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6 Technical Metal- Machine Shop

Machine Shop Trade Secrets

by James A. Harvey

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Synopses & Reviews

Publisher Comments:

From basic to advanced machining, this easy to understand book lists suggestions for immediately improving your machining skills. Filled with practical tips, both conventional and CNC, plus a much needed chapter on help for engineers from a machinist's perspective. This manual is a journeyman's guide to proven machine shop practices that will have you thinking and producing like an experienced machinist. Whether you're a shop owner, machinist, designer, or hobbyist, you will refer to this manual again and again.
  • Work faster
  • Select, make, and grind cutters
  • Surface grind blocks, pins and shapes
  • Cut threads, knurl parts and eliminate warp
  • Choose realistic feeds, speeds and depths of cut
  • Remove broken taps, drill bits and other hardware
  • Apply proven CNC techniques to maximize output
  • Improve surface finishes and hold tighter tolerances
  • Assist engineers with design and manufacturing issues
  • Improve indicating skills and develop a "feel" for machining

Synopsis:

In this book you'll find a collection of clever tips for immediately improving your machining and toolmaking skills. It provides a wealth of practical information on conventional and CNC machining, which can help you avoid trouble and get things done. There are over four hundred suggestions in this book.

About the Author

James Harvey is a full time machinist and plastic injection mold maker. He has made his living working in ships across the U.S. for nearly thirty years. His no-nonsense approach to listing machining rules of thumb is an unprecedented, effective way to share this valuable knowledge.

Product Details

ISBN:
9780974389769
Subtitle:
A Guide to Manufacturing Machine Shop Practices
Author:
Harvey, James A.
Publisher:
Pro Shop Publishing
Copyright:
Publication Date:
2004
Binding:
Paper
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
311

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