Full Description
Packed with detailed examples and illustrations, Hoffman/Hopewell's PRECISION MACHINING TECHNOLOGY, Cengage International Edition, 4th Edition, is your go-to guide for mastering fundamental and intermediate machining skills. Integrated with MindTap® for an interactive learning experience, this text aligns with the NIMS Machining Level I Standard to help you earn NIMS credentials. Endorsed by NIMS for use in accredited programs, it features updated content, easy-to-follow procedures and a strong emphasis on safety. Covering topics from industry math to CNC programming, it also includes a Workbook and Shop Manual for hands-on practice and review to ensure your success.
Contents
Part I: INTRODUCTION TO MACHINING.
Introduction to Machining. Careers in Machining. Workplace Skills.
Part II: MEASUREMENT, MATERIALS, AND SAFETY.
Introduction to Safety. Measurement Systems and Machine Tool Math Overview. Semi-Precision Measurement. Precision Measurement. Quality Assurance, Process Planning, and Quality Control. Metal Composition and Classification. Heat Treatment of Metals. Maintenance, Lubrication, and Cutting Fluid Overview.
Part III: JOB PLANNING, BENCHWORK, AND LAYOUT.
Understanding Drawings. Layout. Hand Tools (Safety Integration). Saws and Cut-Off Machine. Offhand Grinding. Drilling, Threading, Tapping and Reaming.
Part IV: DRILL PRESS.
Introduction to the Drill Press. Tools, Toolholding, and Workholding for the Drill Press. Drill Press Operations.
Part V: TURNING.
Turning. Workholding and Toolholding Devices for the Lathe. Machining Operations on the Lathe. Manual Lathe Threading. Taper Turning.
Part VI: MILLING.
Introduction the the Vertical Milling Machine. Tools, Toolholding, and Workholding for the Vertical Milling Machine. Vertical Milling Machine Operations. Indexing and Rotary Table Operations.
Part VII: GRINDING.
Introduction to Precision Grinding Machines. Grinding Wheels for Precision Grinding. Surface Grinding Operations.
Part VIII. COMPUTER NUMERICAL CONTROL.
CNC Basics. Introduction to CNC Turning. CNC Turning: Programming. CNC: Turning: Setup and Operation. Introduction to CNC Milling. CNC Milling: Programming. CNC Milling: Setup and Operation. Computer-Aided Design and Computer-Aided Manufacturing.
