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Workholding for Machinists explains the various workholding options that are available to the metalworker, together with the principles behind them. The book explains the importance of precision in holding work in place and also the importance of tools and machines being held securely, so that the machinist may avoid damage to the machine and to the work being undertaken, and thus achieve a high quality end product. The emphasis is on creating good work within a limited budget, and a limited range of resources. Topics covered include: . Work holding on lathes and milling machines . Collets and collect chucks . Turning between centres . Turning on a faceplate . Tool holding AUTHOR: Tim Stevens was apprenticed as a silversmith, and has worked in the jewellery trade, in car and motorcycle manufacture, and as a technical college lecturer. Now retired, he runs three vintage cars, and is busy in his home workshop repairing and making parts for his own machines and those of local colleagues. SELLING POINTS: . An essential guide to the various workholding options available to the metalworker. . Explains the importance of tools and machines being held securely to avoid damage to the work being undertaken. . Aimed at amateur machinists and metalworkers. . Fully illustrated with 118 colour photographs and diagrams. . Another new title in the successful Crowood Metalworking Guides series. . Tim Stevens has worked in the metalworking industry for most of his life.Product Identifiers
PublisherThe Crowood Press Ltd
ISBN-139781785002380
eBay Product ID (ePID)226735326
Product Key Features
Book TitleWorkholding for Machinists
AuthorTim Stevens
FormatHardcover
LanguageEnglish
TopicDecorative Art
Publication Year2017
Dimensions
Item Height260mm
Item Width215mm
Additional Product Features
Title_AuthorTim Stevens
Series TitleCrowood Metalworking Guides
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom