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The Most Thorough and Far-reaching Revision Yet!The new 5th edition of the Handbook of PVC Pipe Design and Construction is the most comprehensive and up-to-date reference on PVC pipe and fittings. It provides practical engineering and construction information. It includes recommendations applicable to the design and use of primarily underground PVC piping systems in both pressure and non-pressure applications. Previous editions have been used by engineers all across North America and around the globe in the utility and consulting engineering sectors, as well as in universities and technical institutions.New to the Fifth EditionFour new chapters PVC Pressure Pipe Installation PVC Non-Pressure Pipe Installation Trenchless Installation of PVC Pipe Molecularly Oriented Polyvinyl Chloride Pipe (PVCO) Updated and improved graphs and tablesMore open page format The collaborative result of thousands of hours of research and review, the contents of the 5th edition are numerically formatted by section and subsection, as well as by figure and table designation. This allows easy reference and quick access. The Handbook of PVC Pipe Design and Construction is a must-have reference for design engineers, public and private pipe utility managers, and students. A more complete text on PVC pipe is not available. Welcome to the PVC Pipe Association MissionOur mission is to promote use of longer-life, lower-maintenance, corrosion-proof PVC piping in water and wastewater systems – for real sustainability, strength and long-term asset management.OverviewFounded in 1971 as a non-profit organization, the Uni-Bell PVC Pipe Association is the authoritative source of information on PVC pipe. It serves the engineering, regulatory, public health and standardization communities. Introduced in North America in 1951, corrosion-proof PVC piping offers a superior, proven and truly sustainable solution for underground infrastructure, helping municipalities spend smarter and giving taxpayers the best return on their dollar. Uni-Bell staff provide users with information on the design and application of gasketed-joint PVC pipe. We also produce technical publications and recommend standards recognized throughout the world. Moreover, research sponsored by Uni-Bell in the areas of buried pipe deflection, durability, ultraviolet aging, direct tapping, cyclic surge performance, etc., has demonstrated PVC’s versatility, ease of installation and maintenance, as well as its unsurpassed durability.The PVC pipe industry contributes in excess of $14 billion annually to the US economy and supports over 25,000 jobs. With over two million miles in service, PVC pipe is the product of choice for buried water, sewer, drainage and irrigation infrastructure. Preface Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Pipe Raw Materials Resistance to Aggressive Environments PVC Pipe Manufacturing and Testing Pressure Pipe and Fittings, Design and Selection Superimposed Loads on Buried Pipe Design of Buried PVC Pipe Installation-Specific Design Applications Hydraulics General Construction PVC Pressure Pipe Installation PVC NonPressure Pipe Installation Trenchless Installation of PVC Pipe Molecularly Oriented Polyvinyl Chloride Pipe (PVCO) Unit Conversion Tables Index

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     For decades, AutoCAD® students, instructors, and professionals have relied on the Exercise Workbook series to develop and hone their use of this exceptionally versatile program. Whether you are an AutoCAD novice, seeking to improve 2D drawing capabilities, or simply looking for a top-notch reference with the very latest updates from Autodesk®, the bestselling Beginning AutoCAD® 2025 Exercise Workbook is the perfect choice.      With clear explanations, step-by-step instructions, inside tips, and numerous exercises, AutoCAD experts Shrock and Heather help users make real progress in their drawing capabilities. To quick-start working with drawing commands, users can download preset drawing templates from the provided link, or by visiting Industrial Press’s print or eBook website product pages.      The new AutoCAD 2025 software builds on the features of previous releas

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Investing in a new metalworking lathe is a big step for any shop (especially home shops), where there’s usually no one around to help. Once the lathe is up and running, you should theoretically be able to make the special items you previously did without (or paid through the nose for), such as shafts, plain, tapered or threaded discs, bearings, and so on. But if you are new to this, you’ll want to know a lot more than you can learn from the salesman or the manual. Does the lathe really match your needs, and if so, how much?Choosing & Using the Right Metal Shop Lathe is an essential source of information for lathe buyers and users at every level, from mini-size tabletops up to industrial machines weighing half a ton or more. It answers the question of what else you will need to get useful work from the machine. For instance, what comes as “standard equipment” with the lathe? Most include a chuck (usually a 4-jaw independent, not the self-centering 3-jaw you’ll want to use most of the time), maybe a faceplate (rarely used), and a 4-way toolholder you will probably swap right away for a more sensible design. Never included is a tailstock drill chuck, an essential accessory you will need from day one—and the same goes for actual cutting tools. Almost certainly, there won’t be a digital readout (DRO), which used to be regarded as a “maybe-someday” luxury—but not anymore.The work talks about cutting oils, cutting speeds and easier-to-machine materials, and it cautions against buying sets of anything, vs. buying the one accessory you’ll truly need. Finally, there are chapters on building a tailstock drill press, a special toolpost for easy screw cutting, and a precision grinder for lathe tools that can be made from oddments of material in a couple of days or less. Features Differentiates between the truly essential features (screw-cutting) and the nice-to-have (power feeding), spindle speed selection from a gearbox (typical) or continuously variable (more convenient). Offers advice on screw-cutting US and metric threads, and handling the machinist’s most trouble-prone actions, such as knurling and parting off. Provides a workpiece tutorial that demonstrates many of the commonplace lathe routines—ideal for first-time users.

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A bearing is a common machine element used to constrain motion and reduce friction between moving parts. Bearings are used extensively in global industries, including automotive, construction, power generation, mechanical, chemical, mining, infrastructure, medical, food, etc. The estimated bearing market was valued at $128 billion in 2021, and expected to increase to nearly $227 billion by 2028. Unfortunately, sometimes bearings fail, and often at the most inopportune time. This is a source of great concern and expense to users, causing downtime and the loss of millions in damages, outages, and lack of productivity. While modern precision manufacturing and maintenance practices have reduced some of the premature failure, they haven’t addressed many of the core problems that lead to bearing failure. This work presents a collection of different case studies in a multitude of industries where bearings have failed, and includes a failure description, observations, possible reasons for the failure, plausible cause and effect, and then discusses what might have been done to mitigate the problem and, when possible, provides solutions to prevent further failures. The author uses root cause failure analysis and explores such topics as alignment, lubrication, manufacturing defects, mounting practices, contamination, and fatigue. He then explains how one or a combination of these issues worked together to cause the failure, and offers preventive solutions to avoid future problems. FeaturesThroughout the book, a classical RCFA approach is used for each case study, using a nine-step analysis with solutions: Define the problem Get information and input from various sources Locate the evidence Look for the mistakes Ishikawa / Fishbone Diagram Getting to the roots Solutions Create plans to implement the solution Monitor the solution and confirm if it works

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This guide serves as a workbook to be used in conjunction with an approved course offered by a training partner recognized by the International Council for Machinery Lubrication (ICML) for a Machinery Lubrication Technician (MLT I or II) certification exam preparation course. The essence of this work is a guided, cooperative, and sometimes even argumentative dialogue between the authors, with continuous asking and answering of questions. This stimulates critical thinking, which in turn draws out underlying presumptions, and results in readers thinking like the person who actually built the exam. The authors are strong proponents of a unique 5-step process for learning:1. Familiarize2. Find Socrates3. Be the Exam4. Practice Exam5. ExploreThis unconventional method has proven to be exceptionally effective, not for only passing the exam, but to truly retaining the knowledge and becoming an expert in the content you’re studying. Certification requirements are discussed throughout the work, making this the ideal resource for prospective MLT I and/or MLT II certification candidates.Unique Structured learning Notes Outline: For the reader to complete. Aids in organizing ideas and thoughts. Guided Cooperative Argument: A dialogue between authors concerning the topics. Helps answer questions that are asked on the job. Statements of Truth and Exam Development: From the recommended Body of Knowledge, with space to develop your multiple-choice questions. Develops critical thinking process and understanding of how the exam questions are structured. Body of Knowledge Outline: Works as a reference to help answer any questions that may arise. Practice Exam: A mock exam designed to familiarize the reader with taking a multiple-choice test that is similar in structure and content to the real one. Glossary & Appendices: List of common terms, charts, and tables with which all certification candidates need to be familiar.

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This must-have textbook for students in mechanical, civil, and electrical engineering departments addresses issues not sufficiently covered by existing engineering economics texts. Clearly presenting fundamental concepts that engineering students need to master in one semester, the author effectively applies an incremental learning method, starting with resolving personal financial matters and gradually progressing to the complexities of engineering economic calculations. Ample practical examples and exercises with answers at the end of each chapter teach students to solve problems using Microsoft Excel without the need for calculus. Future engineers also will gain valuable skills such as the ability to effectively communicate the results of their analyses to financial professionals. Applied Engineering Economics Using ExcelBy Merwan B. Mehta This is one of the most innovative textbooks for teaching the fundamentals of engineering economics. Written clearly and concisely to allow a firm grasp of the concepts, this is a noncalculus-based book geared toward teaching undergraduate and graduate students with a wide range of technical backgrounds. It also is an excellent reference for students seeking a refresher course on the subject or for others interested in applying core principles to evaluating projects in the workplace. Engineering economics can be described as a course for life. The book exemplifies this point of view by including many real-world examples that are useful in making decisions to benefit an organization, individual, or society. Each of the eleven chapters begins with a list of the concepts to be discussed, and these are built upon incrementally and are supported by gradually increasing the complexity of the exercises. Merwan Mehta’s approach is practical in nature, emphasizing the application of technology for problem solving, yet comprehensive enough to prepare students for future managerial roles that involve capital project decision-making. Educators who emphasize learning through problem-solving will find this book to be an invaluable resource in the classroom. It will be a keeper for many students who have the privilege of using it in a university course. Overall, I felt that this was not just another textbook on engineering economy, but a practical guide and resource with a great deal of utility. I recommend it as a necessary addition to the library of anyone who has or will have the responsibility of evaluating and justifying technology and engineering projects to benefit a private enterprise or the public sector. — Jeanne-Marie Lawrence, Teaching Instructor at East Carolina UniversityDr. Merwan Mehta, Ph.D., is a Certified Manufacturing Engineer (CMfgE) and Certified Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB). A professor in the College of Engineering and Technology at East Carolina University in Greenville, North Carolina, he has taught Engineering Economics at the undergraduate and graduate levels since 2004. Prior to joining academia, he spent more than twenty years in the manufacturing industry as a partner in two businesses, vice president, project director, manager, industrial and manufacturing engineer, and machine tool design engineer. Dr. Mehta conducts workshops internationally for Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and Black Belt certifications, total productive maintenance (TPM), value stream mapping (VSM), geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), and design of experiments (DOE). He also serves as an examiner for the Missouri Quality Award based on the Baldrige Criteria. His research interests include enhancing manufacturing and business processes, using Lean principles and the theory of constraints, and the pursuit of quality and variation control through Six Sigma and DOE.Ch. 1: Introduction to Engineering Economics. Ch. 2: Interest and Financial Equivalence. Ch. 3: Cash Flow Diagrams and Time Value of Money. Ch. 4: Cash Flow Series and Net Present Value. Ch. 5: Nominal and Effective Interest Rates. Ch. 6: Project Justification. Ch. 7: Sensitivity Analysis. Ch. 8: Amortization, Depreciation, and Income Taxes. Ch. 9: Creating Realistic Project Cash Flows. Ch. 10: Choosing Best Option from Multiple Projects. Ch. 11: Cost Benefit Analysis for Public Projects.

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Based on real-world experience this invaluable guide and reference tells the whole story of maintenance planning from beginning to end in a concise and easy-to-follow manner. Written by well-known professionals this new edition focuses specifically on the preparatory tasks that lead to effective utilization and application of maintenance resources in the interest of the reliability essential to business objectives. It comprehensively examines the job preparation process from job scoping and planning, to determination of material requirements, estimation of labor requirements and job duration, coordination of all involved parties, and job scheduling. And it includes essential metrics for measuring performance of all contributing functions. It is a vital training document for planners, an educational document for those to whom planners are responsible, and a valuable guide for those who interface with the planning and scheduling function and are dependent upon the many contributions of planning and scheduling operational excellence. Expanded coverage of the proactive culture and environment that senior management must nurture throughout the organization, and the essential supportive roles of other functions essential to the preparatory process. A new chapter that enumerates prerequisites to effective Planning, Coordination and Scheduling. The Scheduling chapter has been expanded to include a debate comparing two popular approaches to the scheduling and achievement of Schedule Compliance. The Material Support chapter is significantly expanded. What is Planning and Why Plan Maintenance Jobs? Selling, Planning & Scheduling to Management and Operations Understanding the Nature of Maintenance Activities Where Planning Fits Into Good Maintenance Practices Managing the Planning & Scheduling Function Backlog Management Sizing the Maintenance Staff The Planning Process (Micro) Detailed Planning Process Parts and Equipment Estimating, Crew Size & Manpower Requirements Analytical Estimation and Slotting Coordination with Operations. Scheduling Maintenance Work Job Execution and Feedback Job Close Out and Follow Up Planning and Scheduling Metrics Planning Major Maintenance Shutdowns and Management of Projects Management of Projects and Major Maintenance Shutdowns The Job Using CMMIS to Aid Planning and Scheduling Appendix

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This collection of priceless tips, tricks, skills, and experiences from a veteran of the trade is presented in a way that captures the attention of users and engages them in the process of furthering the art. It includes shop-tested descriptions and illustrations of creative and unique skills and observations from almost 40 years in the metalworking trades. What's more, it offers enough material from several metalworking trades to start a great research and development shop. It is sure to be a valuable and time-saving resource for anyone involved in the fabrication of metal. Written by a shop peer from the perspective of having done the required work. Includes nearly 1,000 full-color photos, as well as numerous illustrative stories that help users easily understand the material presented and the techniques provided. Contains a chapter on flame straightening techniques. Offers many examples of special workholding techniques. Covers crossover skills like Welding/Machine, Sheetmetal/Welding, and Design/Management. Diving In Welcome to Sink or Swim Personal Learning Attitude Shop Environment Thursday Nights What's A Journeyman Anyway? Format Brain Food Communication Drawing and Sketching Minimizing Screw Ups Accuracy Speed Shop Math Mass, Volume, and Area Angles and Shop TrigonometryThe Metric SystemComputers and the Metalworker Dumb and Dumber Want to Make a Million Dollars? Somethings That Really Need to be Invented Bean Counter Lounge Get the Shop Set Up Floors Light Food Preparation Area Food Consumption Area Heating and Cooling Workbenches and Tables Air Supply in the Metalworking Shop Raw Material Storage and Handling Material Identification and Characteristics Safety Equipment Tool Crib Benchwork Filing Saws and Sawing Rigging and Lifting Manual Lathe Threading in the Manual Lathe Multiple Start Threads Manual Milling Machine Bridgeport Mills Suggested ImprovementsSpherical Surface Generation in the Manual Milling MachineCNC Mill Working with CNC EquipmentCNC Mill CNC LatheCNC Lathe Programming The Welding Shop Getting Started Layout Work Some of My Favorite Hand Tools Welding TableBrake Bumping The Lost Art of Flame Straightening Limitations How Flame Straightening Works Straightening Shafts and Tubes Special Applications of Heat Shrinking Sheet Metal Shop Layout Work Blank Length Calculations Patterns The "Yank Method" Box and Pan Brakes Forming and Layout of Cones Tanks and Baffles The Abrasion Department Sanding, Grinding, and Abrading The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Radius Grinding The Junk Drawer Miscellaneous Tricks Without a Home Ideas for the Shop Floor Closing Thoughts Recommended Reading List

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A basic introduction to Mathematical Modeling, this book encourages readers to participate in the investigation of a wide variety of modeling examples. These are carefully paced so that readers can identify and develop the skills which are required for successful modeling. The examples also promote an appreciation of the enormous range of problems to which mathematical modeling skills can be usefully applied.

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Written by the coauthor of the best-selling book Welding Essentials, this practical guide provides insights, ideas, and tips for solving real-world fabrication problems. By presenting a broad range of methods from different welding specialties and a brief, clear understanding of the non-welding knowledge nearly all weldors must have to advance in their trade, Welding Fabrication and Repair can shorten the time needed to develop effective problem-solving skills. Created for weldors who know the basics and now want to put their skills to better use, this book is one of only a handful of truly “must have” welding references. A question-and-answer format, providing concise answers to each question. The capabilities of oxygen and exothermic lances; flame bending, flame straightening, line heating and panel shrinking; industrial threaded fasteners; specialized welding clamps, fixtures, welding platens, and cutting pyramids. Common welding tools, equipment and accessories, along with a listing of the leading suppliers and their web sites in a separate chapter. Welding and cutting tables including designs and advantages. Solutions to common welding problems. Detailed checklist of considerations in designing products with welds. 300 original illustrations fully explain concepts, ideas and insights. The ways weldors solve problems from building up a worn shaft with weld metal, to welding perforated steel screening onto frames, to extending the capacity of a welding machine. The most common pipe and vehicle welding methods, how weldments can replace castings, and the basics of the science of strength of materials. Structural steel practices for joints, column splices, bolting and guidelines for sizing welds. Fabrication Basics Basic Building Basics Pipe & Tubing Bending & Straightening Vehicle Welding Welding Problems, Solutions & Practices Strength of Materials Tools, Materials, Supplies & Information Appendix Index

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From the ability to understand and use shop mathematics to the reading and interpreting of shop drawings, the editor's intent is to provide the information and know-how that students will need as they prepare themselves for jobs in metalworking industries. It includes material taken from Machinery's Handbook and other authoritative sources and is presented in as clear, accurate, and easy-to-follow form as possible. The reader will find a wide range of useful formulas and data together with extensive text. As a proven and affordable handbook covering those critical areas of interest commonly encountered by machinists, toolmakers, diemakers, drafters, and other shop and manufacturing personnel, it is an essential reference for students in vocational schools, technical institutes, and apprenticeship courses. Discusses those aspects of applied mathematics needed on the job and covers the proper use of measuring instruments and methods. Outlines the standard methods of presentation and the conventions used in preparing engineering drawings. Offers detailed information on inch and metric standard tolerances, allowances, limits and fits, preferred numbers and sizes, as well as in-depth descriptions of the sizes, forms, dimensions of standard machine elements commonly encountered in and around the shop. Provides machining methods and materials selection, recommended speeds and feeds for various kinds of machining operations on different materials, and the types and compositions of metals commonly used in machine construction. Includes an extensive index that will enable the user to quickly and conveniently find the information and data that he or she requires. Conversion Factors Mathematics Engineering Drawings Inspection Allowances and Tolerances for Fits Pins Standard Tapers Keys and Keyseats Screw Thread Systems Common Hardware Gears and Gearing Indexing Cutting Speeds and Feeds Cutting Tools Tool Wear Cutting Fluids for Machining Machining Nonferrous Metals Materials Hardness Testing Index

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Many states require sewer and pipe installation contractors to be certified on PVC pipe installation, but there are different requirements for each state and/or region. There hasn't been a universally used work for the U.S. Uni-Bell's Handbook of PVC Pipe Design and Construction (Industrial Press, 2012) is used for many courses in individual states, but some readers have complained that it's too large and expensive. So PVCPA and NUCA have joined forces to come out with this book, aimed specifically at the contractor's market. There is a need to better educate contractors on how to properly install PVC pipe to ensure system longevity and performance. In addition, having more qualified installers in all states will help reduce legal claims caused by poor installation. This is the most concise and authoritative work available for the installation of PVC water and sewer pipe and fittings. It contains new information, such as cutting PVC pipe. It comes complete with practical charts, graphs, and pictures that will enable users to be more effective at installing PVC pipes of all kinds.

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Elevators move large numbers of people up and down each day, mostly without incident, thanks to a strongly developed system of safety measures and the work of highly trained and experienced professionals.In performing elevator maintenance and repair, there are numerous technical factors, not to mention huge moral and legal issues. Workers need to fully understand proper maintenance procedures so that all safeguards remain in effect. It’s also essential to be aware of applicable regulations, and to maintain compliance at all times.For those serious about engaging in elevator work, the appropriate licenses must be acquired—an electrician’s license and elevator mechanic’s license. These are not achieved overnight.This work covers everything a student or current technician needs to know to perform elevator diagnosis, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair, and details all the knowledge a technician must have to properly service elevators in various situations. It is also the only work that includes helpful questions and corresponding answers for those who are studying to obtain their elevator mechanic’s license.Features: Offers sample certification questions and answers for those looking to get their Elevator Mechanic’s license. Places an emphasis on safety interlocks and the elevator system as a whole. Includes a history of elevators to give readers perspective on the industry and advancements in technology to date. Written by a renowned electrician with regular columns and contributions in Elevator World and Electrical Construction and Maintenance magazines.

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Digital manufacturing is everywhere. Technology advances in production engineering have reduced the “artisan skill” traditionally required in manufacturing processes and replaced it with high-precision, computer-controlled machinery. This reduces human errors and variability in output, but it does not reduce the knowledge required of the professional engineer or shop floor worker. In fact, the reverse is true. They still need to understand the fundamentals, and must acquire other important skills. Anyone who works in machining or additive manufacturing technology must have a solid technical knowledge of CNC technology. It is important to know how the individual components work and how they affect the overall system, the quality of the products produced and the profitability of production. Professionals should be familiar with today's machine tools and the numerous functions of CNC, electrical servo drives, tool systems, NC programming through to digital information processing and automation.The CNC Handbook was a critically acclaimed bestseller in Germany for 30 editions, and is now available in English for the first time. This groundbreaking work introduces readers to the CNC world, and teaches practical details about how different components are applied in practice. Next, the authors explain the functions and connections of all integrated components, and clearly describe CNC and drives, tooling, flexible manufacturing systems (FMS), NC-programming, DNC, digital manufacturing, Industry 4.0 and computer integrated manufacturing (CIM). The book then covers industrial robots, additive manufacturing, energy-efficient manufacturing, simulation systems, and state-of-the-art of machine integrated measuring systems. This authoritative, heavily illustrated book is the perfect resource for the avid CNCer, but also for those who plan and program, set up, operate machinery, or are responsible for operation, maintenance and repair.Features Packed with more than 800 figures, 4-color pictures, and product shots. Authors use their more than 150 combined years of industrial and academic experience to impart CNC knowledge.

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Engineering Mathematics through Applications is a new reference and self-study guide for professionals and students which uses applications from a wide range of technical disciplines to help teach the subject and convey its relevance. The mathematics is developed through clear and easy step-by-step examples rather than formal proofs, and the mathematical theory is supported by the use of technology in solving real life engineering problems. The answers to all the questions are included within, while complete worked solutions are available on the accompanying website. Provides complete detailed solutions to carefully selected exercises that reinforce the text, making it ideal an ideal self-study guide. Written in a chatty, user-friendly manner that will help motivate the reader. For those who might need it, an optional introductory refresher chapter covering indices, fractions, decimals, percentages and ratios is offered. Contains calculator and mathematical software examples and exercises. Arithematic for EngineersEngineering FormulaeVisualizing Engineering FormulaeFunctions in EngineeringTrigonometry and WaveformsLogarithmic, Exponential and Hyperbolic FunctionsDifferentiationEngineering Applications of DifferentiationIntegrationEngineering Applications of IntegrationComplex NumbersMatricesVectorsFirst Order Differential EquationsSecond Order Linear Differential EquationsPartial DifferentiationProbability and StatisticsSolutionsAppendix: Standard Normal Distribution TableIndex

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A standard reference for decades, this new edition of Pipe Welding Procedures continues to reinforce the welder's understanding of procedures. Drawing on his extensive practical and teaching experience in the field, the author describes in detail the manipulating procedures used to weld pipe joints. You will find useful information on heat input and distribution, essentials of shielded metal-arc technology, distortion, pipe welding defects, welding safety, essentials of welding metallurgy, and qualification of the welding procedure and the welder. Look for new or expanded coverage of: Root Bead--Pulse Current--Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Shielded Metal Arc Welding—Electrode Welding Steel for Low Temperature (Cryogenic) Service Down Hill Welding—Heavywall and Large Diameter Welding Metallurgy Weld Repair Essentials of Shielded Metal-Arc Welding Technology Heat Input and Distribution Preparation of the Pipe Joint Uphill Welding the Root Bead on Heavy-Wall Pipe (5G Position) Welding the Root Bead by the Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Process The Intermediate and Cover Passes Welding Thin Wall Pipe Horizontal Pipe Welding (2G) Welding Complicated Pipe Joints Introduction to Welding Metallurgy Distortion in Pipe Welding Pipe Welding Defects Fitting-up Pipe Qualification of the Welding Procedure and the Welder General Welding Safety Index

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Retaining its unique and much praised organization, this leading text has been revised to reflect the most recent developments in design tools. It provides balanced coverage of relevant fundamentals and real-world practices so that students, apprentices and on-the-job professionals can understand the important and often complex interrelationships between die design and the economic factors involved in manufacturing sheet-metal forming products. Following introductory material and a discussion of 20 types of dies in Chapter 2, the design process of a representative die is separated into seventeen distinct chapters. Each chapter is one step which is illustrated in two ways; first, as a portion of an engineering drawing, that is, as the component is actually drawn on the design. Second, the die design is shown pictorially in order to improve the user’s visualization. In successive sections each step is detailed as it is applied to the design of the various types of dies listed in Chapter 2. Includes English and Metric systems. Covers new methods of producing blanks, such as waterjet cutting and laser cutting. Contains a glossary of terms for the first time. Illustrates each step in pictorial view and as a portion of an engineering drawing. Offers a completely revised chapter on presses and quick die-changing systems and includes the addition of “Quick Die Change Systems". Introduction to Die Design Classifications and Types of Dies The Material Strips The Blank Fourteen Steps to Design a Die How to Lay Out a Scrap Strip How to Design Die Blocks How to Design Blanking Punches How to Design Piercing Punches How to Design Punch Plates How to Design Pilots How to Design Gages How to Design Finger Stops How to Design Automatic Stops How to Design Strippers How to Apply Fasteners How to Select a Die Set Dimensions and Notes The Bill of Material Presses and Quick Die-Changing SystemsGlossaryIndex

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This best-selling Exercise Workbook is the perfect resource for learning and honing essential AutoCAD skills, whether you are a complete beginner, seeking to improve your 2D drawing skills, or simply interested in learning about the very latest updates. AutoCAD experts Shrock and Heather share their knowledge of the best use of this versatile program with students and instructors, including plenty of inside tips and numerous exercises to help users get comfortable and see real progress. Readers can download the provided templates used for drawings in the book from Industrial Press’s print or eBook website product pages.The new AutoCAD 2023 software builds on the features of the previous releases. Design changes include a reinvented icon on the main menus and revisions of the Model and Layout Tabs. A new button in the Count Palette, facilitating creation of a table tallying the elements in your drawing file, along with changes to the Recent Documents List and Floating File Tabs, make it easier than ever to keep track of multiple drawing files. New and/or Improved Features in Beginning AutoCAD 2023: Options Dialog Box — If you make changes in any of the Options dialog box Tabs and attempt to close the dialog box before selecting the Apply and OK buttons, a warning message dialog box will appear. (Included in the Introduction) Recent Documents List — You can now remove a file from the Recent Documents List in the Application Menu, making this handy list more applicable to your current AutoCAD projects. (Included in Lesson 1) Floating File Tabs — Thanks to continued improvements to the Floating File Tabs, you can Pin a Floating File Tab so that it remains on top of any other open or overlapping drawing file windows. (Included in Lesson 2)

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Esta es la guía disponible mas concisa y fidedigna para la instalación de tubería y conexiones de PVC para presión y gravedad, de unión con empaque. Escrito y patrocinado por Uni-Bell PVC Pipe Association, contiene información al día, e incluye Tablas y Figuras prácticas que ayudarán a usuarios ser mas efectivos y eficientes al instalar sistemas de tubería de PVC. Este trabajo proporciona métodos de instalación preferidos, basados en experiencia de campo, reportes publicados, y otras fuentes de la industria. El formato único de esta guía, de fácil uso y reversible, proporciona dos valiosas guías en una—para trabajo en tubería de agua o alcantarillado—haciendo fácil el acceso a información específica buscada por los lectores, ya sea en el trabajo, en capacitación, o estudiando para una certificación. BENEFICIOS DE LA GUÍA La Guía del Contratista proporciona valor a varios interesados: Contratistas—Seguir estas recomendaciones de trabajo pueden mejorar la eficiencia del trabajo, reducir problemas potenciales en la línea, y ayudar a asegurar el desempeño máximo. Dueños—La instalación apropiada ayuda a asegurar la vida útil de sistemas de tubería. Obreros (Capacitación)—Esta guía puede servir como referencia previa al inicio de un proyecto de tubería. Obreros (Certificación)—En jurisdicciones donde los instaladores requieren estar certificados, este trabajo puede servir como un recurso de estudio invaluable.

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Note: This edition is called “Large Print” as it is an enlarged (7" X 10") version of the original, smaller (4.6" x 7") Toolbox sized edition of this title. The text in this edition is the size of standard reference materials and is not enlarged print for individuals with partial sight.Since the first edition published more than 100 years ago, Machinery’s Handbook has been the most popular engineering resource of all time. Universally considered the principal reference in the manufacturing and mechanical industries, the Handbook is the ultimate collection of essential information needed by engineers, designers, drafters, metalworkers, toolmakers, machinists, educators, students, and serious home hobbyists. From engineering and design departments, machine and metalworking shops, and a wide range of manufacturing and industrial facilities, to countless classrooms and workshops worldwide, this is the must-have technical reference. Machinery’s Handbook is acknowledged as an exceptionally authoritative and comprehensive, yet highly practical, and easy-to-use tool. The 31st edition of the “Bible of the Mechanical Industries” continues in this tradition. New to the 31st Edition Additive Manufacturing: Expert discussions, exploring 3D printing materials, techniques, and workflow, compare traditional machining to today’s additive manufacturing processes. Machine Elements and Operations: Updated and expanded coverage of CAD/CAM operations, boring, nontraditional cutting methods, o-rings and glands, and transmission chains. Manufacturing and Materials: Additional information on utilizing today’s plastics, powder metallurgy standard and tool steels, manufacturing stresses, and preventing corrosion. Metal Casting and Molding: New information for working with iron, steel, nonferrous metals, and alloys, metal casting and molding processes, and modeling and design considerations. Math, Measurement, and Dimensioning: Reorganized, revised, and expanded sections provide ready access to clear information, essential formulas, and everyday calculations and conversions. Metalworking Processes: More on brazing, soldering, welding, nondestructive testing, forming sheet metal, mill finishes, passivation, electropolishing, and plating. Threads and Threading: The latest series and selected combinations for Unified Screw Threads. Hundreds of Standards Updates: All ASME and ANSI standards material has been reconfirmed and revised to provide the latest industry specifications, including the game-changing ASME Y14.5-2018 standard. Thousands of Revisions: A world-class team of technical experts, educators, editors, and illustrators has contributed to new, revised, and updated text, tables, equations, figures. Erik Valdemar Oberg, born 1881, died 1951.Mathematics. Mechanics and Strength of Materials. Properties, Treatment, and Testing of Materials. Dimensioning, Gaging, and Measuring. Tooling and Toolmaking. Machining Operations. Manufacturing Processes. Fasteners. Threads and Threading. Gears, Splines, and Cams. Machine Elements. Measuring Units. Index.

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A manager’s instinct is to strive to control everything. That’s not just ineffective, it’s a practical impossibility. So, where should managers commit finite resources to achieve their enterprise’s mission? Eli Goldratt’s Theory of Constraints (“TOC”), introduced in The Goal, is a great place to start, but a terrible place to stop, as most readers can’t put that knowledge to use.Constraints hold organizations in check. Without them, productivity would be easy, and companies could grow without bounds. But in most enterprises, survival and growth are perpetual struggles. This book is intended to bring a broader understanding of strategy and information to the TOC community while introducing TOC principles to the strategy and information communities. Exceeding the Goal is the book’s title because reaching a goal may be sufficient for operations, but it’s insufficient for strategy when global competition is intense. Exceeding the goal is the path to extraordinary results.The author uses his own experiences in manufacturing, research, consulting, software, and strategy as the basis for the book. The “adventures” that are chronicled are true stories about real-life situations—some successful, and others not. Valuable lessons can be learned from both, with the failures serving as invaluable cautionary tales.FEATURES: Closes the gaps between: Enterprise Strategy and Technical Strategy The Information field and the organization it supports Reading about TOC and actually implementing it.

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Are we facing the death o f reliability? Some believe this is the case, particularly when it comes to reliability leadership. Without qualified leaders, there can be no true reliability, and as such, companies are losing out on the one real competitive advantage available to them today. About thirty years ago, organizations would invest time and money in their employees to develop craftspeople. Nowadays, many companies use shortcuts to try to achieve reliability, often fudging numbers to make it appear that they are progressing in the right direction, or using abbreviated training rather than full apprenticeships to produce skilled craftspeople. Unfortunately, they’re simply covering up the unreliability that causes them to lose ground and increase costs. The misguided shortcuts used to circumvent hard work and effort are eroding craft skills. There are three components that are the root causes of unreliability, and, if eliminated, will lead to reliability: 1. Improper Lubrication; 2. Contamination; 3. Improper Installation. Dr. Wright goes above the “what” and “why”of reliability found in other resources to offer the “how to” of reliability.

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The result of the author's 30 years of teaching PLCs at two universities, Programmable Logic Controllers covers important and essential topics and skills a new PLC learner has to know and practice. Assuming the student knows nothing about the subject, it defines everything and features ample examples and breakdowns of important topics. Students taking PLC courses at two and four-year institutions will find this text especially useful. Additionally, it can be used by professionals in the fields of electrical control, automated systems, and manufacturing. It covers PLC programming for three popular PLC brands: Allen-Bradley PLCs, Siemens PLCs, and Mitsubishi PLCs. It includes all essential PLC topics including: Electrical control basics, Numbers, Logic basics and simplification, PLC program design, PLC systems, Basic programming instructions, Advanced programming instructions, Analog control, PID control, and, PLC programming languages (Ladder Diagram and Function Block Diagram). It provides many programming examples in each chapter. It features review questions at the end of each chapter. It offers PowerPoint slides for instructors.

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Despite spending enormous sums on technology and improvement methods, most businesses are under siege. The inability to drive adaptation to an increasingly more volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) set of circumstances has resulted in an unprecedented rate of failure across organizations of all shapes and sizes. Worse yet, the necessary component to break the cycle is being distorted by antiquated models, methods, rules, and tools held over from decades past. Industry is stuck in a rut, and that rut is getting deeper and deeper. Where does common sense turn into common nonsense in organizations? Today, companies lack an effective framework to consistently apply and integrate common sense principles at ALL levels (strategic, tactical, and operational). This book reveals a new management framework rooted in science, mathematics, economics and most importantly, common sense. It enables an unprecedented level of visibility across resources, products, levels and time ranges to quickly and effectively produce the relevant information that companies are desperately seeking, and is the pre-requisite for surviving and thriving in the VUCA world. That new framework is called the Demand Driven Adaptive Enterprise (DDAE) model. The DDAE model will not be embraced by everyone, as it challenges conventional practice and systems. Unfortunately, many of those people and organizations are living on borrowed time. So, is your organization ready for something new???

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Typical leadership training never seems to 'move the needle' in terms of creating more effective leaders. That's because the system that supports leadership hasn't changed. To get true improvement in leadership, organizations need to focus on accountability. There must be an asset management system that defines and assigns accountability. Then individual leaders can learn and apply productive leadership. The author has coined and trademarked the Productive Leadership System (PLS) which includes:A Productive Leadership Policy The Organizational Reliability Model(ORM). The Productive Leadership Model(PLM) A Productive Leadership Development Program The ORM overtly defines and assigns accountability across each leadership level. The PLM identifies the leadership roles, attributes, skills, sources of power and other aspects that productive leaders must master. The development program creates a leadership pipeline for professional development of current leaders and prospective leaders, and on-boarding the right people for leadership positions. The author includes a chapter on the human brain to show that leaders and followers are capable of learning throughout their lives, and the science behind creating habits and cultures. The book has several tools and exercises to help reinforce important concepts. Appendices include details on the Team Effectiveness and Motivation Survey (used in the 2015 Alidade MER/Plant Services Magazine Leadership Survey), an ISO 55000 overview and the Guidance and Execution Model, an example for developing processes and procedures. FEATURES: Recommendations for a full Productive Leadership Development Program and training, including: Characteristics of individual leaders: The desire to be responsible and having a personal mission, vision, and values that align with the leadership position. Leadership roles: Expert/technician, manager/administrator, coach, systems thinker, and visionary. Leadership attributes: Consistent, attentive, respectful, motivational, and assertive. Leadership skills: Time management, communication, empowerment, giving and receiving feedback, and conflict management.

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Most of the work technicians routinely perform is in maintaining existing equipment as opposed to installing new systems. The procedures and visual observation conditions presented in this title will enable technicians to perform their tasks more effectively. By knowing how the equipment is designed, built, and how the materials behave over time, they will be better able to execute a maintenance program extending equipment life and reducing unplanned malfunctions. This book's emphasis is on implementing these actions correctly and in a timely basis so that equipment experiences an increase in life expectancy reliability, more efficient energy performance, and a reduction in the possibility of future failures and liability. While the main focus of this work is on equipment installed in residential homes, the procedures detailed certainly apply to larger commercial heating equipment as well. FEATURES: Addresses troubleshooting and repair actions on residential heating equipment and controls. Detailed procedures cover visual observations and inspection of impending equipment failure as well as necessary Preventive maintenance actions. Includes icons throughout with maintenance tips, forensic observations. Visual equipment inspection observations as well as step-by-step procedures for preventive maintenance will be presented along with numerous photographs of failed equipment detailing the consequences of inadequate preventive maintenance. An affiliated website will contain supporting video footage of demonstrations of failed equipment and proper/improper maintenance procedures. Color photographs of illustrations in the book will also be available on the website.

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Written by an author with many years of experience teaching CNC machining, this workbook is the perfect complement to Programming of CNC Machines, 4thedition. It is filled with many practical exercises and is one of the few workbooks available that tests users through the application of programming functions commonly used in CNC programming. Together with its companion text, this workbook can be used as a complete CNC training program; or, it can be used on its own by students or professionals to verify that they have the basic skills needed to write a CNC program.Ken Evans has held a variety of machining and related jobs throughout his career; and is currently a CNC Programmer at a prominent aerospace company. Ken was a Machine Tool Technology instructor for 20 years at Davis Applied Technology College in Kaysville, Utah, where he taught a variety of courses throughout the machining curriculum, including Mastercam CAD/CAM. In addition, he has trained other educators from around the region on how to set-up, program, and operate their CNC machines; and has been a Training & Applications Specialist for a local machine tool distributor. Unit 1: CNC Basics Unit 2: Setup & Operation Unit 3: CNC Turning Center Programming Unit 4: CNC Machining Center Programming Unit 5: Answer Key

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A pipefitter is a tradesperson who installs, assembles, fabricates, maintains, and repairs mechanical piping systems. Piping can consist of copper, PVC, CPVC, polyethylene, and galvanized pipe, which is typically glued, soldered, or threaded. Plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters learn on the job through an apprenticeship, but also go through licensing and accreditation. According to the Occupations Handbook, there are at least 950,000 pipefitting jobs in 2018. The pipefitting industry is expected to grow 21% from 2012 to 2022, faster than the average for all occupations. Construction of buildings and the need for new septic and mechanical systems should drive demand for qualified workers. The Pipefitters Handbook has been THE indispensable reference for pipefitters of all levels for about 50 years. It continues to sell well, despite its age and outdated appearance. Here, in one book, the authors are modernizing this work for the entire pipefitting trade. There will be much more information on plastic pipes and tubing, which was NOT included before. The content will include modern materials, standards, and requirements. All state exams are taken into consideration. The authors will also include true/false and multiple-choice questions – the type students studying for the certification will see on their official exams. Tools and instruments are included to familiarize the individual with the labor-saving devices and their correct utilization. This is the perfect resource for all those entering the trade.

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Now in paperback, this book was written for all managers who have been given the difficult task of bringing change to their organizations. It addresses organizational change at the working level. It is a “user's guide” in change management, written by a user, for users. This is an invaluable resource for anyone who wants to know, step by step, how to implement change successfully. Draws on the author's wealth of practical experience and emphasizes that the elements of change are interrelated, that they constitute a “Web of Change”: change one element and you must see what the impact will be on the others. Identifies and explains eight key elements of change. A way to measure change in each element and its affect on the others is presented on paper and through a computer program on an enclosed disk. Part One: Getting StartedIntroduction to the Process of Change Laying the Foundation Change: Not Linear, But Nonlinear The Vision of the Future or How Do We Know Where We Are Going So We'll Know When We Have Arrived Part Two Concepts Which Will Contribute To Success From Vision To Reality The Roadmap Of Change A Case For Teams Working with Consultants Resistance To Change The Web Of ChangePart Three Execution: It's More Than Magic The Elements Fitting The Elements Together How to Handle the Process Of Change Measurement Part Four Completion And A New Beginning Techniques Of Continued Growth Conclusion

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Tap into Joel Levitt's vast array of experience and learn how to improve almost any aspect of your maintenance organization (including your own abilities)! This new edition of a classic first educates readers about the globalization of production and the changing of the guard of maintenance leadership, and then gives them real usable ideas to aid in these areas. Completely reorganized so that material is presented within the context of major sections, the second edition tells the story of maintenance management in factory settings. It provides coverage of potential problems and new opportunities, what bosses really want, specifics for improvement of maintenance and production, World Class Maintenance Management revisited and revised, quality improvement, complete coverage of current maintenance practices, processes, process aids, interfaces and strategies, as well as personal and personnel development strategies. Contains a specialized glossary so users can more easily understand the specialized language of factory maintenance. Provides specific “how-to” tips and concrete techniques and examples for continuous improvement. Updates the 20 steps to world class maintenance to include the 6 areas of focus for world class maintenance. Includes a completely updated maintenance evaluation questionnaire that reflects new techniques and technologies. Breaks down and explains the three-team approach to maintenance work. Offers new sections on: managing shutdowns, craft training, and communications. Contains major revisions to the RCM discussion and includes a new discussion about PMO. Introduction Glossary What is the Context for Managing Maintenance? Evaluating Current Maintenance Practices Maintenance Processes Maintenance Process Aids Maintenance Strategies: Approaches to Deterioration Maintenance Interfaces: Where Does Maintenance Fit In? Personal and Personnel Development

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An outstanding reference, the Handbook is designed for metering pump designers, and engineers working in all industries. Easily accessible information includes: fundamentals of metering pump operation, principles of pump and piping system design, guidelines for selection pump construction materials, procedures for installation, operation, and maintenance of metering pumps, and general formulas, tables, charts, and pumping system layouts. Presents the basic principles of the positive displacement pump. Develops in-depth analysis of the design of reciprocating metering pumps and their piping systems. Demonstrates the practical implementation of these concepts through examples of actual pump applications.

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