Machine Shop Trade Secrets: A Guide to Manufacturing Machine Shop Practices - Softcover

Harvey, James

 
9780831134778: Machine Shop Trade Secrets: A Guide to Manufacturing Machine Shop Practices
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0831134771 ISBN 13: 9780831134778
Publisher: Industrial Press, Inc., 2013

Synopsis

Written by an experienced machinist and plastic injection mold maker, this groundbreaking manual will have users thinking and producing like experienced machinists. Machine Shop Trade Secrets provides practical “how-to” information that can immediately be put to use to improve ones machining skills, craftsmanship, and productivity. It is sure to be used and referred to time and again.
 

Users will discover ways to ... Work faster. Select, make, and grind cutters. Surface grind blocks, pins and shapes. Cut threads, knurl parts and eliminate warp. Choose realistic feeds, speeds and depths of cut. Remove broken taps, drill bits and other hardware. Apply proven CNC techniques to maximize output. Improve surface finishes and hold tighter tolerances. Assist engineers with design and manufacturing issues. Improve indicating skills and develop a “feel” for machining.

Features

  • Includes 4-color photos throughout.
  • Features a reformatted layout which fully integrates the text and photos to make the book more accessible.
  • Chapter 15, “The Incredible CNC,” has been expanded and completely updated to reflect advances since the previous edition.
  • Most chapters now have easy-to-use tables summarizing all of the tips, suggestions, and secrets from that chapter; enabling readers to see in a glance the detailed topics covered.

Reviews 

This is the first book I recommend for those who want to improve their machining skills.—Paul Hudson, Senior Tooling Engineer, Hi-Tech Rubber, Anaheim, CA

This manual is destined to be an essential aid to students seeking high-paying jobs in the manufacturing sector. —Mike Paul, Applications Engineer, Haas Automation, Inc.

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About the Author

James Harvey is a full-time machinist and plastic mold maker. He has made his living working in shops across the U.S. for nearly 40 years. His no-nonsense approach to listing machining rules-of-thumb is an unprecedented, effective way to share this valuable knowledge.

From the Back Cover

Written by an experienced machinist and plastic injection mold maker, this groundbreaking manual will have users thinking and producing like experienced machinists. Machine Shop Trade Secrets provides practical "how-to" information that can immediately be put to use to improve ones machining skills, craftsmanship, and productivity. It is sure to be used and referred to time and again.

Users will discover ways to: Work faster. Select, make, and grind cutters. Surface grind blocks, pins and shapes. Cut threads, knurl parts and eliminate warp. Choose realistic feeds, speeds and depths of cut. Remove broken taps, drill bits and other hardware. Apply proven CNC techniques to maximize output. Improve surface finishes and hold tighter tolerances. Assist engineers with design and manufacturing issues. Improve indicating skills and develop a "feel" for machining.

NEW TO THE SECOND EDITION

Now includes 4-color photos.

Features a reformatted layout which fully integrates the text and photos to make the book more accessible.

Chapter 15, "The Incredible CNC," has been completely updated.

Most chapters now have easy-to-use tables summarizing all of the tips, suggestions, and secrets from that chapter.

"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

Publisher
Industrial Press, Inc.
Publication date
2013
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0831134771
ISBN 13 
9780831134778
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
2
Number of pages
320