Chapter 1
Technology and Careers . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Overview of Technology • Careers in the
Metalworking Industry • Leadership in the
Metalworking Industry • Preparing for a Job
in the Metalworking Industry • What Industry
Expects of You • What an Employee Should
Expect from Industry
Chapter 2
Classifying Metals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Metal Classifications • Ferrous Metals •
Nonferrous Metals • Precious Metals • High-
Temperature Metals • Rare Metals • Other
Metal-Based Materials • Safety Precautions
for Handling Metals • Measurement of Metals
and Standard Shapes
Chapter 3
Understanding Drawings . . . . . . . . . . .47
Elements of Drawings • Dimensions •
Information Included on Drawings • Types of
Drawings • Types of Prints • Geometric
Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) •
Planning a Metalworking Project
Chapter 4
Safety Practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Practicing Metalworking Safety • General
Safety Practices • Machine Operation Safety •
Fire Safety
Chapter 5
Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
The Rule • The Micrometer Caliper • Vernier
Measuring Tools • Gages • Dial Indicators •
Other Gaging Tools • Miscellaneous
Measuring and Gaging Tools
Chapter 6
Layout Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
Preparing Metal for Layout • Layout Tools •
Measuring Angles • Other Layout Tools and
Equipment • Making a Layout • Safety
Precautions for Layout Work
Chapter 7
Hand Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
Clamping Devices • Pliers • Wrenches •
Screwdrivers • Striking Tools
Chapter 8
Hand Tools That Cut . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123
Chisels • Hacksaws • Files • Reaming Tools
Chapter 9
Hand Threading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141
Unified National Thread System • Thread
Size • Cutting Threads • Internal Threads •
Cutting External Threads • Hand Threading
Safety
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