Technology Of Machine Tools 9th Edition

Technology of Machine Tools, Ninth Edition by Steve F. Krar, Arthur R. Gill, Peter Smid, Jonathan A. Gill, and Robert J. Gerritsen — Published by McGraw Hill

This authoritative text provides state-of-the-art training for using machine tools in manufacturing technology, including comprehensive and up-to-date coverage of computer numerical control (CNC). The book opens with an overview of machine trades and career opportunities before moving into a thorough blend of theory and practical application. Coverage spans tools and measurement, machining tools and procedures, drilling and milling machines, computer-aided machining, and metallurgy, with expanded content on computer-related technologies including CNC and computer-aided design and manufacturing (CAD/CAM).

To keep pace with the rapid evolution of the field, the authors researched the latest technical information available and visited industries that are leaders in manufacturing innovation. The result is a text that reflects the realities of today's shop floor, from traditional machining fundamentals to advanced manufacturing processes.

Grounded in the authors' many combined years of hands-on trade experience and specialized teaching, this edition brings both depth and clarity to a demanding subject. Steve F. Krar spent 15 years as a machinist and tool and die maker before becoming a leading researcher and coauthor of over 80 technical books. Peter Smid spent decades in the machine tool industry before becoming a consultant and professor of advanced manufacturing. Together, this experienced author team makes the Ninth Edition an essential resource for students and professionals pursuing careers in machining and manufacturing technology.