Covering the latest equipment and technologies, this massive
compendium has been an industry standard for more than a
decade.This edition provides professionals with complete
information on procedures, tools, standards, and equations.

• New topics include rapid prototyping, process optimization, product development, CAD/CAM/CAE, and product
  data management
• Hundreds of updated tables, charts, and illustrations
• Extensively update chapters on Practical Pneumatics,
  Hydraulics, Air Handling and Heat
• New chapter on product data management

PREFACE
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
INTRODUCTION

Chapter 1: Modern Metalworking Machinery, Tools, and Measuring Devices

Chapter 2: Mathematics for Machinists and Metalworkers

Chapter 3: U.S. Customary and Metric (SI) Measures and Conversions

Chapter 4: Materials: Physical Properties, Characteristics, and Uses

Chapter 5: Modern Engineering Drawing Practices

Chapter 6: Computer-Aided Design, Manufacturing, and Engineering Systems

Chapter 7: Machining, Machine Tools, and Practices

Chapter 8: Tooling, Die Making, Molds, Jigs, and Fixtures

Chapter 9: Sheet Metal Practices and Layout

Chapter 10: Solid Freeform Fabrication

Chapter 11: Hardening and Tempering Steels and Nonferrous Alloys

Chapter 12: Castings, Moldings, Extrusions, and Powder-Metal Technology

Chapter 13: Plating Practices and Finishes for Metal

Chapter 14: Fastening and Joining Techniques and Hardware

Chapter 15: Safety Practices in Industry

Chapter 16: Societies, Associations, Institutes, and Specification Authorities

Chapter 17: American National Standards Applicable to Machinery, Machining, and Metalworking Practices
BIBLIOGRAPHY
INDEX