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Machine Shop Essentials: Questions and Answers
Machine Shop Essentials Questions and Answers Author:Frank M. Marlow A comprehensive and detailed presentation of manual machine tools and methods, machine shop know-how and practical shop tips. Machine Shop Essentials is for a wide range of users including machinists, engineers, model makers, R & D lab technicians, instrument makers, prototype builders, product designers and gunsmiths. Machine Shop Essentials fe... more »atures:
* A simple question-and-answer format. * Material is divided into small, easy-to-understand blocks.
* Over 500 clear, concise drawings.
* Introduction to metal lathes, milling machines, drill presses and their cutting tools and accessories.
* Step-by-step instructions for many common machine shop operations, including typical problems and their solutions.
* Shortcuts, specialized tools and tips from expert machinists on indispensable shop-made tools that will quickly expand the user's capabilities.
* Machine tool accessories that simplify making complex parts.
* Screw threads and non-threaded fasteners.
* General shop safety issues and special precautions for each machine tool.
* A review of basic precision measuring and marking tools and methods.
* How to incorporate purchased components such as bearing, gears, snap rings and roll pins to quickly make sophisticated and durable devices.
* How to heat-treat steel in the machine shop.
* Guidelines for avoiding metal fatigue failures.
* Cutting, drilling, and shaping plastic, rubber and glass.
* Safety precautions and equipment for each machine tool.