OSG Tap & Die offers additional tap sizes ranging from M16 to M24 in its Exotap-DC series. Constructed of VC-10 powdered metal high-speed steel, the taps are designed for machining cast iron and cast aluminum. Highly rigid cutting edges are said to resist chipping and wear for more stable cutting performance. The taps are available in both non-coolant and coolant-through styles, and can be coated with OSG’s V coating to extend tool life.
A set of donated boring bars that can be used in a 1954 boring head will enable volunteer machinists to recreate a pair of binoculars for the USS Pampanito.
To take advantage of a lull in business, JR Machine devised a week-long cutting tool event that elevated the shop’s capabilities with aerospace alloys.
