Master the basics and beyond of essential machine tools This classic reference covers lathes, drills, drilling, hand and automatic screw machines, and the tools that power modern shops. It explains core operating principles, setup, and practical approaches to boost efficiency and accuracy in everyday work.
The book emphasizes understanding how cutting edges, lubrication, speeds, and feeds affect performance. It presents clear, step-by-step methods for centering work, selecting tools, and planning operations. Readers will gain insights into cam layouts for automatic screw machines and the routines that keep production flowing.
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Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. A foundational resource for lathe work, this book delivers practical instruction on the fundamental skills. The author, an experienced machinist, guides the reader through centering, drilling, and driving work held between centers, as well as steady and follower rests and face plate work. Moreover, the author provides insights into the history of lathe tools from diamond points to side-cutting tools. Turning, threading, and boring are taught with information on speeds and feeds, as well as safety concerns. The depth of knowledge and hands-on approach make this book an indispensable resource for both novice and seasoned machinists. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330178362_0
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Condition: New. KlappentextrnrnExcerpt from Machine Tools and Their Operation, Vol. 1: Lathes, Drills and Drilling, Hand and Automatic Screw Machines, Screw, Machine Tools and BoringrnrnHand screw machines or turret lathes and automatic screw machines are an ou. Seller Inventory # 2147736058
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