James
Harvey has written an excellent book that fills a void in current
metalworking instructional books. Most textbooks are aimed at the
beginner in the machining trade and cover basic work practice
admirably. What textbooks do not do is sit you down with a veteran
of the trade who can fill you in on the tips and tricks that allow
working faster, accurately and intelligently. What amazed me is at
how all these tips are not recycled versions of the ones we are all
familiar with (as published by Lindsay's books and others) but are
new tips, all useful and pertinent to the tools and methods of
today.
Nicholas
Carter
Written
by an experienced machinist and plastic injection mold maker, this
groundbreaking manual will have users thinking and producing like
experienced machinists. Machine Shop Trade Secrets provides
practical how-to information that can immediately be put to use to
improve ones machining skills, craftsmanship, and productivity. It
is sure to be used and referred to time and again.
You
will discover ways to:
- Work
faster.
- Select,
make, and grind cutters.
- Surface
grind blocks, pins and shapes
- Cut
threads, knurl parts and eliminate warp.
- Choose
realistic feeds, speeds and depths of cut.
- Remove
broken taps, drill bits and other hardware.
- Apply
proven CNC techniques to maximize output.
- Improve
surface finishes and hold tighter tolerances
- Assist
engineers with design and manufacturing issues.
- Improve
indicating skills and develop a feel for machining.
