xv, 856 pages : 29 cm 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.) Provides the advanced approach to machine tool technology available. This title helps students to learn basic modern integrated manufacturing, CNC systems, CAD/CAM and advanced technologies, and how to safely set up and run both CNC and manually operated machines. It is a how-to-do-it text Includes index About the author -- Preface -- Acknowledgements -- Walkthrough -- Part 1: Introduction To Manufacturing: -- Professionalism in manufacturing -- Math skills self-review -- Reading technical drawings -- Introduction to geometrics -- Before and after machining -- Science and skill of measuring: five basic tools -- Single-purpose measuring tools, gages, and surface roughness -- Layout skills and tools -- Part 2: Introduction To Machining: -- Cutting tool geometry -- Drilling and operations and machines -- Turning operations -- Mills and milling operations -- Precision grinding operations and machines -- Screw thread technology -- Metallurgy for machinists: heat treating and measuring hardness -- Job planning -- Part 3: Introduction To Computer Numerical Control Machining: -- Coordinates, axes, and motion -- CNC systems -- CNC controls -- Operating a CNC machine -- Program planning -- Level-one programming -- Level-two programming -- Setting up a CNC machine -- Part 4: Advanced And Advancing Technology: -- Design for CNC manufacturing: solid modeling -- CAM mill programming for CNC machinists -- Tool life, productivity, and advancing technology -- Statistical Process Control (SPC) -- Computer coordinate measuring -- Appendices -- Credits -- Index