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 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 Boring Tool Bar?

A Boring Tool Bar (BAR,BORING TOOL) is an internal turning tool, usually having a single cutting point, used to enlarge a hole, to finish to size, and to insure its being true with a specificed center line.

What is a Buffing Wheel?

A Buffing Wheel (WHEEL,BUFFING) is a disk shaped item of loose, bonded, or solid construction having an arbor hole for attaching to a rotary power-operated tool or machine. It may be fabricated of a single piece of felt, rubber, leather, cork, or the like; a single piece of wood, leather covered; or plies of muslin, flannel, canvass, or the like sewed or cemented together. It is used for buffing and/or polishing or burnishing. Excludes BRUSH, ROTARY (as modified); WHEEL, ABRASIVE; and PAD, POLISHING AND RUBBING.

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 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 Hold Down Machine Clamp?

A Hold Down Machine Clamp (CLAMP,MACHINE,HOLD DOWN) is a clamp for holding down work on planer, punch presses, milling machines, boring mills, drill presses and the like.

Machine Tool accessories - United Kingdom (UK)

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 United Kingdom (UK) - NCB is 99

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NSN Format for Machine Tool accessories
Codified by United Kingdom

34	60	99	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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