Machinery's Handbook
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WARNING: Machine tools present a safety hazard. Improper operation can result in severe injury. These topics are for non-laboratory study only and are not to be used in conjunction with the operation of any tool or machine described herein. Never use a machine tool without the supervision of a qualified instructor.
1: Introduction to Machinery's Handbook An overview

2: The Blueprint A part to machine using reference aids from the Machinery's Handbook.

3: Properties of the Steel Checking the hardness of the material so the proper cutter can be selected.

4: Cutting Speeds and Feeds How the handbook can be used as a guide for setting proper RPM and feed rate.

5: Finding Major Diameter: Finding the table in the handbook that will tell what the maximum diameter of the thread will be.

6: Thread Depth and Compound Angle Determining how deep the thread is to be cut and also converting the 29 degree compound angle into in feed distance.

7: Measuring Over Wires How to use the handbook to select the correct wire size and micrometer reading.

8: Fits Using the handbook to determine the correct diameter of as standard slip fit.