Machining
Fundamentals
From Basic to Advanced Techniques
by
John R. Walker
Publisher
The Goodheart-Willcox Company, Inc.
Tinley Park, MlinoisMachining Fundarencals
Copyright 2000
by
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op!Introduction
Machinists are highly skilled men and women. They use drawings, hand tools,
precision measuring tools, drilling machines, grinders, lathes, milling machines,
and other specialized machine tools to shape and finish metal and nonmetal parts.
Machinists must have a sound understanding of basic and advanced machining
technology, which includes:
‘* Proficiency in safely operating machine tools of various types (manual, auto-
matic, and computer controlled).
« Knowledge of the working properties of metals and nonmetals.
« The academic skills (math, science, English, print reading, metallurgy, etc)
needed to make precision layouts and machine set-ups.
Machining Fundamentals provides an introduction to this important area of
manufacturing technology. The text explains the “how, why, and when” of numer-
ous machining operations, set-ups, and procedures. Through it, you will learn how
machine tools operate and when to use one particular machine instead of another.
‘The advantages and disadvantages of various machining techniques are discussed,
along with their suitability for particular applications.
Machining Fundamentals details the many common methods of machining and
shaping parts to meet given specifications. It also covers newer processes such as
laser machining and welding, water-jet cutting, high-energy-rate forming (HERP),
cryogenics, chipless machining, electrical discharge machining (EDM), electro-
chemical machining (ECM), robotics, and rapid prototyping. The importance of
computer numerical control (CNC) in the operation of most machine tools, and its
tole in automated manufacturing is explored thoroughly.
This new edition of Machining Fundamentals has many features that make it
easy to read and understand. A numbering system for headings has been adopted
to make it casier to locate information in a chapter. Learning objectives are
presented at the beginning of each chapter, along with a list of selected technical
terms important to understanding the material in that chapter. Throughout the
‘book, technical terms are highlighted in bold italic type as they are introduced and
defined. Several hundred of these terms are also listed and defined in a Glossary of
‘Technical Terms at the end of this text. Review questions covering the content taught
are presented at the end of each chapter.
Color is employed extensively in this new edition to enhance understanding
and to emphasize safety precautions. A consistent color coding has been employed
in the hundreds of line illustrations (most made especially for the text) to help you
visualize more clearly the machining operations and procedures, Many of the black
and white photographs in the text have been replaced with new, full-color photos
showing the most current types of equipment and processes.
Machining Fundamentals is a valuable guide to anyone interested in machining,
since the procedures and techniques presented have been drawn from all areas of
machining technology.
John R. WalkerMachining Fundamentals Color Key
Colors are used throughout Machining Fundamentals to indicate various materials or equipment
features. The following key shows what each color represents.
E| Metals (surfaces) Rulers and measuring devices
| Metals (in section) Direction or force arrows,
— dimensional information
Bw Machines/machine parts || Fasteners
B Tools ial Abrasives
Be Cutting edges LI Fluids
fo Work-holding and tool-holding devices ga Miscellaneous
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
Work procedures and shop practices described in this book are
effective, but general, methods of performing given operations.
Always use special tools and equipment as recommended. Carefully
follow all safety warnings and cautions (\hey are printed in red type
for greater legibility). Note that these warnings are not exhaustive.
Proceed with care and under proper supervision to minimize the risk
of personal injury or injury to others. Also follow specific equipment
operating instructions.
This book contains the most complete and accurate information
that could be obtained from various authoritative sources at the time
of publication. Goodheart-Willcox Publisher cannot assume respon-
sibility for any changes, errors, or omissions.Contents
Chapter |. An Introduction to
Machining Technology ..
1.1 The Evolution of Machine Tools. .... :
1.2. Basic Machine Tool Operation . ...
13 Nontraditional Machining Processes
14 Automating the Machining Process.
15 The Evolving Role of the Machinist
Chapter 2. Shop Safety... .
2.1 Safety in the Shop . .
22 General Machine Safety
23 General Tool Safety .
24 Fire Safety
Chapter 3. Understanding Drawings
3.1 Dimensions. .
32 Information Included on Drawings
3.3. Types of Prints.....
344 Types of Drawings Used in the Shop
35. Parts List...
36 Drawing Sizes .
37 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing .
Chapter 4. Measurement
4.1 TheRule. . :
42 The Micrometer Caliper .
43. Vernier Measuring Tools.
44 Gages ....
45 Dial Indicators .
4.6 Other Gaging Tools .....--
47 Helper Measuring Tools . .
Chapter 5. Layout Work ..
5.1 Making Lines on Metal
52 Squares... :
5.3 Measuring Angles a
54 Simple Layout Steps -.......
55 Layout SafetyMachining Fundan
Chapter 6. Hand Tools ........+.+seceeeee ee IE
6.1 Clamping Devices . 1
62 Pliers...
63 Wrenches .....
64 Screwdrivers...
6.5 Striking Tools
69
6.10
6.11 Hand Polishing ...........
Chapter 7. Fasteners .
7.1 Threaded Fasteners . cee
72 Nonthreaded Fastening Devices,
73 Adhesives.
74 Fastener Safety.
Chapter 8. Jigs and Fixtures 143
B81 Jigs... : 143
82 Fixtures. 115
83 Jig and Fixture Construction, 146
Chapter 9. Cutting Fluids. . 149
9.1. Types of Cutting Fluids : 2149
9.2 Application of Cutting Fluids. -150
Chapter 10. Drills and Drilling | Macl 153
10.1 Drilling Machines coset evteeeees eee 138
10.2 Drill Press Safety . fesse BT
103. Drills.
104 Drill-holding Devices -
105° Work-holding Devices. .....
10.6 Cutting Speeds and Feeds.
107 Cutting Compounds .....
108 Sharpening Drills.
10.9. Drilling . :
10.10 Countersinking
10.11 Counterboring
10.12 Spotfacing.
10.13 Tapping. .
10.14 Reaming .
Chapter 11. Offhand Grinding .
‘11.1 Abrasive Belt Grinders .......
M2 Bench and Pedestal Grinders .
11.3. Grinding Wheels .
114 Abrasive Belt and Grinder Safety
11.5 Using a Dry-type Grinder
IL6 Using a Wet-type Grinder.
11.7 Portable Hand Grinders .
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Chapter 12. Sawing and Cutoff Machines ....... 191
12.1. Metal-cutting Saws .. ee er
122. Reciprocating Power Hacksaw.
123 Power Band Saw .
124 Using Reciprocating and Band Saws
125 Circular Metal-cutting Saws .
12.6 Power Saw Safety ...
Chapter 13. The Lathe
13.1 LatheSize....
13.2 Major Parts of a Lathe
133 Preparing Lathe for Operation.
13.4 Cleaning the Lathe. .......
13.5. Lathe Safety ....
136 Cutting Tools and Tool Holders -
13,7 Cutting Speeds and Feeds.
13.8 Workholding Attachments...
139 Turning Work Between Centers
13.10 Using Lathe Chucks.
13.11 Facing Stock Held in Chuck... :
13.12 Plain Turning and Turning to a Shoulder
13.13 Parting Operations. .
Chapter 14. Cutting Tapers and
Screw Threads on the Lathe ...
14.1 Taper Turning
142 Calculating
143 Measuring TTilstock Setover.
144 Cutting a Taper
14.3. Measuring Tapers . .
14.6 Cutting Screw Threads on the Lathe .
Chapter 15. Other Lathe Operations .........- 261
15.1 Boring on a Lathe. ..... a --261
152 Drilling and Reaming on a Lathe +263
153 Knurling on a Lathe. : = 265
154 Filing and Polishing on a Lathe . -267
155. Steady and Follower Rests . = 268
15.6 Mandrels. . wee -.270
15.7 Grinding on v the Lathe. 270
158 Milling ona Lathe . 272
159. Special Lathe Attachments . 122
15.10 Industrial Applications of the Lathe . 274
Chapter 16. Broaching Operations. cence ee eee se 281
16.1 Advantages of Broaching -....... 283
16.2 Keyway Broaching. = 283