Thread-cutting operation on a feed screw for our surface grinder, which is made from a forty-carbon steel, is 26½ inches long and has one-quarter inch pitch acme thread about two-thirds of its length that must be a close fit in a bronze unit.
Done by “a young lady, who has been on this class of work since May 9, 1918, has been able to take these screws from the rough stock, turn them to grinding size and finally finish cutting the thread in a time that is less than was formerly taken by skilled machinists. We think that this is one of the most remarkable jobs done by the women in our shop, as this work requires very careful attention and unusual skill.” Blanchard Machine Co.
Assistant Inspector. Blanchard Machine Co.
Done by “a young girl of twenty years, who has been assistant inspector since April 29, 1918, and while she does not understand all the technical phrases used in connection with, work of this sort, there is a very large percentage which is merely routine, and if it does not pass the gauges provided she refers it to another man to put on production work.”
Machinist. Operation of Turret Lathe. Blanchard Machine Co. Done by “a young man, carpenter by trade (not in draft), having no previous experience on machinery but by keeping a uniform line of work going through this machine, and giving him careful instructions, he is able to almost equal that of a skilled operator. He has been in our employ since January 9, 1918.”
Finish turning of steel bevel gears to accurate dimensions, using compound slide and producing a quality of work that will pass the most critical inspection.
Done by “a woman who had no previous experience on lathes and came to work in June of this year.” Blanchard Machine Co.