Machine Tool Practices by John E. Neely, Roland O. Meyer, Warren T. White (2001, Hardcover, Illustrated)

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.