Abstract: Mechanical translation tips can be attached to a fiber version of a frequency chirped interferometric displacement sensor. The mechanical tips can be used in noisy or deleterious environments that preclude the use of non-contact optical sensors. These tips can also be used with a hydraulic amplifier to increase the resolution of the sensor to less than one micron.

Abstract: A rotary cutting tool holder and method for precise generation of a radial cutting bit under high speed settings includes a rotary housing having an axially mounted actuating bar, a cylindrical shank with attached cutting bit rotatably mounted in a second recess within the housing and extending outwardly from the bar axis. Coupling and engaging means are matingly disposed on the bar and shank for translating axial actuating bar movement into rotational shank movement for radial generation of the cutting bit.

Abstract: Coarse radially adjustable tool holder employing eccentric adjustment ring combined with linear guide means confining tool point to linear adjustment path within fine adjustment eccentric bushing such as provided by "Briney Precision Adjustment Tool".

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an apparatus and method of testing the operability of probes used in performing workpiece probing operations. According to the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the probe has a first circuit for generating a first signal, the first signal inducing the probe to generate a second signal. A second circuit is provided for receiving the second signal. The second circuit is adapted to generate a third signal indicative of the operability of the probe when the second signal is received. In the preferred embodiment, an infrared signal is delivered by the apparatus to the probe causing the probe to emit an infrared signal. The infrared signal emitted by the probe is then used by the apparatus to generate an electrical signal indicative of the operability of the probe.

Abstract: An end milling tool having a positive axial rake angle in side elevation to facilitate removal of chips from the surface of a workpiece and a curved cutting edge having a neutral (zero) to positive rake angle in bottom plan view as it progressively cuts to enhance chip removal while precluding welding at the work area and enabling the use of a low cutting force. The tool cutting area is formed by a rhomboid-shaped indexable cutting insert at one end having an angular axial rake with a unique curved surface in side elevation provided with a lead corner and a strong included angle in an end elevational view. Other inserts are mounted on the tool above the rhomboid insert to form the remainder of the cutting area and are circular in side elevational view. Each of the rhomboid and circular inserts are mounted in an insert seat having a 60.degree. conical configuration to obtain maximum rigidity in seating of the insert.

Abstract: Automated gaging apparatus for use with a machine tool system is disclosed. In a preferred embodiment, the apparatus is adapted for use with a touch probe and includes circuitry for frequency shift keying a subcarrier signal responsive to contact occurring between the touch probe and a workpiece. The subcarrier is used to switch a source of microwave radiation, such as a Gunn diode oscillator, on and off at the shifted frequency. The microwave signal is detected by a remote receiver, and the detected signal is coupled to the controller for the machine tool system for use in gaging the workpiece.

Abstract: Roughing threader cutting tool for Buttress pipe thread employing three scallops with arcuate chip breaking back walls for leading transvese and side flank cutting edges solving problem of excessive time consuming multiple passes and coil string chips and quadrupling production rate compared to cutting complete thread with finish threader.

Abstract: A coolant supply apparatus, and cutting tool incorporating such apparatus, wherein during a cutting operation coolant is supplied from a coolant supply means through a coolant supply member which is spaced from a tool shank mounted supply ring. A valve is included for preventing leakage at the space between the coolant supply means and the supply ring when the coolant is being supplied.

Abstract: Quick change cutting tool block clamp wherein planar mounting faces of adapter base and tool holder faces are located and retained in compressive engagement through linear interengagement of transverse semi-dovetail key surfaces under pressure established by a spaced pivoted clamping dog mechanism spanning the engagement faces. Clamping retention is entirely accomplished by means immediately adjacent the interface of the planar surfaces leaving the outer surfaces of the tool holder open and free of clamp actuating projections.

Abstract: A polycrystalline diamond disk is bonded to a substrate by forming layers of powdered diamond material and then pressing and sintering the layers to bond the diamond material and to form disks thereof. A surface of one such disk is ground or lapped flat and then placed on a substrate with a disk of a brazing alloy therebetween. The diamond disk is then brazed to the substrate at a brazing temperature of about 730.degree. to 740.degree. C.

Abstract: Provision is made in a battery operated probe for detecting and wirelessly transmitting information to a remote receiver indicating that the battery power in the probe is low. In the preferred embodiment, both probe stylus position information and low battery information are transmitted by way of at least one infrared optical transmission device in the probe. A pair of phase locked loop circuits in the remote receiver are used to discriminate stylus position information from low battery condition information in the optical transmission.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a tool changing mechanism comprising an arm with hands at each end thereof having means to pick up both boring and turning tools. The arm is actuated by hydraulic rotary actuators and the tools are gripped by air operated fingers. A turret assembly is equipped with a boring tool holder and a turning tool holder for the acceptance of tools changed by the changing mechanism.A magazine holds replacement boring bars and turning tools until a tool change is required. An automatic tool lock-unlock mechanism is provided to lock the tools in cutting position.

Abstract: A silicon nitride cutting tool primarily for cutting cast iron comprises a granular phase consisting essentially of silicon nitride and an intergranular amorphous phase consisting essentially of magnesium oxide, yttrium oxide and silicon oxide wherein the components are present in specified amounts and ratios.

Abstract: An indexable insert end mill having multiple triangular inserts spaced axially in overlapping cutting relation in isolated pockets arranged along a gradual helical angle extending axially of the end mill such pattern of axially spaced cutters being repeated at three 120.degree. circumferentially spaced positions on the periphery of the body. In a typical case the three helical rows of inserts each has five inserts equally spaced axially in overlapping relation and circumferentially in 40.degree. increments so that three effective teeth are provided at each of the five axial positions.

Abstract: A rotatable cylindrical extension member, and cutting tool incorporating such extension member, provided with a coolant inlet, for alignment with a ring bore, extending inwardly from the peripheral surface of the extension member for directing coolant towards the axis of the extension member when it is coupled to the cutting tool and rotated while coolant is being supplied to the inlet from the ring bore.

Abstract: Pin lock insert holder constructed as an essentially straight lever having longitudinally spaced hold down and fulcrum projections on opposite sides and a lever actuating recess engaged by an angularly related screw. An additional shim retention projection and snap ring accommodate loosening for insert replacement with secure retention of pin and shim against removal or dislocation. Modifications without shim retention accommodate small inserts with shorter lock pins.

Abstract: Circular chip control insert including a plurality of peripheral arcuate scallops having adjacent intersections terminating in points at the cutting edge of the insert providing a wedge effect in dividing and breaking chips.

Abstract: A probe of the type having a movable stylus for detecting contact with an object is disclosed. The stylus is connected to a movable member which is held in its rest position by means of a spring. The movable member is provided with a bore therein to which the stylus is removably connected. The bore extends into the interior of the probe housing and provides access to the spring for adjusting the pressure on the movable member when the stylus is removed.

Abstract: Chip control insert characterized by a chip control groove extending across polygon insert corners and along edge extending from corners with increasing width away from the cutting corner. The groove is formed with a radius extending below a narrow positive rake cutting edge land to a maximum depth tangent with the bottom of the groove.

Abstract: A machine tool of the type wherein a non-rotating cutting tool cuts a workpiece which rotates about a longitudinal axis of rotation. The machine tool includes a block member having the cutting tool attached thereto, the block member being coupled to a housing for radial movement of the block member and cutting tool in response to axial movement of a roller screw spindle internal of the housing.