History and Function of the Interdepartmental Screw-Thread Committee, 1973-01-01 - 1973-12-31

Item

Identifier: CAC_CC_109_4_22_34_0009

Scope and Contents

The text discusses the history and functions of the Interdepartmental Screw-Thread Committee, which was established in 1939 to develop standards for screw threads used by the federal government. The committee consists of representatives from various government agencies and meets on an ad hoc basis to work on standardization efforts. It also monitors developments in screw thread technology and advises the government on purchasing decisions. The text highlights the importance of standardization in screw threads and mentions the potential transition to the metric system. Additionally, the text discusses the International Standards Committee and the lack of appropriations for the Interdepartmental Screw-Thread Committee.

Dates

Creation: 1973-01-01 - 1973-12-31

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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