HAND-STRAIGHTENING OF SMALL PARTS: METHOD IMPROVEMENT AND NEW TOOLING

Hand straightening is an expensive operation. The author first discusses ways of eliminating it by better fabrication and by machine aids. For hand straightening, lighting is emphasized along with work bench set-up for a minimum of motion. Tools and gages used are described. An electronic straightening gage is described in detail as to structure, set-up and use. (Formerly 222)