Short description
For Machine Shop, Machine Technology, Machining Processes/Manufacturing Processes Technology, Industrial Technology, Industrial Mechanics, and Industrial Engineering courses at the undergraduate level. This timely text covers the core subject areas.
Long description
This new edition of a classic covers manual and computer-based machine tool operations. The authors have retained the helpful step-by-step approach using photo sequences to illustrate technical procedures. ~Key features of this new edition: *All new illustrations offer clear and up-to-date visual enhancement to the text. *Coverage of computer numerical control (CNC) has been revised and enhanced with more material specific to industry standard conventional code programming patterned after common industry formats. *Each section begins with an introductory overview followed by instructional units reflecting state-of-the-art machine shop practice. *Graphic illustrations highlight important concepts and warn of common errors and difficulties. *Many units are designed around specific projects that provide an immediate application experience for the reader. *Special features--Shop Tips, Safety Tips, New Technology, Career Information--add reader interest and understanding. *Background trigonometry concepts--deemed essential for complete understanding--now appear at appropriate places throughout the book. *Processes no longer commonly used in the field have been removed.