Packed with detailed examples and illustrations, Precision Machining Technology, Third Edition, provides an ideal introduction to today's machine tool industry, equipping readers with a solid understanding of fundamental and intermediate machining skills.
Now fully integrated with MindTap®--an online, highly personalized learning resource—the text offers an interactive and engaging experience ideal for today’s learners. Aligned with the National Institute of Metalworking Skills (NIMS) Machining Level I Standard, the text can help readers achieve NIMS credentials.
Precision Machining Technology carries NIMS' exclusive endorsement and recommendation for use in NIMS-accredited Machining Programs, and the Third Edition includes expanded coverage of CNC programming, updated images, and newly formatted multi-step procedures that are even easier to follow. The text continues to emphasize safety throughout, and it includes thorough coverage of a wide range of topics, including hand tool basics, job planning, benchwork, layout, drill press, lathe, milling, grinding, and CNC.
Within the companion Workbook and Shop Manual, review material can help readers master key concepts, while guided practice operations and hands-on projects using a wide range of machine tools pave the way for NIMS credentialing success. Time-saving instructor resources are available through the Instructor Companion Site, including Microsoft® PowerPoint® chapter presentations, a library of images featured in the text, an answer key for both the text and workbook, and a NIMS Duties and Standards correlation grid.
Also available with the text is a link to Cengage Learning Testing, powered by Cognero®, a flexible online system that allows you to author, edit, and manage test bank content from multiple Cengage Learning solutions, so you can create multiple test versions in an instant and deliver tests from your LMS, your classroom, or wherever you want.
About the Authors
Peter J. Hoffman teaches at Berks Career and Technology Center West Campus in Leesport, Pennsylvania. He has an Associate of Applied Science degree in machine tool technology from the Pennsylvania College of Technology, Vocational Education Level II certification from Temple University, and National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) Level II certifications. Mr. Hoffman is also a SkillsUSA National gold and silver medalist in Precision Machining Technology.
Eric S. Hopewell teaches at Berks Career and Technology Center West Campus in Leesport, Pennsylvania. He has an Associate of Applied Science degree in machine tool technology from the Pennsylvania College of Technology, a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from Albright College, and a Master of Education degree from Temple University. Mr. Hopewell also holds several National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) Machining certifications.
Industry Reviews
The book does a great job of introducing student to manufacturing. The text covers all relevant topics and the order is logical. The quality and accuracy of the photos are excellent!
The content of this book are accurate, up-to-date, and complete. The artwork and photographs are very impressive. Our students are able to use these examples in helping with the hands on work in our program.
This has been my favorite text since I have been teaching this class. Colorful, Good separation of topics, Good overall flow of information. I do not know of a book of this caliber on the market.
