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News Release from: Hanser Gardner Publications | Subject: Modern Machine Shops Guide to Machining Operations
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 03 June 2004
Book covers machining operations in
depth
Comprehensive reference contains in depth coverage of machining operations (including nontraditional topics such as micromachining with lasers, EDM, superfinishing and water jet cutting.
'Modern Machine Shop's Guide to Machining Operations' by Woodrow Chapman, is a comprehensive reference, containing information extracted from the Modern Machine Shop's Handbook for the Metalworking Industries, provides almost 1,000 large, easy to read pages of text, tables, and diagrams featuring in depth coverage of machining operations (including nontraditional topics such as micromachining with lasers, electrical discharge machining, superfinishing, and waterjet cutting), calculations, tooling components, speeds and feeds, and other parameters for designers and machinists In addition, associated topics such as surface finish, coordinate measuring machines, probes and encoders, machining centers, HSK tooling, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, high speed machining, and CNC programming are discussed and explained
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 16 Mar 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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Calculating Dovetails.
Metrology, Using a Micrometer, Vernier, Dial, and Electronic Slide Calipers, Vernier Protractors, Thread Measurement with the Three-wire Method.
Machine Tool Probes, Alternative Uses for Spindle-mounted Probes, Maximizing Accuracy.
Coordinate Measuring Machines, Evaluating Accuracy, CMMs on the Shop Floor.
Measuring Surface Finish.
Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, Round versus Square Tolerancing, Part Example with Some Common Symbols and Nomenclature, Greater Tolerance when Maximum Material Condition is Noted, Datums, Datum Targets, Tolerance Accumulation, Geometric Symbols.
Tolerances and Allowances for Hole and Shaft Fits, Preferred Basic Sizes, Standard Tolerances, and Standard Fits, Press, Shrink, and Expansion Fits.
Temperature and its Effect on Dimensions, Compensation for Thermal Effects.
* MACHINING CENTERS: Spindle Adaptation, Balanced Tooling, Accuracy and Repeatability in Machining Centers, Tool Measurement and Setting, Rotary and Linear Encoders.
Principles of 5-axis Machining, Motivation for the Adaptation of 5M in Traditionally 3-axis Applications, Benefits of 5-axis Machining Technology, Drawbacks of 5-axis Machining Technology, Machine Selection for 5-axis Machining Technology, Effect of 5-axis Design on Machine Performance, CNC and Motion Performance, Spindle Selection, Thermal Performance, CAM Selection for 5-axis Machining Technology.
High-speed Machining, Implementing High-speed Machining, Machine Geometry and Construction, Motion Control, Thermal Growth and Environmental Control, Spindle Technology, Tooling Selection and Application, Machining Strategy, Real-time Performance Monitoring and Correction.
* COMPUTER NUMERICAL CONTROL: Terminology, Programming.
* INDEXABLE INSERTS: Insert Classification by Grade, Edge Preparation, (Inserts and Surface Finish, Chip Breakers, Insert Identification Systems.
*JIGS AND FIXTURES: Jig Bushings, Installation Procedures.
* METALWORKING OPERATIONS: Milling, Calculating Machining Parameters for Milling, Face Milling, End Milling, Slot Milling, Metal Slitting Saws, Screw Slotting and Jeweler's Saws, Speeds and Feeds for Face Milling, Speeds and Feeds for End Milling.
Turning and Boring, External Turning, Calculating Machining Parameters for Turning and Boring, Tool Geometry, Boring, Speeds and Feeds for Turning.
Drilling, Twist Drills, Calculating Machining Parameters for Drilling, Drill Reconditioning, Speeds and Feeds for Drilling, Coolant Hole, Core, and Specialty Drills, Counterboring, Countersinking, and Spot-facing, Spade Drilling, Speeds and Feeds for Spade Drilling, Indexable Insert Drills, Speeds and Feeds for Indexable Drilling.
Reaming, Speeds and Feeds for Reaming.
Broaching, Machining Parameters for Broaching.
Tapping, Taps and Tapping, Pitch Diameter Limits Identification System, Calculating Hole Sizes for Lengths of Engagement and Desired Percentage of Thread, Speeds for Tapping Selected Workpiece Materials, Solving Tapped Hole Size Problems.
Thread Rolling, Rolling versus Cutting in Thread Production, Rollability of Materials, Cutting Speeds for Thread Rolling.
Die Threading (Chasing), Machining Parameters for Thread Chasing, Cutting Speeds for Thread Chasing.
Thread Milling, CNC Thread Milling.
Single Point Threading, Cutting Speeds for Single Point Threading.
Abrasive Machining, Grinding, Calculations Used in Grinding, Superabrasive Machining, Dressing Grinding Wheels, Superfinishing.
Sawing.
Fabricating with Sheet Metal, Bending Metal, Shearing Operations.
Precision Machining with Lasers, Types of Lasers, Laser Micromachining, Processing Techniques.
Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM), Ram EDM, EDM Control Systems, Wire EDM.
Waterjet Cutting Technology, Pure Waterjet Machines, Abrasive Waterjet Machines.
Machinability Rating Guide for Materials.
Woodruff Key Dimensions.
Conversion Factors for Commonly Used Units of Measure.
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