Machine Tool Practices (6th Edition) [Hardcover]

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

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0132702320 | ISBN-13: 978-0132702324 | Publication Date: May 22, 1998 | Edition: 6

This richly illustrated and timely guide provides a solid background in the standard practices of machining technology, covering the core subject areas essential for today's computer numerical control (CNC) and conventional machine operators, general machinists or tool and die makers. Each section begins with an introductory overview, followed by easy-to-read instructional units designed around specific projects that accurately reflect the state of the art in industrial machine shop environments. Uses graphic explanations to demonstrate important concepts, common errors, and difficulties encountered by machinists, and integrates over 1,850 illustrations demonstrating use of tools and machines. Now expands development of trigonometry and geometry dimensions and tolerances; adds color inserts throughout highlighting shop tips, safety tips, new technology, and career tips, and; provides more insight into the processes and tools and to encourage readers pursue further research on adjunct topics. For professionals in machine processes, industrial technology, industrial mechanics, and industrial engineering.

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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.

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This richly illustrated and timely guide provides a solid background in the standard practices of machining technology, covering the core subject areas essential for today's computer numerical control (CNC) and conventional machine operators, general machinists or tool and die makers. Each section begins with an introductory overview, followed by easy-to-read instructional units designed around specific projects that accurately reflect the state of the art in industrial machine shop environments. Uses graphic explanations to demonstrate important concepts, common errors, and difficulties encountered by machinists, and integrates over 1,850 illustrations demonstrating use of tools and machines. Now expands development of trigonometry and geometry dimensions and tolerances; adds color inserts throughout highlighting shop tips, safety tips, new technology, and career tips, and; provides more insight into the processes and tools and to encourage readers pursue further research on adjunct topics. For professionals in machine processes, industrial technology, industrial mechanics, and industrial engineering.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 822 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 6 edition (May 22, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0132702320
• ISBN-13: 978-0132702324
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.2 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #90,204 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.