本书是一本适合于我国高校机械工程及自动化以及相关专业的优秀英文原版教材。全书侧重机械制造的基本内容，包括涂层硬质合金、机械加工技术、通用测量设备和特种加工技术四大部分。每章后都有习题及参考文献，便于学生自学自查。

本书是一本适合于我国高校机械工程及自动化以及相关专业的优秀英文原版教材，同时也不失为一本专业的教学参考书。可用于相关专业的专业英语教学，并可供机械工程和制造工程领域的专业技术人员参考。

本书侧重机械制造的基本内容，包括涂层硬质合金、机械加工技术、通用测量设备和特种加工技术四大部分。

全书将原书中第14章“工艺规划”改写为“工装与夹具”，增加了介绍涂层硬质合金的内容。并加强了机床传动系统及作动器方面的内容。改写了第11章“特种加工”的内容，增加了水切割等新工艺方法。第15章对摩擦学方面的通用测量设备内容进行了更新。

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序

Preface

1.Introduction

 1.1 Introduction to Material Removal Processes

 1.2 Variety of Machine Tools

2.Metal Cutting

 Objectives

 2.1 Introduction

 2.2 Chip Formation

 2.3 Shear Zone

 2.4 Orthogonal Cutting

 2.5 Shear Angle and Its Relevance

 2.6 Cutting Tool Materials

 2.7 Thermal Aspects

 2.8 Tool Wear and Tool Life

 2.9 Surface Finish

 2.10 Cutting Fluids

 2.11 Empirical and Analytical Determination of Cutting Forces

 2.12 Economics

 Summary

 References

 Review Questions

 Problems

3.Machine Tools

 Objectives

 3.1 Introduction

 3.2 Classification of Machine Tools

 3.3 Generating and Forming

 3.4 Methods of Generating Surfaces

 3.5 Accuracy and Finish Achievable

 3.6 Basic Elements of Machine Tools

 3.7 Support Structures

 3.8 Power Transmission

 3.9 Actuation Systems

 3.10 Guideways

 3.11 General Work Holding Methods

 Summary

 References

 Questions

4.Centre Lathe

 Objectives

 4.1 Introduction

 4.2 Constructional Features of a Centre Lathe

 4.3 Aids for Support and Location

 4.4 Cutting Tools

 4.5 Operations Performed in a Centre Lathe

 4.6 Taper Turning Methods

 4.7 Thread-cutting Methods

 4.8 Special Attachments

 4.9 Machining Time and Power Estimation

 4.10 Typical Setups

 Summary

 References

 Questions

 Problems

5.Special-Purpose Lathes

 Objectives

 5.1 Limitations of a Centre Lathe

 5.2 Capstan and Turret Lathes

 5.3 Automatic Lathes

 5.4 Tooling Layout and CAM Design for Automatic Lathes

 Summary

 Questions

6.Reciprocating Machine Tools

 Objectives

 6.1 Introduction

 6.2 Shaper

 6.3 Planing Machine

 6.4 Slotter

 Summary

 Questions

 Problems

7.Milling

 Objectives

 7.1 Introduction

 7.2 Types of Milling Machines

 7.3 Milling Cutters

 7.4 Milling Operations

 7.5 Dividing Head

 7.6 Milling Mechanics

 7.7 Milling Time and Power Estimation

 7.8 Special Setups

 Summary

 Questions

 Problems

8.Hole-Making Operations

 Objectives

 8.1 Introduction

 8.2 Drilling

 8.3 Reaming

 8.4 Boring

 8.5 Tapping

 8.6 Other Hole-making Operations

 Summary

 Questions

 Problems

9.Abrasive Processes

 Objectives

 9.1 Introduction

 9.2 Grinding Wheel Designation and Selection

 9.3 Types of Grinding Machines

 9.4 Grinding Process

 9.5 Grinding Process Parameters

 9.6 Creep Feed Grinding

 9.7 Honing

 9.8 Lapping

 9.9 Other Finishing Processes

 Summary

 Questions

 Problems

10.Other Machine Tools

 Objectives

 10.1 Sawing

 10.2 Broaching

 10.3 Gear Cutting

 Summary

 Questions

11.Unconventional Machining Processes

 Objectives

 11.1 Need for Unconventional Processes

 11.2 Electric Discharge Machining

 11.3 Electro-chemical Machining

 11.4 Ultrasonic Machining

 11.5 Chemical Machining

 11.6 Laser Beam Machining

 11.7 Abrasive Water Jet Machining

 Summary

 References

 Questions

12.Machine Tool Testing

 Objectives

 12.1 Introduction

 12.2 Measuring Instruments Used for Testing

 12.3 Test Procedures

 12.4 Acceptance Tests

 Summary

13.Designing for Machining

 Objectives

 13.1 Introduction

 13.2 General Guidelines for Design for Machining

 13.3 Design for Turning

 13.4 Design for Hole Making Operations

 Summary

14.Jigs and Fixtures

 Objectives

 14.1 Introduction

 14.2 Functional Surfaces

 14.3 Location Principles

 14.4 Locating Devices

 14.5 Clamping Devices

 14.6 Jigs

 14.7 Designing a Jig

 14.8 Fixtures

 Summary

 Questions

15.Metrology

 Objectives

 15.1 Introduction

 15.2 Tolerances, Limits and Fits

 15.3 Linear Measurement

 15.4 Angular Measurement

 15.5 Thread Measurement

 15.6 Surface Texture

 15.7 Gauges and Gauge Design

 Summary

 Questions

16.Numerical Control of Machine Tools

 Objectives

 16.1 Introduction

 16.2 Numerical Control

 16.3 NC Machine Tools

 16.4 Part Programming Fundamentals

 16.5 Manual Part Programming Methods

 16.6 Computer Aided Part Programming

 Summary

 Questions

 Problems

Index

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