A dividing head is a machine tool attachment used on milling machines to rotate a workpiece in precise increments for machining repeating profiles. It uses a disk with concentric rows of equally spaced holes drilled through it and a crank with a locking pin to rotate the spindle. The attachment can be used in a […]
A parting line is where two or more molds meet during casting. Placement is important for product integrity and disassembly. Molding flash can occur if molds don’t meet exactly. Technical drawings include mold illustrations and parting line location. A parting line is the point on a product or component where two or more molds have […]
