Chapter 8: Drills and Drilling Operations - American Machinist
Jun 27, 2020 · Cutting Tool Applications, Chapter 8: Drills and Drilling Operations. Drilling is the process most commonly associated with producing machined holes, because it is simple, …
Chapter 17: Grinding Methods and Machines - American Machinist
Jun 29, 2020 · Cylindrical grinding is the process of grinding the outside surfaces of a cylinder. These surfaces may be straight, tapered or contoured. Cylindrical grinding operations …
Cutting Tool Applications, Chapter 15: Saws and Sawing
Jun 29, 2020 · Sawing Sawing is a process wherein a narrow slit is cut into the workpiece by a tool consisting of a series of narrowly spaced teeth, called a saw blade. Sawing is used to …
5 Common Machine Shop Injuries, and How to Prevent Them
Nov 27, 2019 · 5. Poor guarding techniques — When it comes to heavy machines, a correctly placed guard or barrier can be the difference between safe operation and serious injury, like …
Chapter 12: Milling Cutters and Operations - American Machinist
Jun 28, 2020 · Cutting Tool Applications, Chapter 12: Milling Cutters and Operations. June 28, 2020. Milling is a process of generating machined surfaces by progressively removing a …
Cutting Tool Applications, Chapter 18: Lapping and Honing
Jun 29, 2020 · Cutting Tool Applications, Chapter 18: Lapping and Honing. June 29, 2020. Lapping is a final abrasive finishing operation that produces extreme dimensional accuracy, …
Choosing the Right Coolants and Lubricants for Machining
Dec 5, 2023 · The right choice depends on many factors. Cooling and lubricating the workpiece using cutting fluids is essential to the machining process. There is a formulation for every …
Understanding PTFE, and How to Use It | American Machinist
Aug 30, 2018 · Some of the practical uses of PTFE out in the real world include: • Coating walls and surfaces in residential or controlled environments, making these non-stick to repel insect …
Chapter 4: Turning Tools and Operations - American Machinist
Jan 19, 2010 · Cutting Tool Applications, Chapter 4: Turning Tools and Operations. Jan. 19, 2010. Turning is used to generate cylindrical surfaces: generation of surfaces oriented primarily …
The Ultimate Guide to Improving Machine Shop Efficiency
Jun 28, 2017 · Keep your process up-to-date — Keeping your business protocol up-to-date and in alignment with current trends and standards is the first step in bolstering your shop's …