Shop Problems in Mathematics (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

William Edwin Breckenridge

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0365354929 ISBN 13: 9780365354925

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Master practical math for metalworking with hands‑on shop problems.

This workbook-style guide connects numbers to real-world tasks in pattern making, foundry work, and machining. It presents problems drawn from the field, along with worked examples and tables to help you check your work and build confidence. The material is suitable for students and professionals who want to see how math supports casting, pattern sizing, mold pressures, and metal weights in everyday shop settings. The edition focuses on concrete setup, calculation steps, and reading common machining instruments.

In these pages you’ll engage with problem sets that show how to estimate metal needs, determine pattern weights, compute core and gate effects, and apply pressure formulas to prevent mold failures. Clear explanations accompany each problem, with practical guidance that stays close to actual shop practice.

• Learn how to compute casting weights from pattern weights and material densities.
• Understand how to apply shrinkage, waste, and core adjustments in metalworking calculations.
• Practice reading and using micrometers and verniers for precise measurements.
• Explore pressure, sprues, and cope/drag concepts with reader-friendly examples.

Ideal for readers of technical education routes and hands‑on machining courses who want math to support design and manufacturing tasks.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0365354929
• ISBN 13: 9780365354925
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 292