpendicular to the long axis, a hole running through the dowel along the long axis, and threads on the outer surface.

Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for counterbalancing the weight of movable machine parts of a machine tool. A simply and compactly designed apparatus of this kind enabling a weight compensation even without complex pressure supplies is, according to the invention, characterized in that it comprises one or more helical springs (1;15 to 18) the one end (7, 29) of which is connected to the movable machine part (12; 35) for generating a counter-force counteracting the weight force for the movable machine part.

Abstract: A safety shield for a machining apparatus includes a shield frame, and a curved shield member and a curved sliding door that are mounted on the shield frame to enclose a machining unit of the machining apparatus. The shield frame includes a rectangular base, a pair of lateral plates extending upwardly from the rectangular base, a top beam connected to top parts of the lateral plates, and a curved back plate having a top edge connected to the top beam, a bottom edge connected to a rear portion of the rectangular base, and a pair of curved lateral edges connected to the lateral plates, respectively. The shield member can be slid upward along a curved path to overlap the back plate, and the sliding door can be slid in the longitudinal direction of the rectangular base to permit access to the machining unit.

Abstract: A working machine has a platform, a hood disposed on the platform, two lateral plates disposed on the platform and connected to the hood, a hollow interior confined by the hood and the lateral plates, and a safety door connected to the lateral plates. Each lateral plate has a semicircular frame. The hood has two arc plates, and two arc frames each communicating with the corresponding semicircular frame. The safety door has two oblong windows, two handles, a plurality of rollers disposed on two sides of the safety door, and a plurality of rolling bearings disposed on two sides of the safety door. The rollers and the rolling bearings move along the corresponding arc plate and the corresponding semicircular frame.

Abstract: The splatter guard is an attachment for a portable pipe machine tool which catches the chips and lubricating oil thrown off by the machine during pipe cutting and threading operations to prevent splattering of the jobsite or workplace. The splatter guard is generally funnel shaped, having a rectangular or square upper portion with an open mouth, and a pyramidal lower portion tapering to a spout. A backdrop extends upwardly from the back side of the open mouth for catching back splatter. A channel arm extends from the machine attachment side of the splatter guard for sliding engagement with a sleeve mounted on the machine's tripod. The machine attachment side of the upper portion has a semicircular cutout so that the mouth of the splatter guard may be aligned flush under the carriage from the chuck to carriage end.

Abstract: The present invention consists of a lathe attachment for installation on a portable bandsaw mill, for turning round shafts from wood blocks on the portable bandsaw mill. The lathe attachment has an elongated chassis, a tailstock and a headstock mounted on opposite ends of the chassis for holding and rotating a wood block along the chassis. Bindings are provided to retain the chassis to the cross beams of the portable bandsaw mill. In another aspect of the invention, a number of symmetrical facets are firstly sawed along the wood block prior to turning the wood block. The turning of a round shaft on the bandsaw mill is preferably effected while the alignment of the wood block or shaft makes an acute angle with the direction of movement of the bandsaw head.

Abstract: The invention provides a clamping device for machine tools capable of preventing the occurrence of impressions. In a clamping device for machine tools, a tailstock (movable carriage) is provided on a top face of a fixed bed and the tailstock is positioned and fixed with respect to the fixed bed. The tailstock is supported by linear-motion bearings (guides) which are disposed between the tailstock and the fixed bed. Blocks are slidably engaged with rails extending in the travel direction with rollers interposed between them. Further, a recess portion extending in the travel direction is formed in the top surface of the fixed bed. A cylinder mechanism is arranged so that left and right inner walls in the recess portion are pressed by a pair of pistons provided on the undersurface of a headstock.

Abstract: In the inventive arrangement of a cover strip (27) on a linear guide, the cover strip (27) is supported through its flat inner surface (32) on a flat support surface (28) of a guide rail (26), which flat support surface delimits a longitudinal groove (25) of the guide rail (26) in inward direction. Two recesses (31) made in the inner surface (32) of the cover strip (27) in the regions of the long sides of the cover strip (27), extend in longitudinal direction and lead to the formation of resilient retaining ledges (33) which serve to fix the cover strip (27) on the guide rail (26).

Abstract: A method and apparatus for indicating a reference point on a workpiece for a program in a CNC machine tool is disclosed. A camera is mounted in a CNC toolholder so that the lens of the camera is coaxial with a rotational axis of the CNC toolholder. A pair of crosshairs or other indica are provided in the view from the camera, the crosshairs being centered in the view so that when the camera is mounted in the toolholder, the crosshairs indicate the center of rotation of the toolholder. The camera may then be positioned with respect to the workpiece so that it images an area of the workpiece containing a reference point with respect to the coordinate system of the CNC program. The toolholder is then adjusted so that the crosshairs are directly on the desired reference point, and this reference point entered into the CNC program.

Abstract: A tool holder includes a holder body which in turn includes a shank portion, a flange portion, and a tool attachment portion; a taper cone fitted to the shank portion; an elastic member interposed between a rear-end face of the flange portion and a front-end face of the taper cone; and a stopper member disposed on the shank portion so as to support a rear-end face of the taper cone. The outer surface of the taper cone is tapered at an angle equal to that at which the wall surface of a taper hole formed in a spindle of a machine tool is tapered. The inner surface of the taper cone and the outer surface of the shank portion are equally tapered at an angle smaller than the angle at which the outer surface of the taper cone is tapered. Through drawing of the holder body, the taper cone expands radially to thereby be tightly held within the taper hole. A spacer is bonded to the end face of the spindle so as to eliminate a gap which is formed between the flange portion and a spindle.

Abstract: Apparatus for machining workpiece made of an explosive material, the apparatus including: a drive system and a cutting tool assembly for cutting a workpiece made of an explosive material; an elongate member carried by, and projecting along an axis from, the drive system for holding the workpiece at a machining location while being rotated about the axis by the drive system; and a first shield element interposed between the machining location and the drive system for protecting the drive system against damage in the event of explosion of the workpiece.

Abstract: A protection device (D) of the driving means of a mobile element (O) against the cuttings projection of a machining machine tool comprising a driving section (P1) and a machining zone (P2) of the type that defines a protection wall that, being interdependent from the mobile element (O) that goes through it, separates the driving section (P1) from the machining section (P2). The protection wall is constituted by a plate (100) interdependent from the cross-through part of the mobile element (O) and having a free translational motion on a disk (200) rotating freely with respect to a cabin (300) and the rotation axis (A) of which is shifted with respect to the displacement axis (B) of said mobile element (O).

Abstract: A system, apparatus and method for machining a rotor by determining a center plane of the rotor based two surfaces of the rotor, preferably two interior surfaces; positioning the rotor based on the determined center plane; and then machining the positioned rotor. The center plane of the rotor is determined using at least one image of the rotor. In some preferred embodiments, the center plane is determined using a series of successive images of the rotor. The center plane can be determined based on a measure of parallelism of two braking surfaces of the rotor or of two interior, non-braking surfaces of the rotor. Before and/or after the rotor is machined, it can also be inspected.

Abstract: An automatic lathe is provided including a table stand having a top with a plurality of legs coupled thereto and extending downwardly therefrom. A pair of spindle spinning assemblies are positioned on the top of the table stand. Each spindle spinning assembly has a securement rod rotatably mounted thereon which is adapted to releasably secure to an end of a spindle for spinning the same. A carriage assembly is adapted to slide between each spindle spinning assembly. The carriage assembly has a blade mechanism mounted thereon for engaging a front surface of the spindle secured between the spindle assemblies. The carriage assembly further includes a carriage motor functioning to move the carriage in a forward direction upon the receipt of a forward signal and move the carriage in a reverse direction upon the receipt of a reverse signal only when the carriage motor is actuated.

Abstract: An on-car disc brake lathe system for resurfacing a brake disc of a vehicle brake assembly includes a lathe body with a driving motor, a cutting head operably attached to the lathe body, and a drive shaft. The system also includes an alignment system having an electronic controller, input and output adaptors configured to rotate with the drive shaft, one or more adjustment discs, and an adjustment mechanism. The adjustment disc is positioned between the input adaptor and the output adaptor, and an axial alignment of the input adaptor relative to the output adaptor may be varied based on a rotational orientation of the adjustment disc. The adjustment mechanism is configured to change the rotational orientation of the adjustment disc in response to commands from the electronic controller.

Abstract: Translation means is provided for translating positional movement of the cutting tool [56] of a cutting machine [10] to a digital readout assembly [60] provided for monitoring the relative positions of the workpiece support means [14] and the cutting tool support [55] in a direction parallel to the positional movement. The translation means comprises a reader mounting [31] for mounting the position reader [15] of a digital readout assembly supported by a carrier assembly [16] which carries the reader [15] whereby it may move with the carrier assembly [16] or relative thereto in a direction parallel to the positional movement. Drive means such as a precision push-pull cable drive [20] is provided for translating the positional movement of the cutting tool [56] to movement of the reader mounting [31] relative to the carrier assembly [16].

Abstract: In a moving apparatus of an arm for a tool edge sensor, the arm can be moved between a housing position which does not obstruct a processing work and a detecting position projected from the housing position. The apparatus is provided with a detecting sensor at a forward end of the arm, a moving device for moving the arm between the housing position and the detecting position, end a positioning device formed of at least six-point contacts arranged separately for three-dimensionally restricting the arm at the detecting position. When the arm is moved between the housing position and a position right before the detecting position, it is moved by the moving device, and at the detecting position of the arm, the arm is released from the moving device and positioned only by the positioning device. Since a positioning error due to the moving device at the time of positioning the detecting position does not occur, the arm can be positioned extremely accurately.

Abstract: A box turning tool for a Greenlee automatic screw machine with a conventional endworking attachment uses a conventional indexable carbide insert to produce proper cutting action on a workpiece. The box turning tool has a shank clamped in the endworking attachment. The shank has an insert seat that lies in a transverse plane that makes an angle of approximately 83 degrees with a central longitudinal plane defined by the shank. The indexable carbide insert cutting edge is mounted to the shank insert seat such that a cutting edge is inherently parallel to a horizontal plane passing through the longitudinal axis of the automatic screw machine spindle and the workpiece. The shank is adjusted in the endworking attachment to bring the carbide insert cutting edge into coincidence with the horizontal plane through the automatic screw machine longitudinal axis. The shank can be formed to locate the carbide insert such that the cutting tip thereof leads or trails the cutting edge.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for imprinting high quality images on non-planar surfaces, including the surfaces of various types of three-dimensional articles, such as baseball bats, formed from a number of different types of materials. In the preferred method of the invention, the non-planar surfaces of the three-dimensional articles are printed using a uniquely modified ink jet image transfer technique. The apparatus of the invention includes a modified ink jet plotter coupled with a novel article positioning apparatus which functions to automatically maintain the surface of the article to be printed within a plan substantially parallel to and slightly spaced apart from the place within which the ink jet nozzles of the ink jet plotter reside.

Abstract: The present invention is a quill interlock for a milling machine. Structurally, the present invention includes a clasp or other attachment means attachable to a milling machine. The clasp carries a switch which is activated when the quill of the milling machine reaches a predetermined, user selected, position on the Z-axis. The switch is connected to the computer controlling the milling machine, causing the computer to relocate the milling machine table to a new X and Y location each time the quill is raised to the predetermined position on the Z-axis.

Abstract: A mounting device for a telescopic ball-bar has a hexagonal shank retained in jaws of a chuck on a spindle of a lathe. A supporting bracket extending from the shank carries a magnetic socket in one of a plurality of locations, and receivably mounts one end of the ball-bar for universal pivotal motion. The configuration of the bracket, the spacing between the socket and the shank, and the orientation of the socket, are such that the other end of the ball-bar, which is universally pivotally mounted to the tool post of the lathe, may execute a circular trajectory of greater than 180.degree., which trajectory intersects the axis of rotation of the lathe.

Abstract: A workpiece ejector has an air actuator mounted within a lathe spindle for rotation therewith. The ejector actuator is controlled to extend its piston and piston rod to eject a workpiece from the lathe collet. A removable ejector nosepiece may be connected to the piston rod for movement into engagement with a workpiece held in the collet mechanism. Air under pressure is supplied to the air actuator at a first pressure to continuously press the nosepiece against the workpiece to seal the spindle assembly from contaminants, and at a second pressure to eject the workpiece. Controls are provide to sense whether a workpiece was properly ejected and to interrupt lathe operations if a workpiece was not properly ejected.

Abstract: The invention relates to a modular tool system consisting of a tool holder (10) with a fitting for a cutting insert holder (11) which, when released, is radially movable in relation to the tool holder by means of an adjusting screw (17) fitted in a threaded hole (16) in one of the holders and can be clamped with the tool holder by means of clamping screws (15). To provide an alternative radial adjustment of the tools or centred fitting without facilities for readjustment without a great deal of effort, the stop is a pin (18, 30) releasably securable in the holder, whereby at least one diameter of the pin is the same as that of the pin recess in the other holder and the blind hole in the first holder (20, 29), into which the projecting end of the pin enters and the hold for the adjusting screw opens perpendicularly thereto.

Abstract: The present invention provides a rapid indexing spindle drive and control apparatus for installation as a retrofit on a cam controlled automatic screw machine to provide the capabilities of variable spindle speed and direction as well as rapid indexing of the spindle in relation to the tool head of the screw machine for stationary tool operations. The apparatus includes a variable speed, low mass servo-motor mounted on the headstock of the machine and connected to the spindle by a 1:1 drive ratio timing belt and pulley system. A cam shaft revolution sensor is mounted adjacent to the screw machine cam shaft and is driven by the cam shaft through a second 1:1 drive ratio timing belt and pulley system. Electronically connected to the servo-motor and the cam shaft revolution sensor is a computer control system which includes a computer and an operator interface unit whereby cam shaft positions and spindle drive commands corresponding to specific cam shaft positions are entered by the machine operator.

Abstract: Applicants' invention is an enhanced chip guard assembly particularly adapted to be used in conjunction with a vehicular brake lathe having a tubular slide cross-feed with an integral dove tail mount for longitudinal feed. The enhanced chip guard assembly of the present invention includes a clip that fits within an opening in the cross feed assembly of the machine, a slide that fits over the clip, and a follower that fits about the neck of the drum feed guide arm and rides on the slide.

Abstract: A vacuum chuck for a lathe, including a vacuum connector assembly to be mounted within a spindle bore of a lathe. A tapered portion of an outer end of a vacuum tube centrally locates the outer end of the vacuum tube in a spindle bore. A resilient sleeve is radially expanded over a tapered inner end of the vacuum tube, within the spindle bore, centralizing the vacuum tube radially within the spindle bore, fastening the vacuum tube securely within the spindle bore, and sealing off the space between the vacuum tube and the inner surface of the spindle bore.

Abstract: An ornamental turning device (10) comprises a shaft (11) on which is mounted a work to be decorated. The device (10) also comprises tool drive means (5) for driving a tool (7) for decorating the work (9). The driving mechanism (5) ensures that the reciprocating blade of tool (7) reciprocates at a rate proportional to the rate of rotation of the shaft (11).

Abstract: A hydraulic chuck for securing a lathe shaft and cutting tool to a tool holder is provided with spray nozzles to project cooling fluid on the cutting tool.

Abstract: To allow a lathe to turn the photoreceptor drums, charge rollers and developer brushes of printers, copiers, and facsimile machines, a unitary component adapts the object so it can be held on the lathe and drives the object. The adapting portion includes a flexible material such as a hose or o-ring to snugly receive the end extension of the drum, roller or brush. The drive portion connects with the drive bolt of the lathe and spins the object. In a second embodiment, the drive and adapter portions are separate components. A bore in the drive bushing is lined with a short piece of hose or one or more o-rings and snugly receives a protrusion from the adapter unit. A third embodiment replaces the drive bushing with tail stock forced against the adapter unit by the drive bolt of the lathe. A bore in the adapter unit lined with a flexible hose or o-ring snugly receives the end of the tail stock.

Abstract: A boot guard for shielding the protective extensible bellows or boot of automotive brake lathes from being torn by tools used in the final surfacing operations on brake parts. The guard is formed by a partial enclosure attached to the lathe slip ring with screws, outside of the lathe boot, moving with the lathe spindle as it extends and retracts. It is guided and radially located by a guide pin extending from the body of the lathe through a guide slot in the enclosure.

Abstract: A device for dampening the vibration of a rotating disc during the machining of the faces thereof has a spring member having a wide base portion and two arms extending from the ends of the base. At the face end of each arm is a pad mounted to pivot about an axis perpendicular to the axis of the arm. A dampening device in accordance with this invention has eye shields without requiring that the eye shield be removed.

Abstract: A turret-lathe coolant system is disclosed for selectively directing a stream of coolant to an interface between a workpiece on a turret lathe and a cutting tool positioned by a turret to cut the workpiece. In the preferred embodiment, the system includes a coolant-discharge assembly secured to the turret, wherein the assembly has a plurality of semi-rigid coolant tubes that are affixed to coolant-distribution ports, to distribute coolant fluid to a plurality of cutting tools on the turret. A coolant plunger is affixed within the coolant-discharge assembly that includes coolant-discharge outlets that pass coolant fluid from within an interior chamber in the plunger through adjacent distribution ports in the assembly.

Abstract: An improved conveyor system for machine tool cleaning applications comprises a sump internal to a machine tool, a recirculating system in fluid communication with the sump, a hinge belt conveyor, portions of which are interposed between the sump and the recirculating system for removing coarse solids from the fluid, and a fine filter interposed between the sump and the recirculating system for removing fine solids from the fluid.

Abstract: An attachment assembly for a multi-spindle screw machines which provides positive part recovery and increased back-machining capabilities. The attachment is fully integrated in the host multi-spindle machine to complete cut-off, back-machining operations, and part recovery within the cycle time of the host machine. The configuration and construction of the attachment assembly provides reliable operation with minimum adjustment and simplified trouble-shooting through a central processing display panel. The integration of the components also simplifies tool changes and adjustments for production of different parts. As a result, the cut-off and back-machining are accomplished within the limited cycle time of the multi-spindle machine while recovery of the finished part ensures diversion to the proper storage bin prior to return to the start position to pick-off the next production part.

Abstract: A bar stock guide arrangement for screw machines having a rotatably mounted fitting which has a horizontal opening for loosely passing the bar stock and guide rollers in the fitting at circumferentially spaced locations around the bar stock. The guide rollers are on roller supports which are selectively adjustable radially of the fitting to accommodate different bar stock diameters. Weights are slidably received in the fitting between the roller holders, and centrifugal force on the weights produces inward force on the roller holders to hold the guide rollers against the bar stock. Each fitting has a central hub slidably received, on and detachable from, a corresponding tube on a rigid cross plate which supports the fitting.

Abstract: A vertical spindle pedestal, especially for attachment to a lathe, which vertical spindle pedestal includes a vertical column and a motor driven vertical spindle vertically adjustable relative to the column, the vertical column being a hollow one on which a spindle housing is vertically slidably supported. A tension band is attached to the housing and guided over a reversing roll carried by the upper end of the column to a free end connected to a tension spring located inside the hollow column and anchored to it, the vertical column further carrying means for vertically adjusting the spindle housing along its length. The means for vertically adjusting the spindle housing includes a rotatable vertical lead screw supported by the upper end of the vertical column for rotation and against axial shifting which lead screw cooperates with a lead screw nut fixed to the spindle housing.

Abstract: An arrangement to retain jaws of a lathe chuck assembly against movement which includes an annular securing ring having a central opening with a diameter generally equal to the outer diameter of the chuck assembly and where the lathe chuck includes radially removable jaw members and where the securing ring includes feet located to engage the jaw members when then are in position in the lathe chuck housing to prevent outward movement thereof where the lathe jaw chuck members have cooperative fastening means to hold soft jaw members thereto.

Abstract: A high speed, overhead loader mechanism is disclosed, for use in connection with an automatic lathe. A simplified, versatile basic vertical positioning mechanism is provided, which mounts on the spindle housing of the lathe and accommodates a wide variety of customized loading fixtures, for parts of various sizes and shapes. Also disclosed are unique forms of part feeders and ejectors for supply and discharge of parts to and from an automatic lathe.

Abstract: A tapper/threader assembly for use in a lathe is disclosed. The assembly has a piston member mounted for reciprocal movement with a sleeve housing, a shank member is connected to the piston member and an end extending from the housing. A mounting shaft for a chuck extends from the housing and a spring biases the housing toward the piston member.

Abstract: An attachment is disclosed for use with a power driven threading machine of the character having a tubular workpiece receiving spindle carrying jaw assemblies which engage and disengage a workpiece in the spindle. During a threading operation, the jaws engage a workpiece and thereafter rotate the workpiece and spindle in one direction about the spindle axis. When the jaws are displaced to release the workpiece, the jaws and spindle are rotated in the opposite direction about the spindle axis. The disclosed attachment is adapted to be received in the threading machine spindle in place of a workpiece to provide a driving coupling such as for an auxiliary tool assembly supported on the threading machine.