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30+ Measuring Instruments for Mechanical Engineer
"Here are 30 Measuring instruments for engineers. Every Engineering student or employee should know about this."
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Why engineering drawing is still a crucial design skill
Engineers have used technical drawings to convey information since the days of the ancient Greeks and Romans. This site takes a deep dive into just why engineering drawing is still such a crucial skill and what tools professionals use to create engineering drawings.
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Off-hand Grinding
"Off-hand grinding signifies the guiding of the abrasive tool on the workpiece by hand or by means of a hand-operated machine. Despite the state-of-the-art technology available today, pure hand-off grinding, i.e. non-machine-assisted grinding, is still indispensable for some applications." -- taken from website.
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Metal turning lathes
"Metal turning lathes, particularly centre or engine lathes, are commonly used for machining metal parts.
A workpiece secured in a chuck is turned against a tool which cuts metal from the workpiece. Parts are created by turning the workpiece in one or both ends of the lathe, and changing its shape using tools with specific cutting edges." -- taken from website
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Sharpening Handbook
Information about how to sharpen a variety of tools including bench tools, knives, lathes, drill bits, fly cutters and a lot more.
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Lathe Cutting Tool Angle Selection Principle
"When cutting metal, the tool cuts into the workpiece, and the tool angle is an important parameter used to determine the geometry of the cutting part of the tool." -- taken from article
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Rake angle Guide for Machining
"One of the most important factors in machining is the geometry of the cutting tool, and one component of that is the rake angle. A tool’s rake angle will affect how much material can be removed, how easily chips form and break, the horsepower required to cut, and even the tool’s life." -- taken from article
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Easy Guide to Reamer Speeds and Feeds, Sizes, Types and Tips
"There are other means to create holes with precise diameters and high quality finish on the walls, but reaming is often the best choice for speed and low cost." -- taken from website.
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Ultimate Guide to Keyway Broaching on CNC Lathes
"Keyway broaching (keyway slotting, key slotting) is an essential machining process used to create internal slots or keyways in a workpiece, such as a gear. These keyways enable power transmission between the workpiece and a coupling component, such as a shaft." -- taken from article.
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What is a Lathe and How Does It Work
"If you're considering lathe work and want to learn more about what the tool does, here are some lathe basics to help you understand what it is." -- taken from website.
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Practical guide: Using machine tools
"There are a variety of machine tools available to use in a workshop. You should know what they are and what they are used for."
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Additive Manufacturing vs Subtractive Manufacturing: What Are the Differences?
"This article, takes a look at the differences between additive and subtractive manufacturing techniques to help you better understand each process." -- taken from website.
eBooks
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Machining for Dummies
Covering everything from lathe operation to actual CNC programming, this hands-on guide provides you with everything it takes to make a career for yourself as a skilled machinist.
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Metal Machining
Metal machining is the most widespread metal-shaping process in the mechanical manufacturing industry. This text provides in-depth discussion of the theory and application of metal machining at an advanced level.
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Videos
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Cutting Edge Engineering Australia
This channel shares great machining, fab and workshop projects. Including, machining, welding, cylinder repair and other awesome things.
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How to Broach Keyways
"A quick video showing how to use a keyway broach set, including discussing the parts and tools involved, and the pitfalls you might encounter." -- taken from description.
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How to hand scrape metal for flatness
"How to scrape metal with hand tools is a skill all machinist need to learn. This video gives a step by step guide to the art of scraping." -- taken from description
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Hand scraping training video
"Training video for hand scraping ways." -- taken from description.
Books
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Fitting and Machining
The must have text book for fitters and machinists. Often referred to as 'Culley's' or simply 'The Green Book.'
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Engineers Black Book
This easy-to-use pocket book contains a wealth of up-to-date, useful, practical and hard-to- find information. Includes, Reamer and Drill Bit Types, Taper Pins, T-slot sizing, Counterboring/Sinking, Angles Conversions Tapers, Keyways and Keyseats, Woodruff Keys, Retaining Rings, 0-Rings, Flange Sizing, Common Workshop Metals, Adhesives, GD&T.
Advanced Machining Processes of Metallic Materials
Advanced Machining Processes of Metallic Materials: Theory, Modelling and Applications, Second Edition, explores the metal cutting processes with regard to theory and industrial practice.
Machinery's Handbook Pocket Companion: Quick Access to Basic Data and More from the 31st Edition
A concise yet authoritative, highly useful reference that draws its content from the Machinery's Handbook. Designed as a time saver, the Pocket Companion is an ideal quick resource for anyone in manufacturing, metalworking, and related fields.