Machine Tool Practices (6th Edition) (Hardcover)

~ (Author), John E. Neely (Author), Roland O. Meyer (Author), Warren T. White (Author)

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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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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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Product Details

• Hardcover: 822 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 6 edition (May 22, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0132702320
• ISBN-13: 978-0132702324
• Product Dimensions: 11.5 x 8.8 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #795,680 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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26 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

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

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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.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

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

By	ratyoke (San Diego, CA USA) - See all my reviews

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.

5.0 out of 5 stars thank you, September 18, 2009

By	Kathryn M. Russell "sci grl" (michigan) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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This review is from: Machine Tool Practices (8th Edition) (Hardcover)

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