Title:
Machining / by Kip Hanson.
Author:
Hanson, Kip, author.
Publication Information:
Hoboken, New Jersey : John Wiley & Sons, Inc., [2018]
©2018
Call Number:
TJ1185 .H36 2018
Abstract:
Start a successful career in machining. Metalworking is an exciting field that's currently experiencing a shortage of qualified machinists--and there's no time like the present to capitalize on the recent surge in manufacturing and production opportunities. Covering everything from lathe operation to actual CNC programming, Machining For Dummies provides you with everything it takes to make a career for yourself as a skilled machinist. Written by an expert offering real-world advice based on experience in the industry, this hands-on guide begins with basic topics like tools, work holding, and ancillary equipment, then goes into drilling, milling, turning, and other necessary metalworking processes. You'll also learn about robotics and new developments in machining technology that are driving the future of manufacturing and the machining market.
ISBN:
9781119426134
9781119426493
Series:
For dummies
--For dummies.
Physical Description:
ix, 299 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
General Note:
Includes index.
Contents:
Turning cranks and pulling handles. Climbing the manufacturing ropes ; Demystifying machine tools ; Rounding out the rest of the machining processes ; Being materialistic -- Tooling up. The cutting edge: staying sharp ; Hanging on tight with workholding ; Entering the toolholding no spin zone ; Accessorizing for success -- Putting it all together: making parts. Succeeding with software ; Measuring up ; Demystifying g-code ; Touring some machining operations ; Looking toward tomorrow -- The part of tens. Ten ways to make processes predictable ; Ten terrific tools, tips, and technologies ; Ten tips for successful machining.
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