Technology of Machine Tools [Paperback]

Steve F. Krar (Author), J. William Oswald (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 29, 1989 | ISBN-10: 0070355630 | ISBN-13: 978-0070355637 | Edition: 4

This new edition gives students basic training in the operation of machine tools and helps them understand the latest machining proceses and developments. The material is presented in unit form which enables instructors to select the topics best suited for their students. The format facilitates learning with features such as a set of objectives followed by related theory and operational sequence at the start of the units. Throughout the text, operations are explained in a step-by-step procedure, which students can easily follow.

Product Details

• Paperback: 740 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Science/Engineering/Math; 4 edition (September 29, 1989)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0070355630
• ISBN-13: 978-0070355637
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.7 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,173,370 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars excellent book for beginners and novices, March 28, 2003

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cg (canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Technology of Machine Tools (Hardcover)

I have the older version of this book, which was supplied to me when I took a machinist pre-apprenticeship course, and I am about to buy this newer version.

The book is not too wordy, making it easy to understand the basic concepts of machining and the terminology that goes along. It also clearly explains how to use lathes, milling machines, measuring equipment and other basic machine shop equipment. I have not yet read the newer version, but the older book was a little bit lacking in the use of more complicated machines such as horizontal and vertical boring machines, which an advanced user might be interested in. Also there was only one chapter on cnc machines, which did not go into any great depth.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent machining text book at a great price, December 8, 2010

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Travis Zee (South Dakota) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Technology of Machine Tools (Hardcover)

I had this book referred to me by a friend who is a machinist. There is a newer edition out there, but I didn't see the point when this book was less than $6. It covers all the aspects of machining you will need to know and has great charts for feeds and speeds. It covers machines from hand tools and older lathes on to CNC machines and how to use optical flats to measure to the 1/1,000,000 of an inch. Absolutely a great book for any beginning machinist or anyone that wants to know the correct way to tinker in their home shop to stop ruining your bits and tools. Instead of making a bunch of mistakes on your own projects and learning from them, just read this book!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Half speed, twice feed, June 5, 2011

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Michael Briones (Carson, California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Technology of Machine Tools, Workbook (Paperback)

Learn your way around the machine shop through this interactive workbook. Plenty of information on the different kinds of drill bits, calculations and all the other things people in the machine shop might not want to teach you. YOUR PAY-RAISE STARTS HERE!