Handbook for Automatic Screw Machines Swiss-Type

Comprehensive technical handbook for Swiss-type automatic screw machines from George Gorton Machine Co. This service manual covers essential setup, operation, and maintenance procedures for these precision production machines. Includes detailed specifications, floor plan layouts, and correct installation guidance. Features complete electrical schematics and wiring diagrams for all control systems and power distribution. Explains machine characteristics, standard attachments, and operating controls in detail. Provides in-depth descriptions of the tool frame, camshaft function, headstock and spindle assembly, and proper lubrication procedures for headstock components. Covers the flat cam feed mechanism, stationary and revolving guide bushing holders, collet systems, and bar feed mechanisms. Details spindle belt replacement procedures, idler adjustments, and safety switch operation. Discusses the coolant pump, bell cam feed attachment, and various specialized spindle attachments including three-spindle centering, drilling, reaming, threading, and tapping configurations, plus single-spindle drilling, threading, and screw head slotting attachments. Explains the stock gripper attachment and provides complete cam and tool layout instructions. Includes comprehensive setup guidance for machine configuration and attachments, with tool grinding clearance specifications. Features centerless spindle attachment information. Contains extensive machining reference data: steel specifications with recommended speeds and feeds, non-ferrous alloys cutting parameters, cutting feeds chart, stainless steel identification, U.S. Army and Navy steels reference, stock requirement planning chart, spindle speed calculations for surface feet, thread element specifications, tap drill sizes, decimal equivalents for number drills, and detailed lubrication charts. Published by George Gorton Machine Co., Racine, Wisconsin.