MACHINE SHOP ESSENTIALS QUESTIONS&ANSWER

2nd Edition

A comprehensive and detailed presentation of manual machine tools and methods, machine shop know-how and practical shop tips. More than half the book is devoted to small and medium-sized lathes and milling machines, such as Levin jewelers’ lathes, Sherline miniature lathes and mills, Clausing lathes, and Bridgeport-style vertical milling machines. It examines how these machines are constructed, their cutting tools and accessories and how to use them. This back-to-basics book contains all the information needed for a fundamental understanding of machine tools.

FEATURES:

• Over 500 detailed drawings.
• Step-by-step instructions for many common machine shop operations.
• Introduction to metal lathes, milling machining, drill presses, and their cutting tools and accessories.
• A review of the most helpful metal shop hand tools.
• Useful shortcuts, specialized tools, and tips from expert machinists.
• Valuable safety precautions and equipment.
• A comprehensive machine shop glossary.

MACHINE SHOP ESSENTIALS QUESTIONS & ANSWERS