Machining For Dummies

Learn machine tools and metalworking processes CNC programming, robotics, and the IIoT Be profitable in today′s manufacturing environment

Start a career in machining

Manufacturing is the backbone of America, and the need for skilled machinists is on the rise. Packed with real–world advice from an expert who has made a profitable career in the industry, this book covers everything from the basics of working with tools to the most detailed metalworking processes. Whether you′re looking for a career in manufacturing or just want to know more about it, this no–nonsense guide provides invaluable information on the tools of the trade.

Inside…

Kip Hanson finished school in 1979 and got a job at a small machine shop in Minneapolis. Over the next thirty years, he worked his way up and eventually moved into manufacturing consulting and freelance writing. Today he has nearly 600 published articles across dozens of magazines and websites, covering everything from machinery and tooling to metrology and 3D printing.