Basic Machining Reference Handbook Book

As a comprehensive and easy-to-use hands-on source, Basic Machining Reference Handbook is intended to serve as a memory jog for the experienced, as well as a reference for programmers and others who will not do the machining but do need to know exactly what's involved in performing a given machining step, a series of steps, or a complete job. Remaining true to its original approach, this new edition continues to present the principles of basic machining and summarize the major considerations involved, while updating and adding more detail to many of these.

New to the second edition are expanded chapters on numerical control and computerized operations, including a checklist of stock and the steps involved along with a review of both basic machining steps and the axes and other factors pertinent to N/C control and operation needed to complete the program. Additional speeds and feeds tables, general troubleshooting concepts, and a basic review of relevant computer terms and applications are included and tips on checking material hardness so that temperature variations won't put parts out of tolerance are offered. Furthermore, Basic Machining Reference Handbook presents experienced machinists with checklists containing considerations involved, the steps and functions required, and the most appropriate sequences.

Logically organized, this time-tested reference starts with those machining steps that most often begin the machining process-blueprint reading, laying out the workpiece, determining the machining sequence, assembling the stock, and tooling-and moves through the basic machining operations: cut-off plus contour band sawing and band machining; turning, milling, drilling, reaming, boring; surface and other grinding. It emphasizes the hands-on concept of developing and refining skills, along with knowledge of metals and machining processes by means of application. And it presents and reviews metals and heat-treating with attention to aspects most important to machining. Experienced machinists; programmers; tooling, design, and production engineers; and students will find this to be a valuable and useful resource.