Precision Machining Technology - Hardcover

Peter J. Hoffman; Eric S. Hopewell; Brian Janes; Kent M. Sharp Jr.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1435447670 ISBN 13: 9781435447677

Publisher: Cengage Learning, 2011

Synopsis

PRECISION MACHINING TECHNOLOGY has been carefully 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 and grinding processes, and CNC. The companion Workbook/Shop Manual contains helpful review material to ensure that readers have mastered key concepts and provides guided practice operations and projects on a wide range of machine tools that will enhance their NIMS credentialing success.

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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.

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.

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.

Review:

SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION TO MACHINING. 1. Introduction to Machining. 2. Careers in Machining. 3. Workplace Skills. SECTION 2: 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 3: 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 4: DRILL PRESS. 1. Introduction to the Drill Press 2. Tools, Toolholding, and Workholding for the Drill Press 3. Drill Press Operation. SECTION 5: TURNING. 1. Introduction to the Lathe. 2. Workholding and Toolholding Devices for the Lathe. 3. Machining Operations on the Lathe. 4. Manual Lathe Threading. 5. Taper Turning. SECTION 6: MILLING. 1. Introduction to the Vertical Milling Machine. 2. Tools, Toolholding, and Workholding for the Vertical Milling Machine. 3. Vertical Milling Machine Operations. 4. Indexing and Rotary Table Operations. SECTION 7: GRINDING. 1. Introduction to Precision Grinding Machines. 2. Grinding Wheels for Precision Grinding. 3. Surface Grinding Operations. SECTION 8: COMPUTER NUMERICAL CONTROL. 1. CNC Basics. 2. Introduction to CNC Turning. 3. CNC Turning: Programming. 4. CNC Turning: Set-up and Operation. 5. Introduction to CNC Milling. 6. CNC Milling: Programming. 7. CNC Milling: Set-up and Operation. 8. Computer Aided Design and Computer Aided Machining.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cengage Learning
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 1435447670
• ISBN 13: 9781435447677
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 608