Machining Fundamentals is a comprehensive text that offers a clear, easy-to-understand introduction to the various machining operations, setups, and procedures, providing an outstanding value for introductory courses. With a strong emphasis on safety, this colorful and detailed textbook covers the many common methods of machining and shaping parts to meet given specifications. It also covers more advanced processes, such as laser machining, water-jet cutting, high-energy-rate forming (HERF), cryogenics, chipless machining, electrical discharge machining (EDM), electrochemical machining (ECM), robotics, and rapid prototyping. The importance of computer numerical control (CNC) in the operation of most machine tools and its role in automated manufacturing is explored thoroughly. The latest geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) standards from ASME Y14.5 are also covered. The new edition has a new Math Review chapter to help students with the applied math skills they will need in their machining careers.

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Table of Contents

Abbreviated Contents

Machining Fundamentals 12e, Online Textbook

• Front Matter
• 1 An Introduction to Machining Technology
• 2 Careers in Machining Technology
• 3 Shop Safety
• 4 Math Review
• 5 Understanding Drawings
• 6 Measurement
• 7 Layout Work
• 8 Hand Tools
• 9 Fasteners
• 10 Jigs and Fixtures
• 11 Cutting Fluids
• 12 Sawing, Cutoff, and Band Machining
• 13 Drills and Drilling Machines
• 14 Offhand Grinding
• 15 The Lathe
• 16 Other Lathe Operations
• 17 Cutting Tapers and Screw Threads on the Lathe
• 18 The Milling Machine
• 19 Milling Machine Operations
• 20 Precision Grinding
• 21 Introduction to CNC Machining
• 22 CNC Programming Basics
• 23 CNC Milling
• 24 CNC Turning
• 25 Automated Manufacturing
• 26 Quality Control
• 27 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
• 28 Metal Characteristics
• 29 Heat Treatment of Metals
• 30 Metal Finishing
• 31 Electromachining Processes
• 32 Nontraditional Machining Techniques
• 33 Other Processes
• Appendix
• Glossary
• Index