Machining Technology ─ Machine Tools And Operations

Offering complete coverage of the technologies, machine tools, and operations of a wide range of machining processes, Machining Technology presents the essential principles of machining and then examines traditional and nontraditional machining methods. Available for the first time in one easy-to-use resource, the book elucidates the fundamentals, basic elements, and operations of the general purpose machine tools used for the production of cylindrical and flat surfaces by turning, drilling and reaming, shaping and planing, milling, boring, broaching, and abrasive processes.

Machining Technology Introduction History of Machine Tools Basic Motions in Machine Tools Aspects of Machining Technology Review Questions References Basic Elements and Mechanisms of Machine Tools Introduction Machine Tool Structures Machine Tool Guideways Machine Tool Spindles Machine Tool Drives Planetary Transmission Machine Tool Motors Reversing Mechanisms Couplings, Clutches, and Brakes Reciprocating Mechanisms Material Selection and Heat Treatment of Machine Tool Components Testing of Machine Tools Maintenance of Machine Tools Review Questions References General Purpose Machine Tools Introduction Lathe Machines and Operations Drilling Machines and Operations Milling Machines and Operations Shapers, Planers, and Slotters and their Operations Boring Machines and Operations Broaching Machines and Operations Abrasive Machines and Operations Review Questions References Thread Cutting Introduction Thread Cutting Thread Grinding Review Questions References Gear Cutting Machines and Operations Introduction Forming and Generating Methods in Gear Cutting Selection of Gear Cutting Method Gear Finishing Operations Review Questions References Turret and Capstan Lathes Introduction Difference Between Capstan and Turret Lathes Selection and Applications of Capstan and Turret Lathes Principal Elements Turret Tooling Setups Review Questions References Automated Lathes Introduction Degree of Automation and Production Capacity Classification of Automated Lathes Semiautomatic Lathes Full-Automatic Lathes Design and Layout of Cams for Full-Automatics Review Questions and Problems References NC and CNC Technology Introduction Coordinate System Machine Movements in NC Systems Interpolation Control of NC Machine Components of NC Machine Tools Tooling for NC Machine Tools Types of NC Machines Input Units Forms of NC Instructions Program Format Feed and Spindle Speed Coding Features of NC Systems Part Programming Programming Machining Centers Programming Turning Centers Computer Assisted Part Programming CAD-CAM Approach to Part Programming. Review Questions References Hexapod Machine Tools Introduction Historical Background Hexapod Mechanisms and Design Features Hexapod Constructional Elements Hexapod Characteristics Manufacturing Applications Review Questions References Machine Tool Dynamometry Introduction Design Features and Requirements Dynamometers Based on Displacement Measurements Dynamometers based on Strain Measurements Piezoelectric (Quartz) Dynamometers Review Questions References Non-Traditional Machine Tools and Operations Introduction Classification of Non-Traditional Machining Processes Jet Machines and Operations Ultrasonic Machining Equipment and Operations Chemical Machining Electrochemical Machines and Operations Electrochemical Grinding Machines and Operations Electrical Discharge Machines and Operations Electron Beam Machining Equipment and Operations Laser Beam Machining Equipment and Operations Plasma Arc Cutting Systems and Operations Review Questions References Environmental Friendly Machine Tools and Operations Introduction Traditional Machining Processes Nontraditional Machining Processes Review Questions References Design for Machining Introduction Design for Machining Design for Machining by Cutting Design for Grinding Design for Finishing Processes Design for Chemical and Electrochemical Machining Design for Thermal Machining Design for USM Design for Abrasive Jet Machining Review Questions References Accuracy and Surface Integrity Realized by Machining Processes Introduction Surface Texture Surface Quality and Functional Properties Surface Integrity Surface Effects by Traditional Machining Surface Effects by Nontraditional Machining Reducing Distortion and Surface Effects in Machining Review Questions References Automated Manufacturing Systems Introduction Manufacturing Systems Flexible Automation-Flexible Manufacturing Systems Computer Integrated Manufacturing Lean Production-JIT Manufacturing Systems Adaptive Control Smart Manufacturing and Artificial Intelligence Factory of Future Concluding Remarks Related to Automated Manufacturing Review Questions References Subject Index