Precision Machining Technology

by Peter J. Hoffman, Eric S. Hopewell, Brian Janes, Jr., Kent M. Sharp

Overview

PRECISION MACHINING TECHNOLOGY has been carefully written to align with the National Institute of Metalworking Skills (NIMS) Machining Level I Standard and to support achievement of NIMS credentials. This new text carries NIMS’ exclusive endorsement and recommendation for use in NIMS-accredited Machining Level I Programs. It’s the ideal way to introduce students to the excitement of today's machine tool industry and provide a solid understanding of fundamental and intermediate machining skills needed for successful 21st Century careers. With an emphasis on safety throughout, PRECISION MACHINING TECHNOLOGY offers a fresh view of the role of modern machining in today's economic environment. The text covers such topics as the basics of hand tools, job planning, benchwork, layout operations, drill press, milling and grinding processes, and CNC. The companion Workbook/Shop Manual contains helpful review material to ensure that readers have mastered key concepts and provides guided practice operations and projects on a wide range of machine tools that will enhance their NIMS credentialing success.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781435447677
Publisher:	Cengage Learning
Publication date:	01/11/2011
Pages:	608
Product dimensions:	8.30(w) x 10.90(h) x 1.20(d)

About the Author

Peter J. Hoffman teaches at Berks Career and Technology Center West in Leesport, Pennsylvania. He has an Associate in Applied Sciences Degree in Machine Tool Technology from the Pennsylvania College of Technology and also has National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) Level II certifications.

Eric S. Hopewill teaches at Berks Career and Technology Center West in Leesport, Pennsylvania. He has an Associate in Applied Sciences Degree in Tool Technology from the Pennsylvania College of Technology and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from Albright College. Mr. Hopewell also has National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) Machining Level I certifications.

Brian Janes teaches at Bowling Green Technical College in Bowling Green, Kentucky. He has an Associate in Science Degree from Vincennes University, a Bachelor of Science Degree from Western Kentucky University and a Master of Science Degree from Murray State University. Mr. Janes also has National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) Machining Level I certifications.

Kent M. Sharp, Jr. teaches at Radford High School in Radford, Virginia. He has an Associate Degree in Science from New River Community College and a Bachelor of Science Degree and a Master of Science Degree from Radford University. Mr. Sharp also has National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) Level I certifications.

Table of Contents

SECTION I: INTRODUCTION TO MACHINING. 1. Introduction to Machining. 2. Careers in Machining. 3. Workplace Skills. SECTION II: MEASUREMENT, MATERIALS, AND SAFETY. 4. Introduction to Safety. 5. Measurement Systems and Machine Tool Math Overview. 6. Semi-Precision Measurement. 7. Precision Measurement. 8. Quality Assurance, Process Planning, & Quality Control. 9. Metal Composition and Classification. 10. Heat Treatment of Metals. 11. Maintenance, Lubrication, and Cutting Fluid Overview. SECTION III: JOB PLANNING, BENCHWORK, AND LAYOUT. 12. Understanding Drawings. 13. Layout. 14. Hand Tools (Safety Integration). 15. Saws and Cut-Off Machine. 16. Offhand Grinding. 17. Drilling, Treading, Tapping and Reaming. SECTION IV: TURNING. 18. The Lathe. 19. Work and Tool Holding Devices. 20. Machining Operations on the Lathe. 21. Threading. 22. Taper Turning. SECTION V: DRILL PRESS. 23. Sizes and Types of Drill Presses. 24. Drills, Reamers, Countersinks and Counterbores. 25. Work Holding Devices. 26. Drill Press Operation. SECTION VI: MILLING. 27. Major Parts. 28. Vertical Milling Machine Cutter. 29. Work Holding Devices. 30. Drills and Drilling. 31. Squaring a Work Piece on the Milling Machine. 32. Milling Slots and Key Ways. 33. Pocket Milling. 34. Milling Angels, Radii and Diameters. SECTION VII: GRINDING. 35. Surface Grinders and Grinding Wheels. 36. Grinding Wheels. SECTION VIII: COMPUTER NUMERICAL CONTROL. 37. CNC Basics. 38. CNC Turning: Getting Started. 39. CNC Turning: Programming. 40. CNC Turning: Set-up and Operation. 41. CNC Milling: Getting Started. 42. CNC Milling: Programming. 43. CNC Milling: Set-up and Operation. 44. Computer Aided Design and Computer Aided Machining.

Editorial Reviews

This has been my favorite text since I have been teaching this class. Colorful, Good separation of topics, Good overall flow of information. I do not know of a book of this caliber on the market.

The content of this book are accurate, up-to-date, and complete. The artwork and photographs are very impressive. Our students are able to use these examples in helping with the hands on work in our program.

The book does a great job of introducing student to manufacturing. The text covers all relevant topics and the order is logical. The quality and accuracy of the photos are excellent!

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