Precision Machining and Measuring in Microinches
Abstract
This historical film shows early technological advances in machining at the Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, TN. The introduction of the air bearing spindle was revolutionary and resulted in the ability to machine tolerances to within micro inches.
- Publication Date:
- Research Org.:
- Oak Ridge Y-12 Plant (Y-12), Oak Ridge, TN (United States)
- Sponsoring Org.:
- USDOE
- OSTI Identifier:
- 1363789
- Resource Type:
- Multimedia
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
- Subject:
- 42 ENGINEERING; AIR BEARING SPINDLE; MACHINE TOOLING; MACHINES; HEAT SENSOR; AIR LUBRICATION; GRAPHITE PADS; THRUST BEARINGS; FILTER; BEARING PADS; WORK SPINDLES
Citation Formats
. Precision Machining and Measuring in Microinches. United States: N. p., 2011.
Web.
. Precision Machining and Measuring in Microinches. United States.
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"Precision Machining and Measuring in Microinches". United States. https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/1363789.
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abstractNote = {This historical film shows early technological advances in machining at the Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, TN. The introduction of the air bearing spindle was revolutionary and resulted in the ability to machine tolerances to within micro inches.},
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place = {United States},
year = {Mon Oct 03 00:00:00 EDT 2011},
month = {Mon Oct 03 00:00:00 EDT 2011}
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