What is Federal Supply Class 3460?

FSC 3460 is the Federal Supply Class (formally known as NATO Supply Classification Class NSC 3460) in the USA for supply items codified in the category of Machine Tool accessories.

What is NATO Supply Classification Class 3460?

NSC 3460 is the NATO Supply Classification Class (also known as Federal Supply Class FSC 3460 in the USA) for supply items codified in the category of Machine Tool accessories.

Which Federal Supply Group is FSC 3460 in?

FSC 3460 is in Federal Supply Group (FSG) 34 which contains Metalworking Machinery.

Which NATO Supply Classification Group is NSC 3460 in?

NSC 3460is in NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG) 34 which contains Metalworking Machinery.

What is an Abrasive Wheel?

An Abrasive Wheel (WHEEL,ABRASIVE) is a rigid piece of abrasive with or without mounting facilities. Items having such mounting facilities as a fixed spindle, a threaded insert, or an arbor hole are designed for mounting on a grinding machine, tool chuck or mandrel. Items without mounting facilities are designed to be secured in a wheel holder by means of spring clamps.

A V-Block is a fixture of cast iron or steel, precision ground, having one or more V grooves machined parallel and squared with respect to the bottom, top, and ends. The block may have milled grooves on the sides to accommodate clamps which are used for holding cylindrical work.

What is a Matched V-Block Set?

A Matched V-Block Set (V-BLOCK SET,MATCHED) is a set of two or more matched V-blocks.

What is a Machine Table Vise?

A Machine Table Vise (VISE,MACHINE TABLE) is a clamping device consisting of a base and two jaws for use on a drilling machine, milling machine, grinding machine and the like. The base may be of stationary type or may be designed for angular adjustment. It may be bolt, screw, or strap clamp mounted or flat surface for resting upon the machine table. Excludes VISE, BENCH AND MACHINE TABLE.

What is a Bracing Jack?

A Bracing Jack (JACK,BRACING) is a device consisting of a bracing or lifting screw with nut, and a base V-shaped and slotted which permits bracing at various angles to a machine table by blocking or straddling the corners of angle plates or parallels. It is used for supporting or bracing work to be machined.

What is a Taper Shank Tool Socket?

A Taper Shank Tool Socket (SOCKET,TAPER SHANK TOOL) is a machine socket adapter for extending the length of tool sockets and/or for converting the size of sockets to size of taper tool shanks.

What is a Lathe Center?

A Lathe Center (CENTER,LATHE) is a device having a straight or tapered shank with a shaped head used as a bearing or support for the work.

What is a Drill Chuck?

A Drill Chuck (CHUCK,DRILL) is an accessory for holding tools with a plain cylindrical shank such as drills, taps, or the like, by means of two or more internal selfcentering (universal) jaws. It may be attached directly to the spindle of a machine, arbor, shaft, hand mechanism, or the like without the use of centers. The jaws are simultaneously adjusted by an adjusting nut, sleeve, feed screw, or the like. The maximum rated capacity of this item is one (1) inch (25.4 mm) diameter. For universal chucks having a capacity in excess of one (1) inch (25.4 mm), see CHUCK, UNIVERSAL JAW. Excludes CHUCK, CENTERING, LATHE.

What is a Machine Collet?

A Machine Collet (COLLET,MACHINE) is a work holding device consisting of a longitudinally slotted sleeve which has a tapering or conical end designed to fit into a corresponding taper of a chuck so that the lengthwise movement of the sleeve causes a contraction or expansion of the gripping surfaces. The gripping or holding tension is actuated by a backward pull (draw in) or by a forward push (force in). Used on lathes, milling machines, screw machines and the like. Excludes SOCKET, STRAIGHT SHANK TOOL and SOCKET, TAPER SHANK TOOL.

A Lathe Dog (DOG,LATHE) is a machine tool accessory used as a clamp for gripping a piece of work and conveying motion to it from the face plate.

What is an Universal Jaw Chuck?

An Universal Jaw Chuck (CHUCK,UNIVERSAL JAW) is an accessory used for holding objects directly to the spindle of a machine, arbor, shaft, or the like, without the use of centers. Two or more self-centering jaws are adjusted simultaneously, usually by rotation of a scroll gear which engages slots or teeth in the back of the jaws. Maximum rated capacity is in excess of one (1) inch (25.4 mm) diameter. For universal chucks having a maximum capacity of one (1) inch (25.4 mm) or less, see CHUCK, DRILL. Excludes CHUCK, CENTERING, LATHE.

What is a Cutting Tool Holder?

A Cutting Tool Holder (HOLDER,CUTTING TOOL) is an accessory designed to hold and support cutter bits or sleeve type boring bars of various types and sizes. It is used on lathes, automatic machines, planers, and shapers. Excludes items such as tool posts.

What is a Counterbore Pilot?

A Counterbore Pilot (PILOT,COUNTERBORE) is excludes PILOT, COUNTERSINK.

What is a Countersink Pilot?

A Countersink Pilot (PILOT,COUNTERSINK) is a device specifically designed for use in conjunction with a HOLDER, COUNTERSINK to guide and align countersink cutters. Excludes PILOT, COUNTERBORE.

What is a Solid Machine Mandrel?

A Solid Machine Mandrel (MANDREL,MACHINE,SOLID) is a cylindrical-shaped tool with a slight taper on the over-all length, centered on each end with a flat milled on the ends for a holder. It is used for holding work for machining operations on lathes and milling machines.

What is a Milling Cutter Arbor?

A Milling Cutter Arbor (ARBOR,MILLING CUTTER) is a bar of special steel, machined and ground, having a standard milling machine, Morse or Brown and Sharpe taper shank and furnished with or without bearing sleeves. It is used for mounting plain hole milling cutters of various types and sizes.

What is a Countersink Holder?

A Countersink Holder (HOLDER,COUNTERSINK) is a cylindrical shaped device specifically designed to hold and position, as well as to control the cutting depth of a COUNTERSINK. The holder may have a micrometer stop adjustment or a plain sleeve with nut adjustment. Countersink cutters accommodated by this holder are of a specific design. Excludes HOLDER, COUNTERBORE.

What is a Shell End Mill Arbor?

A Shell End Mill Arbor (ARBOR,SHELL END MILL) is a bar of special steel, machined and ground, having a standard milling machine or a Brown and Sharpe tapered shank. The body ends are ground to various diameters for mounting the different sizes of shell and mill cutters. It is used with adapters on milling machines having standardized spindle end and Brown and Sharpe milling machines having taper-nose or threaded spindles.

What is a Drill Chuck Key?

A Drill Chuck Key (KEY,DRILL CHUCK) is a hand tool designed for tightening or loosening the jaws of a drill chuck.

What is a Lapping Plate?

A Lapping Plate (PLATE,LAPPING) is a round, rectangular, or square-shaped item manufactured from various metals. By comparison, its thickness is less than its length, width, or diameter. The lap (abrading surface) has narrow V-shaped or straight-sided grooves to facilitate abrading. Used to produce a geometrically flat or smooth surface by abrasion. Excludes BLOCK, LAPPING. See also PLATE, DUPLEX, SURFACE AND LAPPING and PLATE, SURFACE.

What is a Quick Change Chuck?

A Quick Change Chuck (CHUCK,QUICK CHANGE) is an item used to hold tools, such as drills, reamers, and the like without the use of jaws. It employs a sliding collar mechanism which engages a removable adapter to facilitate installation or removal of the tool.

What is a Quick Change Chuck Adapter?

A Quick Change Chuck Adapter (ADAPTER,QUICK CHANGE CHUCK) is a cylindrical shaped item designed to hold various cutting tools and to simplify their installation in or removal from a quick change type chuck.

What is an Expansion Mandrel Sleeve?

An Expansion Mandrel Sleeve (SLEEVE,EXPANSION MANDREL) is a cylindrical spring type metal expansion sleeve which is a component of a MANDREL, EXPANSION.

What is a Machine Cleaning Wiper?

A Machine Cleaning Wiper (WIPER,MACHINE CLEANING) is an item designed to remove fluids, dust, hot chips and other contaminants from surfaces and tool ways during normal operation of the equipment.

What is a Counterbore And Countersink Pilot?

A Counterbore And Countersink Pilot (PILOT,COUNTERBORE AND COUNTERSINK) is an item designed for guiding a COUNTERBORE, MACHINE or COUNTERSINK which are used for counterboring or countersinking holes in a workpiece.

What is a Lathe Steady Rest?

A Lathe Steady Rest (STEADY REST,LATHE) is an accessory, with one or more friction or roller type adjustable jaws, designed to support round material during the machining process. It may be bed or carriage mounted.

Machine Tool accessories - France (FR)

Federal Supply Class (FSC): 3460

NATO Supply Classification Class (NSC): 3460

Federal Supply Group (FSG): 34 Metalworking Machinery

NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG): 34 Metalworking Machinery

Items Managed by France (FR) - NCB is 14

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NSN Format for Machine Tool accessories
Codified by France

34	60	14	XXX
Group FSG	Class	NCB	Identifier
FSC Federal Supply Class		NIIN
NSN

NATO Supply Class 3460 is a classification for Machine Tool Accessories within NATO Supply Group 34, which is dedicated to Metalworking Machinery.

Machine Tool Accessories refer to a wide range of tools and equipment that are used in conjunction with machine tools to enhance their functionality and performance. These accessories can include items such as cutting tools, tool holders, workholding devices, measuring instruments, lubrication systems, and other components that are essential for the operation and maintenance of machine tools.

The purpose of NATO Supply Class 3460 is to provide a standardized classification system for machine tool accessories within the NATO military alliance. This classification system helps to streamline procurement processes and ensure compatibility and interoperability among different NATO member countries.

By categorizing machine tool accessories under NATO Supply Class 3460, it becomes easier for military organizations and defense contractors to identify, source, and procure the necessary accessories for their metalworking machinery. This classification system also facilitates inventory management and logistics planning for military operations involving metalworking machinery.

In summary, NATO Supply Class 3460 for Machine Tool Accessories in NATO Supply Group 34 for Metalworking Machinery is a classification system that helps to organize and standardize the procurement and use of machine tool accessories within the NATO military alliance.

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