Machine Tool Technology Basics

This is the Book and CD-ROM combination version of "Machine Tool Technology Basics".

It comes with a CAD/CAM software program on the enclosed CD-ROM, making it possible to design a part on the computer, generate machining codes (G&M), and simulate the tool path to check for programming errors.

It begins each section with a new Section opener collage and includes an introduction, learning objectives, key terms summary, and knowledge review questions.

This work: highlights safety precautions throughout, making them stand out from the text and more visible; covers 14 key operations, in various sections, using Visutext format where each major step of an operation is illustrated, labeled and explained with minimum text; includes the latest direct ironmaking and direct steelmaking processes and mini mills; and, contains five Modern Technology overviews for some sections that give a brief history of the topic and a look at advanced and future developments. It: introduces conventional/programmable lathes, vertical mills, and surface grinders, making the reader aware of the step between conventional and CNC machines; lists at the start of each programming exercise any codes being used for the first time and their function; provides CAD/CAM program examples for the lathe and mill, using easy-to-follow steps accompanied by computer screen displays; contains a comprehensive machine tool glossary; offers an overview of Virtual Reality NC; shows studentsin a careers sectionthe many exciting and rewarding opportunities available in metalworking and manufacturing.

The key features include: extensive Bibliography of the Cam Literature; case studies of cam designs; and, cam and linkage design programs on CD-ROM.