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Alan Baker

Alan Baker is seminar coordinator and senior technical writer at Hardinge Inc., Elmira, New York.

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Articles October 1, 1997 Alan Baker
Workholding Goes to Great Lengths
When shouldered parts are held for turning with a draw-in collet, length-control problems can result. This article provides directions for making collet add-ons that allow the machinist to locate the part against the spindle face, providing a consistent length from part to part.