Machine Shop Trade Secrets


Book Description

Written by an experienced machinist and plastic injection mold maker, this groundbreaking manual will have users thinking and producing like experienced machinists. it provides practical "how-to" information that can immediately be used to improve one's machining skills, craftsmanship, and productivity.




Engineers Black Book


Book Description

"This easy-to-use pocket book contains a wealth of up-to-date, useful, practical and hard-to- find information. With 160 matt laminated, greaseproof pages you'll enjoy glare-free reading and durability. Includes: data sheets, formulae, reference tables and equivalent charts. New content in the 3rd edition includes; Reamer and Drill Bit Types, Taper Pins, T-slot sizing, Counterboring/Sinking, Extended Angles Conversions for Cutting Tapers, Keyways and Keyseats, Woodruff Keys, Retaining Rings, 0-Rings, Flange Sizing, Common Workshop Metals, Adhesives, GD&T, Graph and Design Paper included at the back of the book. Engineers Black Book contains a wealth of up-to-date, useful, information within over 160 matt laminated grease proof pages. It is ideal for engineers, trades people, apprentices, machine shops, tool rooms and technical colleges." -- publisher website.







Metal Lathe for Home Machinists


Book Description

· An introduction and project-based course to the lathe and lathe metalworking · Contains 12 projects that start with basic tasks and progress into advanced skills · Projects are heavily illustrated with drawings and photographs · Great practice for both beginners and experienced lathe owners




CNC Machining Handbook: Building, Programming, and Implementation


Book Description

A Practical Guide to CNC Machining Get a thorough explanation of the entire CNC process from start to finish, including the various machines and their uses and the necessary software and tools. CNC Machining Handbook describes the steps involved in building a CNC machine to custom specifications and successfully implementing it in a real-world application. Helpful photos and illustrations are featured throughout. Whether you're a student, hobbyist, or business owner looking to move from a manual manufacturing process to the accuracy and repeatability of what CNC has to offer, you'll benefit from the in-depth information in this comprehensive resource. CNC Machining Handbook covers: Common types of home and shop-based CNC-controlled applications Linear motion guide systems Transmission systems Stepper and servo motors Controller hardware Cartesian coordinate system CAD (computer-aided drafting) and CAM (computer-aided manufacturing) software Overview of G code language Ready-made CNC systems




Tabletop Machining


Book Description

A practical perspective on equipment and processes with instruction for many projects shown.




The Complete Practical Machinist


Book Description

A helpful guide that deserves its place in any workshop. With hints and tips on all heavy machinery, lathe, boring bars, twist drills and much more.







American MacHinist Gear Book - Simplified Tables and Formulas for Designing, and Practical Points in Cutting All Commercial Types of Gears


Book Description

Originally published in 1915, with the third edition being published in 1922, this early works is a comprehensive and informative look at the subject. Contents Include; I. Tooth Parts, II. Spur Gear Calculations, III. Speed and Powers, IV. Gear Proportions and Details of Design, V. Bevel Gears, VI. Worm Gears, VII. Helical and Herringbone Gears, VIII. Spiral Gears, IX. Skew Bevel Gears, X. Intermittent Gears, XI. Elliptical Gears, XII. Epiclycic Gear Trains, XIII, Friction Gears, XIV. Special Bevel Gears, XV. Williams System of Internal Gearing, and, XVI, Rolled Gearing. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.