Precision Machining Technology, International Edition - Softcover

Janes, Brian; Hoffman, Peter; Sharp Jr., Kent; Hopewell, Eric

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1111308063 ISBN 13: 9781111308063

Publisher: CENGAGE Delmar Learning, 2011

Synopsis

HardCover Pub Date: 2011 Pages: 608 Publisher: Cengage Learning Precision Machining Technology has been our gratitude written to align with the National Institute of Metalworking Skills (NIMS) Machining Level I Standard and to support achievement of NIMS Credentials This new text carries NIMS 'exclusive endorsement and recommendation for use in NIMS-accredited Machining Level I Programs. It's the ideal way to introduce students to the excitement of today's machine tool industry and provide a solid understanding of fundamental and intermediate machining skills needed for successful 21st Century careers . With an emphasis on safety throughout. PRECISION MACHINING TECHNOLOGY offers a fresh view of the role of modern machining in today's economic environment. The text covers such topics as the basics of hand tools. job planning. benchwork. layout operations. drill press. milling...

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SECTION I INTRODUCTION TO MACHINING. 1. Introduction to Machining. 2. Careers in Machining. 3. Workplace Skills. SECTION II MEASUREMENT, MATERIALS, AND SAFETY. 1. Introduction to Safety. 2. Measurement Systems and Machine Tool Math Overview. 3. Semi-Precision Measurement. 4. Precision Measurement. 5. Quality Assurance, Process Planning, & Quality Control. 6. Metal Composition and Classification. 7. Heat Treatment of Metals. 8. Maintenance, Lubrication, and Cutting Fluid Overview. SECTION III JOB PLANNING, BENCHWORK, AND LAYOUT. 1. Understanding Drawings. 2. Layout. 3. Hand Tools (Safety Integration). 4. Saws and Cut-Off Machine. 5. Offhand Grinding. 6. Drilling, Treading, Tapping and Reaming. SECTION IV TURNING. 1. The Lathe. 2. Work and Tool Holding Devices. 3. Machining Operations on the Lathe. 4. Threading. 5. Taper Turning. SECTION V DRILL PRESS. 1. Sizes and Types of Drill Presses. 2. Drills, Reamers, Countersinks and Counterbores. 3. Work Holding Devices. 4. Drill Press Operation. SECTION VI MILLING. 1. Major Parts. 2. Vertical Milling Machine Cutter. 3. Work Holding Devices. 4. Drills and Drilling. 5. Squaring a Work Piece on the Milling Machine. 6. Milling Slots and Key Ways. 7. Pocket Milling. 8. Milling Angels, Radii and Diameters. SECTION VII GRINDING. 1. Surface Grinders and Grinding Wheels. 2. Grinding Wheels. SECTION VIII COMPUTER NUMERICAL CONTROL. 1. CNC Basics. 2. CNC Turning: Getting Started. 3. CNC Turning: Programming. 4. CNC Turning: Set-up and Operation. 5. CNC Milling: Getting Started. 6. CNC Milling: Programming. 7. CNC Milling: Set-up and Operation. 8. Computer Aided Design and Computer Aided Machining.

About the Author

Peter J. Hoffman teaches at Berks Career and Technology Center West Campus in Leesport, Pennsylvania. He has an Associate of Applied Science degree in machine tool technology from the Pennsylvania College of Technology, Vocational Education Level II certification from Temple University, and National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) Level II certifications. Mr. Hoffman is also a SkillsUSA National gold and silver medalist in Precision Machining Technology.

Kent M. Sharp, Jr. teaches at Radford High School in Radford, Virginia. He has an Associate Degree in Science from New River Community College and a Bachelor of Science Degree and a Master of Science Degree from Radford University. Mr. Sharp also has National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) Level I certifications.

Eric S. Hopewell teaches at Berks Career and Technology Center West Campus in Leesport, Pennsylvania. He has an Associate of Applied Science degree in machine tool technology from the Pennsylvania College of Technology, a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from Albright College, and a Master of Education degree from Temple University. Mr. Hopewell also holds several National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) Machining certifications.

Brian Janes teaches at Bowling Green Technical College in Bowling Green, Kentucky. He has an Associate in Science Degree from Vincennes University, a Bachelor of Science Degree from Western Kentucky University, and a Master of Science Degree from Murray State University. Mr. Janes also has National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) Machining Level I certifications.

About this edition

• Publisher: CENGAGE Delmar Learning
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 1111308063
• ISBN 13: 9781111308063
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 608