Modern Machine Shop's Handbook for the Metalworking Industries
Price US: $55.00
ISBN: 1-56990-345-X
Edition: First Edition
Published: 2002
Hardbound 2368 pages
Editor: Woodrow Chapman

MODERN MACHINE SHOP'S HANDBOOK FOR THE METALWORKING INDUSTRIES provides a balanced blend of traditional and modern topics. In addition to containing a wide range of reference tables covering all aspects of machining, composition of materials, and dimensions of tooling and machine components, this is the first machinist's reference to cover such topics as

· Accuracy in machining centers

· High-speed machining

· HSK tooling

· Coordinate measuring machines

· Encoders and probes

· Waterjet machining.

In addition, this all new handbook supplies unequaled coverage of machining techniques, exotic materials including superalloys and composites, adhesives, threading operations, CNC canned programs, balanced tooling, superfinishing, and precision machining with lasers.

Autodesk Inventor 11 for Designers
Sham Tickoo, Purdue University Calumet
and Deepak Maini, CADCIM Technologies, USA
Published by CADCIM Technologies, USA
ISBN: 1-932709-17-7
Paperback, 736 Pages

This textbook introduces the reader to Autodesk Inventor 11, the world's leading parametric solid modeling software. In this textbook, the author emphasizes on the solid modeling techniques that improve the productivity and efficiency of the user. Also, the chapters are structured in a pedagogical sequence that makes this textbook very effective in learning the features and capabilities of the software. The following are some additional useful features of this book.

This textbook consists of 15 pedagogically sequenced chapters covering the Part, Assembly, Drafting, Presentation, Sheet Metal, and Weldment environments of Autodesk Inventor 11. Every chapter begins with a command section that provides detailed explanation of the commands and tools in Autodesk Inventor 11. The command section is followed by tutorials that are created using these commands. This approach allows the user to use this textbook initially as a learning tool and then later use it as a reference material.

· Detailed explanation of Autodesk Inventor 11 commands and tools
· More than 50 real-world mechanical engineering designs as tutorials and projects with step-by-step explanation
· Emphasis on Why and How with explanation
· Tips and Notes throughout the textbook
· 736 pages with heavily illustrated text
· Self-Evaluation Tests, Review Questions, and Exercises at the end of each chapter

Brief Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Drawing Sketches for Solid Models
Chapter 2: Adding Constraints and Dimensions to Sketches
Chapter 3: Editing, Extruding, and Revolving Sketches
Chapter 4: Other Sketching and Modeling Options
Chapter 5: Advanced Modeling Tools-I
Chapter 6: Editing Features and Adding Automatic Dimensions to Sketches
Chapter 7: Advanced Modeling Tools-II
Chapter 8: Assembly Modeling-I
Chapter 9: Assembly Modeling-I
Chapter 10: Working with Drawing Views-I
Chapter 11: Working with Drawing Views-II
Chapter 12: Presentation Module
Chapter 13: Working with Special Design Tools
Chapter 14: Working with Sheet Metal Components
Chapter 15: Introduction to Weldments
Student Projects
Index

NX 3 for Designers
Sham Tickoo, Purdue University Calumet and CADCIM Technologies, USA and
Deepak Maini, CADCIM Technologies
Published by CADCIM Technologies, USA
ISBN: 1-932709-15-0
Paperback, 656 Pages

NX 3 for Designers textbook covers the features of NX 3 (a merger of two former products, Unigraphics and I-DEAS) and caters to both the novice and the advanced users of NX. Keeping in mind the requirements of the users, the textbook at first introduces sketching and part modeling in NX, and then gradually progresses to cover assembly and drafting. Written with the tutorial point of view with the learn-by-doing theme, the textbook is ideally suited for learn at your convenience and at your pace.


The following are the important features of this textbook:

* Consists of 12 pedagogically sequenced chapters covering the Sketching, Modeling, Assembly, and Drafting environments of NX
* Consists of 656 pages, hundreds of illustrations, and a comprehensive coverage of NX 3 concepts and commands
* Real-world projects and examples focusing on industry experience
* Step-by-step examples that guide the user through the learning process
* An effective introduction detailing the tools and commands covered in each chapter
* Effectively communicates the utility of NX 3 commands, toolbars, and shortcut menus

Brief Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Drawing Sketches for Solid Models
Chapter 2: Adding Constraints and Dimensions to Sketches
Chapter 3: Editing, Extruding, and Revolving Sketches
Chapter 4: Working with Fixed and Relative Datum Planes, Coordinate Systems, and Datum Axes
Chapter 5: Advanced Modeling Tools-I
Chapter 6: Advanced Modeling Tools-II
Chapter 7: Editing Features and Advanced Modeling Tools-III
Chapter 8: Assembly Modeling-I
Chapter 9: Assembly Modeling-II
Chapter 10: Generating, Editing, and Dimensioning the Drawing Views
Chapter 11: Surface Modeling
Chapter 12: Advanced Surface Modeling
Student Projects
Index

Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire 3.0 for Designers
Sham Tickoo, Purdue University Calumet
and
Deepak Maini, CADCIM Technologies, USA
Published by CADCIM Technologies, USA
ISBN: 1-932709-19-3
Paperback, 800 Pages

Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire 3.0 for Designers is a comprehensive textbook that introduces the users to feature based 3D parametric solid modeling using the Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire 3.0 software. The textbook covers all major environments of Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire 3.0 with a thorough explanation of commands, options, and their applications to create real-world products. About 60 mechanical engineering industry examples are used as tutorials and an additional 40 as exercises to ensure that the user can relate their knowledge and understand the design techniques used in the industry to design a product. After reading the textbook, the user will be able to create solid parts, sheet metal parts, assemblies, surfaces, and drawing views with bill of materials. Also, the user will learn the editing techniques that are essential to make a successful design. In this book, the author emphasizes on the solid modeling techniques that improve the productivity and efficiency of the user. The following are some of the features of the textbook:

* Consists of 15 chapters that are organized in a pedagogical sequence. These chapters cover the Sketching, Modeling, Assembly, Drafting, Sheetmetal, and Surface environments of Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire 3.0.
* The first page of every chapter summarizes the topics that will be covered in it.
* Every chapter begins with the command section that provides the detailed explanation of the Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire 3.0 commands.
* Additional information is provided throughout the book in the form of tips and notes.
* Self-evaluation test and review questions are provided at the end of each chapter so that the users can assess their knowledge.

Brief Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Creating Sketches in the Sketch Mode-I
Chapter 2: Creating Sketches in the Sketch Mode-II
Chapter 3: Creating Base Features
Chapter 4: Datums
Chapter 5: Options Aiding Construction of Parts-I
Chapter 6: Options Aiding Construction of Parts-II
Chapter 7: Advanced Modeling Tools-I
Chapter 8: Advanced Modeling Tools-II
Chapter 9: Advanced Modeling Tools-III
Chapter 10: Assembly Modeling
Chapter 11: Generating, Editing, and Modifying the Drawing Views
Chapter 12: Dimensioning the Drawing Views
Chapter 13: Other Drawing Options
Chapter 14: Surface Modeling
Chapter 15: Working with Sheetmetal Components
Index

CATIA V5R16 for Designers

Sham Tickoo, Purdue University Calumet and
CADCIM Technologies, USA and
Deepak Maini, CADCIM Technologies
Published by CADCIM Technologies, USA
ISBN: 1-932709-18-5
Paperback, 624 Pages

CATIA V5R16 for Designers introduces the reader to CATIA V5R16, one of the world's leading parametric solid modeling package. In this textbook, the author emphasizes on the solid modeling techniques that improve the productivity and efficiency of the user. This textbook consists of 13 chapters structured in a pedagogical sequence, covering the Part, Assembly, and Drafting workbenches of CATIA V5R16. Every chapter begins with a command section that provides detailed explanation of the commands and tools in CATIA V5R16. The command section is followed by tutorials that are created using these commands. This approach allows the user to use this textbook initially as a learning tool and then later use it as a reference material.

· Detailed explanation of CATIA V5R16 commands and tools
· More than 35 real-world mechanical engineering designs as tutorials and projects with step-by-step explanation
· Emphasis on Why and How with explanation
· Tips and Notes throughout the textbook
· 624 pages with heavily illustrated text
· Self-evaluation tests and Exercises at the end of each chapter

Brief Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Drawing Sketches in the Sketcher Workbench-I
Chapter 2: Drawing Sketches in the Sketcher Workbench-II
Chapter 3: Constraining Sketches and Creating Base Features
Chapter 4: Reference Elements and Sketch-Based Features
Chapter 5: Creating Dress-Up and Hole Features
Chapter 6: Editing Features
Chapter 7: Transformation Features and Advanced Modeling Tools-I
Chapter 8: Advanced Modeling Tools-II
Chapter 9: Working with the Wireframe and Surface Design Workbench
Chapter 10: Editing and Modifying Surfaces
Chapter 11: Assembly Modeling
Chapter 12: Working with the Drafting Workbench-I
Chapter 13: Working with the Drafting Workbench-II
Student Projects
Index

Solid Edge V18 for Designers
Sham Tickoo, Purdue University Calumet
and Deepak Maini, CADCIM Technologies, USA
Published by CADCIM Technologies, USA
ISBN: 1-932709-16-9
Paperback, 640 Pages

Solid Edge V18 for Designers is a textbook written with the tutorial point of view with learn-by-doing as the theme. About 35 mechanical engineering industry examples are used as tutorials in this book and an additional 25 as exercises to ensure that the user can relate his knowledge of this book with the actual mechanical industry designs.

This textbook consists of 13 pedagogically sequenced chapters covering the Part, Assembly, and Drafting environments of Solid Edge V18. Every chapter begins with a command section that provides detailed explanation of the commands and tools in Solid Edge V18. The command section is followed by tutorials that are created using these commands. This approach allows the user to use this textbook initially as a learning tool and then later use it as a reference material.

· Detailed explanation of Solid Edge V18 commands and tools
· More than 35 real-world mechanical engineering designs as tutorials and projects with step-by-step explanation
· Emphasis on Why and How with explanation
· Tips and Notes throughout the textbook
· 624 pages with heavily illustrated text
· Self-Evaluation Tests, Review Questions, and Exercises at the end of each chapter

Brief Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Drawing Sketches for Solid Models
Chapter 2: Adding Relationships and Dimensions to Sketches
Chapter 3: Editing, Extruding, and Revolving the Sketches
Chapter 4: Working with Additional Reference Planes
Chapter 5: Advanced Modeling Tools-I
Chapter 6: Editing Features
Chapter 7: Advanced Modeling Tools-II
Chapter 8: Advanced Modeling Tools-III
Chapter 9: Assembly Modeling-I
Chapter 10: Assembly Modeling-II
Chapter 11: Generating, Editing, and Dimensioning Drawing Views
Chapter 12: Surface Modeling
Chapter 13: Projects
Student Projects
Index

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Mastering CNC Lathe Setup
by Ian Wallace and Stan Robinson
A guide to becoming an effective lathe machinist
Soft bound
220 pages (5-1/2" by 8-1/2" format)
92 illustrations
Written by Ian Wallace and Stan Robinson
Published by Axis Publishing
Copyright 2003
$59.99
Upgrade your CNC skills today!
The vast majority of people working with CNC machine tools are operators - entry level people who run CNC machines day-in and day-out. If you are a CNC operator, someone else will program and setup your machine. Tasks you perform are limited to loading and unloading parts, making adjustments during the production run to maintain workpiece size, and replacing dull cutting tools. While these are extremely important tasks in any company, you may be one of the many operators that aspire to do more - for your company and especially for yourself.

The next logical career advancement step for a CNC operator is to become a CNC setup person. This is a person who can completely setup and machine production workpieces for the jobs they are assigned - without needing any help. Though another person is still supplying the programs, a setup person - more correctly called a CNC machinist - will perform all tasks related to getting the machine up and running. If required, a setup person can also complete the production run (though many companies will turn the machine over to a CNC operator once the setup is completed).


Are you trying to upgrade your work-force?
Progressive managers are always looking for ways to improve the proficiency of their staff. Considering the fact that most entry-level CNC people are hired-in with little or no previous manufacturing (let alone CNC) experience, CNC-using companies are usually on their own train people from scratch. Many have done a pretty good job when it comes to providing training for basic skills that CNC operators require - skills like blueprint reading, tolerance interpretation, gauging, and shop math - to name a few.

The best CNC operators are eventually promoted to become setup people. Yet little is available to help you provide the training necessary to help them go from simply maintaining production to making their own setups. This book provides key information required to bridge the gap. Why not get a copy to keep in your company's library? Better yet - why not supply each of your aspiring operators with a copy of their own?

Specific setup-related tasks addressed by this book
This important 14-chapter guide presents setup-related concepts for CNC lathes (turning centers) from the ground up. While it assumes the reader has some experience actually running a CNC lathe, it provides comprehensive explanations of what it takes to make setups.

Preparation and organization
A setup person must be prepared to make even the simplest setups. Related tasks include gathering components and understanding setup documentation. Preparation tasks are presented in chapters 1, 3, and 10.
Cutting tools
A setup person must assemble and place the cutting tools used in the setup. These tasks are discussed in chapter 3.
Workholding setup
A setup person must ensure that the workpiece being machined is properly held and supported. Specific tasks include placement of top tooling (jaws) on 2-, 3-, or 4-jaw chucks or collets in collet chucks, the machining of soft jaws or collets, and possibly the placement of work support device in a tailstock. These tasks are described in chapters 4 and 5.
Program zero assignment
In most companies, the setup person is expected to align each program's motion commands with the setup that has been made. In essence, the setup person must establish an origin point for each tool. Specific tasks vary based upon cutting tool type. These tasks are described in detail in chapters 6, 7, and 8.
Sizing the first workpiece
During the machining of the first workpiece, the setup person must ensure that each tool is cutting properly. Of extreme importance is making sure the tool is machining the workpiece within its tolerance band. Most setup people use wear offsets to make these minor adjustments. Wear offsets are covered in chapter 9.
Verifying the program
Especially important for new programs, a setup person must confirm the correctness of any program they run. Mistakes in the program, of course, could be disastrous. Program verification techniques are discussed in chapter 11.
Quality control
Setup people are often responsible for first workpiece inspection (though some companies do have other people responsible for this task). Regardless of who actually performs the first workpiece inspection, the setup person is usually responsible for maintaining quality control documentation for the jobs they set up. Quality is the topic for chapter 12.
Chapter headings:
1 - Getting prepared - What equipment will I need?
2 - Overview of a CNC lathe
3 - Development and utilization of set-up sheet
4 - Selection of workholding method
5 - Machining of collets and jaws
6 - Establishing zero in the X axis for center drill, drills and end mills\
7 - Datum / work shift setting
8 - Geometry offsets: What are they? How are they established?
9 - Wear offsets: What are they? / How do you use them?
10 - Setting up the safe index position
11 - Proving out the program
12 - Quality - be quality conscious - always
13 - Handy stuff -reference material
14 - Safety first
A note from the authors
One of the most neglected areas of study for people entering the machining trade is related to setting up CNC turning equipment. The knowledge and ability to bridge the gap between the CNC program and the machining of an acceptable workpiece is essential to becoming a capable machinist. Truly, a good setup person marries the CNC program to the CNC machine being run. This book will lead you through the complete process of setting up a CNC lathe.

We have tried to cover everything that will affect your ability to successfully accomplish the task of CNC lathe setup. We purposely stay away from delving deeply into programming a workpiece. There are numerous avenues available for people wanting to become CNC programmers, including several of the products available from this website. Additionally, we do not go deeply into cutting tools and their applications. Again, there are many books written on this topic. And most cutting tool suppliers provide a wealth of technical information regarding the cutting tools they sell.

We have made a effort to give you a real appreciation for the CNC machine tool, it’s components, and how they are tied together. We want you to know “why� certain things happen and “where� answers can be found. While it may be possible to learn how to setup a CNC lathe through repetition alone - and this may be acceptable as long as you are content to limit your focus to specific machines, parts, and processes - it is much more rewarding to extend your capabilities by truly learning the related tasks in detail.

Computer Numerical Control Accessory Devices

by Mike Lynch
257 pages - 55 illustrations
Published by McGraw Hill Book Publishing Company
$53.00
Filled with practical solutions for to on-the-job problems, this book presents information on numerous accessories that you can use to greatly enhance the performance of CNC machining centers and turning centers. You'll find a comprehensive listing of the accessories, together with explanations of what these devices consist of, how to program them, and how to implement them to their best advantage.

Whether your an experienced CNC user or a beginner, this unique source book will help you make the most of your CNC machine tools by applying accessories in the proper manner. this volume features hands-on design and application instructions, plus important discussions of safety considerations related to accessory devices.

Truly an essential tool in mechanical and industrial engineering, this expert guide will enable you to save time and money using CNC equipment. You'll learn how to reduce setup and cycle times, as wells as to perform operations you may never have thought possible.

Parametric Programming For CNC Machine Tools And Touch Probes

by Mike Lynch
433 pages - 150 illustrations
Published by The Society of Manufacturing Engineers
$95.00
One of the most productive tools in the CNC world today is going largely unused! Indeed, most CNC users have never even heard of parametric programming, yet virtually all have excellent applications for it that will not only streamline their operations, but cut time, cost, and complexity from every machining cycle they run. Until now, parametric programming has been the best kept secret of CNC!

In Parametric Programming for CNC Machine Tools and Touch Probes, CNC expert and author Mike Lynch de-mystifies this simple yet sophisticated programming tool. In an easy-to-understand tutorial format, he presents a comprehensive how-to of parametric programming from a user's point of view. Focusing on the three most popular versions of parametric programming Ã… Fanuc's custom macro B, Okuma's user task, and Fadal's macro Ã… this book describes what parametric programming is, what it can do, and how it does it more efficiently than manual programming.

Part one of the book introduces you to the many features and benefits of parametric programming and how to apply them to improve the general utilization of your CNC machine tools. Part two shows you how to write parametric programs to drive your probing systems.

Including many real-world example programs and applications, this text shows how to identify applications for parametric programming and realize the dramatic gains it affords. For the CNC user wanting to stay at the cutting edge of manufacturing technology, this book is essential.


Part One - Parametric programming for machine tools
Introduction to parametric programming
Introduction to variables
Arithmetic capabilities
Logic and program flow control
CNC features of parametric programming
Approaching and verifying parametric programs


Part Two - Parametric programming for touch probes
Introduction to probing
CNC commands used with probing
Spindle probe programming