Machine-Shop Mathematics (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

George Wentworth

9780265716991: Machine-Shop Mathematics (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0265716993 ISBN 13: 9780265716991

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2017

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Master the mathematics behind everyday machine work with clear, practical guidance.

This book presents the essential measuring and gear-handling content used in the shop. It explains how to measure lengths with rulers, the precision offered by different calipers and micrometers, and the handy principles behind reading scales. The material is organized to help you understand practical techniques and to apply them directly in the workshop.

You’ll explore topics such as:

Measuring instruments and reading methods, including micrometer calipers and vernier calipers
How gears are sized, calculated, and treated in practice
Center distances and formulas used when gears mesh
Tables and worked examples that connect theory to real machining tasks

Clear explanations of instrument reading and accuracy for hands-on use
Step-by-step workflows for gears, center distances, and timing of cuts
Worked exercises and reference tables to reinforce learning
Domestic shop-ready guidance suitable for beginners and experienced students

If you’re building skills in measuring, gearing, and machine shop math, this edition is a helpful companion for learners and instructors alike.
Ideal for readers of practical machining and shop math materials.

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