Precision Machining Technology (MindTap Course List)
Precision Machining Technology (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781285444543
Author: Peter J. Hoffman, Eric S. Hopewell, Brian Janes
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Precision Machining Technology (MindTap Course List)

Ch. 1.1 - Define the term machining.Ch. 1.1 - What is a machine tool?Ch. 1.1 - What is manufacturing?Ch. 1.1 - List four industries that depend on machining.Ch. 1.1 - What does the abbreviation CNC stand for?Ch. 1.1 - What is the purpose of the drill press?Ch. 1.1 - What machine tool produces cylindrical parts?Ch. 1.1 - Briefly describe the primary purpose of sawing...Ch. 1.1 - What machine tool is available with either...Ch. 1.1 - Abrasive machining makes use of ______ to remove...
Ch. 1.1 - What does the abbreviation EDM stand for?Ch. 1.1 - What are the two types of EDM machines?Ch. 1.1 - __________ uses a high-pressure stream of water...Ch. 1.1 - Briefly describe the principle of laser machining.Ch. 1.2 - What is an engineering drawing and what is its...Ch. 1.2 - What is the primary duty of a machine tool...Ch. 1.2 - What occupation involves preparing tools and...Ch. 1.2 - Briefly describe a CNC programmers...Ch. 1.2 - Prob. 5RQCh. 1.2 - Prob. 6RQCh. 1.2 - What career advancement opportunities exist for...Ch. 1.2 - What career area related to machining deals with...Ch. 1.2 - What occupation requires knowledge of several...Ch. 1.2 - What is metrology?Ch. 1.3 - Briefly compare and contrast technical and...Ch. 1.3 - List four personal skills beneficial to achieving...Ch. 1.3 - Explain why two of the four personal skills from...Ch. 1.3 - List four technical skills beneficial to achieving...Ch. 1.3 - Explain why two of the four technical skills from...Ch. 1.3 - What is the purpose of CTE or vocational...Ch. 1.3 - What are the similarities and differences between...Ch. 1.3 - What is an apprenticeship?Ch. 1.3 - What are two different ways that apprenticeships...Ch. 1.3 - What is a journeyperson?Ch. 1.3 - What does NIMS stand for?Ch. 1.3 - Discuss how NIMS certification is different from...Ch. 1.3 - Briefly describe a portfolio and give an example...
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