Power Consumption of Machine Tools (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

J. L. Broyles

 
9780484276092: Power Consumption of Machine Tools (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Understand how machine tool power costs are measured and managed.

This nonfiction guide explains the methods and data needed to determine the power consumption of metal-cutting machines, with practical steps that tie power use to factory costs and efficiency.

This edition outlines how to estimate power costs using actual measurements, data collection, and structured cost accounting. It discusses the role of power in overall profitability and how to apply these ideas in a modern shop, including considerations for central power supplies and plant-wide efficiency.
  • How power costs fit into a factory cost system and the piecewise breakdown of expenses
  • Approaches to measuring power with meters, shunts, and data collection for different machines
  • Practical factors affecting power use, such as cutting speed, feed, depth of cut, and tool life
  • Types of data needed to determine power consumption for prospective or installed machines
Ideal for readers who want a rigorous, practical view of power use in machine shops and how it affects cost control and planning.

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