Written by an experienced machinist and plastic injection mold maker, this groundbreaking manual will have users thinking and producing like experienced machinists. Machine Shop Trade Secrets provides practical “how-to” information that can immediately be put to use to improve ones machining skills, craftsmanship, and productivity. It is sure to be used and referred to time and again.
Users will discover ways to ... Work faster. Select, make, and grind cutters. Surface grind blocks, pins and shapes. Cut threads, knurl parts and eliminate warp. Choose realistic feeds, speeds and depths of cut. Remove broken taps, drill bits and other hardware. Apply proven CNC techniques to maximize output. Improve surface finishes and hold tighter tolerances. Assist engineers with design and manufacturing issues. Improve indicating skills and develop a “feel” for machining.
This is the first book I recommend for those who wa
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This is the first book I recommend for those who want to improve their machining skills.--Paul Hudson, Senior Tooling Engineer, Hi-Tech Rubber, Anaheim, CA
This manual is destined to be an essential aid to students seeking high-paying jobs in the manufacturing sector. --MIike Paul, Applications Engineer, Haas Automation, Inc.
Table of ContentsWork Fast. Get it Right. Do it the Easy Way. Make 'Em Look Good. Help for Novices. More Shop Talk. The Cutter Caper. Threads and Things. Help for Engineers. Rotary Table Magic. Taming Warp. Be Square. Mold Making Tips. Get Your Grinder Goin'. The Incredible CNC. Shop Math Wizardry. Odds and Ends. Tell Me Something I Don't Know. Appendices. Index.
