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  1. schradea

    Making threads lock by machining different... how to do?

    TVP, I'm in a similar situation. I like the idea of creating an interference fit with the threads. However, our app is a small thread (10-32), and it looks like that standard only applies to threads .25-1.5" in size. Are you aware of a similar method for smaller threads?
  2. schradea

    Measurement of Surface Roughness

    Thank you all for your responses. I agree that our process is a bit backwards. We make a concerted attempt to ensure that our designs can be manufactured, inspected, etc. as we're designing, which I think is good in principle. Unfortunately, it sometimes results in the quality department...
  3. schradea

    Measurement of Surface Roughness

    We have a part that requires a smooth surface finish on a sharp radius (.005 / .010) of a brass part. This radius is used as a sealing surface, so it must be very smooth to make the part bubble tight. Our quality department has taken issue with the specifying of a 16 finish for this...

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