EBOOK: Technology of Machine Tools

7th Edition
007715732X · 9780077157326
Technology of Machine Tools 7e provides state-of-the-art training for using machine tools in manufacturing technology, including up-to-date coverage of computer numerical control (CNC). It includes an overview of machine trades and career opportuniti… Read More
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Section 1: Introduction to Machine Tools


Section 2: Machine Trade Opportunities


Section 3: Safety


Section 4: Job Planning


Section 5: Measurement


Section 6: Layout Tools and Procedures


Section 7: Hand Tools and Bench Work


Section 8: Metal-Cutting Technology


Section 9: Metal-Cutting Saws


Section 11: The Lathe


Section 12: Milling Machines


Section 13: Grinding


Section 14: Metallurgy


Section 15: Cellular Manufacturing


Section 16: Computer-Age Machining


Section 17: Advanced Manufacturing Technology


Section 18

Technology of Machine Tools 7e provides state-of-the-art training for using machine tools in manufacturing technology, including up-to-date coverage of computer numerical control (CNC). It includes an overview of machine trades and career opportunities followed by theory and application. The text is structured to provide coverage of tools and measurement, machining tools and procedures, drilling and milling machines, computer-aided machining, and metallurgy. There is expanded coverage of computer-related technologies, including computer numerical control (CNC) and computer-aided design and manufacturing (CAD/CAM).

New to the Seventh Edition of Technology of Machine Tools

In addition to updating the text to reflect changes in the modern business/manufacturing world today – such as direct digital manufacturing,nantotechnology, and IDI – an entirely new section on Lean Manufacturing (Section 15) has been added to focus on this industry?prominent philosophy.

Units include: Continuous Improvement: Kaizan Pull (Kanban) SystemsTotal Productive MaintenanceValue Stream Mapping Workplace Organization