“Introduction to Machining” is authored by experienced professionals from the machining industry who are now educators in Washington State. This book offers a diverse and practical perspective, drawing on the authors’ firsthand knowledge and expertise. Students will benefit from comprehensive insights into industry practices, real-world applications, and the foundational concepts essential for success in the field. 

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About the Project

About the Book

Chapter 1: Introduction to the Machining Industry

1.1 What is Machining?

1.2 What Do We Call Ourselves?

1.3 What Do Machinists Do?

1.4 What Qualifications Does a Machinist Need?

1.5 How Much Training Do Machinists Need?

1.6 Do Machinists Do Math?

1.7 Where do you Find Machinists?

1.8 What Industries Do Machinists Support?

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Chapter 2: General Machine Shop Safety

2.1 Federal Government Safety Agencies

2.2 Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT)

2.3 Fires In The Workplace

2.4 Fire Extinguishers

2.5 Personal Protective Equipment

2.6 Common Machine Shop Hazards

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Chapter 3: Technical Drawings

3.1 Industry Drawing Standards

3.2 Sheet Size and Format

3.3 Drawing Views

3.4 Lines

3.5 Dimensions, Tolerance, and Allowance

3.6 Surface Texture/Finish

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Chapter 4: Metrology

4.1 Decimal Numbers

4.2 Measuring Equipment and Decimals

4.3 Direct Read Measuring Equipment

4.4 Height Gages

4.5 Measuring diameters

4.6 Snap gages

4.7 Bore Gages

4.8 Pin Gages

4.9 Gage Blocks

4.10 Radius Gages

4.11 Thread Plug Gages

4.12 Indicators

4.13 Dial Indicators

4.14 Test Indicator

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Chapter 5: Benchwork

5.1 What is a Layout and Benchwork?

5.2 Stock Preparation

5.3 Layout Dye

5.4 Layout: Straight Lines

5.5 Layout: Arcs

5.6 Scribes

5.7 Punches

5.8 Files

5.9 Tap and Dies

5.10 Workholding

5.11 Off-Hand Grinding

5.12 Bench Grinders

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Chapter 6: Job Planning

6.1 Introduction

6.2 Technical Drawings

6.3 Tool selection

6.4 Material Selection 

6.5 Choosing a machine

6.6 Work holding

6.7 Documentation

6.8 Application

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Chapter 7: Saws

7.1 Introduction

7.2 Types of Saws

7.3 Blade Characteristics

7.4 Saw Operations, and Handling

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Chapter 8: Drill Presses

8.1 Safety

8.2 Machine Maintenance

8.3 Machine Components

8.4 Workholding

8.5 Work Setup

8.6 Tool Holding

8.7 Tooling

8.8 Tool Setup

8.9 Speed and Feed

8.10 Drilling

8.11 Reaming

8.12 Tapping

8.13 Countersinking

8.14 Counterboring

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Chapter 9: Manual Vertical Milling Machines

9.1 Safety

9.2 Machine Maintenance

9.3 Machine Components

9.4 Work Holding

9.5 Work Setup

9.6 Tool Holding

9.7 Tooling

9.8 Tool Setup

9.9 Spindle Speed, Feed Rate, Depth Of Cut And Finish Allowances

9.10 Face Milling

9.11 Block Squaring

9.12 Side Milling

9.13 Slotting

9.14 Pocketing

9.15 Angle Milling

9.16 Radius Cutting

9.17 Boring

9.18 Slitting 

9.19 Indexing

9.20 Hole Making

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Chapter 10: Manual Lathes

10.1 Safety

10.2 Machine Maintenance

10.3 Machine components

10.4 Work Holding

10.5 Work Setup

10.6 Tool Holding

10.7 Tooling

10.8 Tool Setup

10.9 Spindle Speed, Feed Rate, Depth Of Cut And Finish Allowances

10.10 Facing

10.11 Turning

10.12 Boring

10.13 Taper Turning

10.14 Radius Cutting

10.15 Chamfering

10.16 Grooving

10.17 Threading

10.18 Tailstock Cutting Operations

10.19 Tapping

10.20 Knurling

10.21 Parting

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Chapter 11: Surface Grinders

11.1 Common Surface Grinders

11.2 Grinding Wheels

11.3 Operations

11.4 Application

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Appendix 1: Legal References

Appendix 2: About the Authors

Appendix 3: Glossary

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“Introduction to Welding” is an essential guide for you as you start your Welding program or explore career options in Welding. This full-color text provides a comprehensive introduction to the foundational concepts that are common across the Welding profession. It serves as a solid base for further learning in specific courses and is a great foundation for working in welding shops. The book’s goal is to offer an introduction so that you can familiarize yourself with key concepts before you begin more complex coursework. 

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Ch. 1: Introduction to Welding

Ch. 2: Physical Hazards in the Welding Environment

Ch. 3: Personal Protective Equipment

Ch. 4: Equipment Safety

Ch. 5: Welding Machines

Ch. 6: Shop Tools and Equipment

Ch. 7: Welding in the Field

Ch. 8: Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)

Ch. 9: Gas- & Self-Shielded Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW-G & FCAW-S)

Ch. 10: Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)

Ch. 11: Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)

Ch. 12: Oxy-Fuel Cutting (OFC)

Ch. 13: Carbon Arc Cutting with Air (CAC-A)

Ch. 14: Plasma Arc Cutting (PAC)

Ch. 15: Weld Identification

Ch. 16: Blueprints and Welding Symbols

Ch. 17: Welding Codes

Ch. 19: Weld Inspection

Ch. 20: Welding Ferrous Metals

Ch. 21: Welding Non-Ferrous Metals

Appendix 1: Glossary

Appendix 2: Acronyms Used in This Book

Appendix 3: Professional Organizations

Appendix 4: About the Authors

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