For Machine Shop, Machine Technology, Machining Processes/Manufacturing Processes Technology, Industrial Technology, Industrial Mechanics, and Industrial Engineering courses at the undergraduate level.

Extremely comprehensive text covers the core subject areas essential for building the foundation required to effectively work in the machining area of today's manufacturing technology.  The text covers introductory through advanced topics with a vocational emphasis, and is intensely visual - illustrated with over 1500 photographs and line drawings of machine tools, measuring tools and machining processes. Each section is structured for use in self paced individualized instruction programs as well as in traditional lecture/lab programs. Each unit contains listed objectives, self tests with answers, and boxed material covering shop tips, safety and new technologies.