Machine Tool Practices (8th Edition) [Hardcover]

Richard R. Kibbe (Author), John E. Neely (Author), Warren T. White (Author), Roland O. Meyer (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0131188968 | ISBN-13: 978-0131188969 | Publication Date: June 11, 2005 | Edition: 8

Extremely comprehensive book covers the core subject areas essential for building the foundation required to effectively work in the machining area of today's manufacturing technology.  The book covers introductory through advanced topics with a vocational emphasis, and is intensely visual - illustrated with over 1500 photographs and line drawings of machine tools, measuring tools and machining processes. Each section is structured for use in self paced individualized instruction programs. Each unit contains listed objectives, self tests with answers, and boxed material covering shop tips, safety and new technologies. Coverage of Geometric Dimension — the latest technology; Complete CNC g-code table; Illustrations for Lathe Spindle Tooling; Latest CNC information included.  Professionals in the manufacturing technology field.

 

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

Each section of the text begins with an introductory overview, followed by instructional units with clearly stated objectives. Many units are designed around specific projects that provide much of the performance experience for the student. Graphic explanations are used to highlight important concepts and common errors and difficulties encountered by machinists. --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

From the Back Cover

This new edition of a classic covers manual and computer-based machine tool operations. The authors have retained the helpful step-by-step approach using photo sequences to illustrate technical procedures.

Key features of this new edition:

• All new illustrations offer clear and up-to-date visual enhancement to the text.
• Coverage of computer numerical control (CNC) has been revised and enhanced with more material specific to industry standard conventional code programming patterned after common industry formats.
• Each section begins with an introductory overview followed by instructional units reflecting state-of-the-art machine shop practice.
• Graphic illustrations highlight important concepts and warn of common errors and difficulties.
• Many units are designed around specific projects that provide an immediate application experience for the reader.
• Special features—Shop Tips, Safety Tips, New Technology, Career Information—add reader interest and understanding.
• Background trigonometry concepts—deemed essential for complete understanding—now appear at appropriate places throughout the book.
• Processes no longer commonly used in the field have been removed.

--This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 864 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 8 edition (June 11, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0131188968
• ISBN-13: 978-0131188969
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.5 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #309,316 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars an introductory text, July 28, 2007

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ratyoke (San Diego, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Machine Tool Practices (8th Edition) (Hardcover)

This book and the workbook were required for a machine shop class I took. The Amazon description is pretty accurate. It is written for someone in a vocational training program who will be working in the industry rather than a home workshop. The book covers a lot of material, but doesn't go into depth on any of it. Its a pretty good introductory book, but its kind of expensive. I wouldn't have bought it if it wasn't required for the class. If you are just interested in learning to operate a certain machine, like a mill or lathe, or if you are interested in machining as a hobby I think there are probably better books. I am giving it 3 stars because of the high price, and many of the photos are not high enough quality, especially considering the price.

31 of 38 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars well organised and illustrated.Lacking in metric info., June 20, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Machine Tool Practices (Hardcover)

I find this book clear and easy to read on machining topics. The photographs and illustrations fit well with the text. Generally a worthwhile beginners to intermediate book for pre apprentice to 3rd year. However in future editions I would like to see ISO metric information on topics such as threads and tapers along with limits and fits. I would also like to see a change to more up to date toolposts and tool holders for the lathes.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Machine Tool Practices, September 26, 2011

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This review is from: Machine Tool Practices (9th Edition) (Hardcover)

Book was in great condition as advertised. Came on time about 2 weeks after I put the order in. I will order from this person again if I see a book they are selling.