Text-Book of Advanced Machine Work: Prepared for Students in Technical, Manual Training, and Trade Schools, and for the Apprentice in the Shop (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Robert H. Smith

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0265978467 ISBN 13: 9780265978467

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Master modern machine work with a practical, step-by-step guide to the shop floor

This comprehensive reference covers engine lathes, cutting tools, grinding, measuring, and the schedules of operations that drive efficient production. Clear illustrations and ready-to-use methods help you turn theory into precise, repeatable results.

This edition emphasizes hands-on learning for students, apprentices, and skilled machinists. It explains how to plan jobs, select tools, and apply reliable procedures to produce accurate machine parts, tools, and fixtures. You’ll find practical guidance that connects core principles to everyday shop practice, with an emphasis on speed, accuracy, and safety.

• Detailed coverage of lathe work, cutting tools, and tool settings for precision turning
• Techniques for grinding, measuring, and inspecting work to ensure exact sizes
• Structured schedules of operations to plan and manage manufacturing tasks
• Hands-on methods for building parts, fixtures, and machine components

Ideal for readers of technical schools, vocational programs, apprenticeships, and professional machinists seeking a reliable reference for shop practice.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0265978467
• ISBN 13: 9780265978467
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 581