Reflecting manufacturers' growing need to integrate computers into their production processes, this book covers the machining fundamentals — as well as Computer Numerical Control programming and operation of Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machine tools. The authors focus on critical topics that reflect today's changing workplace, such as comprehensive carbide tooling information; CAD/CAM; distributive numerical control; and basics of CNC electrical discharge machining. Key quality issues include statistical process control and ISO 9000. For on-the-job trainees involved in programming, setting up, and operating CNC machine tools.