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Handbook for Operators of Acme-Gridley Multiple Spindle Bar Machines

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HANDBOOK FOR OPERATORS OF ACME-GRIDLEY MULTIPLE SPINDLE BAR MACHINES

Copyright 1961
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.

Handbook for Operators of Acme-Gridley Multiple Spindle Bar Machines Cover

Introduction, Index, and Table of Contents

Machine Types and Principal Dimensions

Part 1: Advantages of Design

Part 2: Details of Construction

Part 3: Model R Construction Differences

Part 4: Toolholders and Attachments

Part 5: Setting Up and Operating

Part 6: Tables and Useful Information, pages 79-87

Part 6: Tables and Useful Information, pages 88-103

Part 6: Tables and Useful Information, pages 104-124

Part 7: Supplement for the 7/16″ Model RA-6 Acme-Gridley Bar Automatic

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