Isbn: 9781330106679 - machine shop practice (classic reprint): a manual for apprentices and journeyman machinists, and for use in trade, industrial and technical schools: a ... and technical schools (classic reprint) (4 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a comprehensive guide to the fundamental practices of machine shop work, focusing on the tools, techniques, and principles that form the foundation of this essential craft. The author emphasizes the importance of thinking critically about each step and operation, rather than simply following rote procedures. By delving into the ââ Å"whyââ  behind each action, the author aims to equip apprentices and trade students with the knowledge and understanding necessary to achieve true mastery. The book draws on years of experience in the shops of the School of Science and Technology, Pratt Institute, where the author originally presented these concepts in mimeographed form. The text has been carefully revised to better suit the needs of secondary technical and industrial schools, ensuring its relevance for today's aspiring machinists. This work goes beyond simply explaining how to use tools like chisels, files, and scrapers; it delves into the theory and rationale behind their design and use. The book explores the importance of proper tool angles, the role of leverage, and the relationship between the hardness of materials and their suitability for various applications. Ultimately, this book serves as a timeless manual, designed to inspire and equip aspiring machinists with the foundational knowledge and analytical skills they need to succeed in their chosen profession. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Paperback. Condición: Brand New. 213 pages. 9.00x6.00x0.48 inches. This item is printed on demand.