This important book explains how and why wear resistance in metals and other materials is improved exposure to subzero or deep cold temperatures (cryogenic treatment). While cryogenics is not a rec...

In a few short years, this has become the established reference for tool makers, heat treaters, and engineers seeking step-by-step “recipes” for properly heat treating a wide range of t...

High performance machining—the combination of high precision and high speed machining—is rapidly emerging as a prerequisite for success and profitability in machining operations. This i...

This lavishly illustrated full-color book, written by Makino’s Vertical Machining Center Product Line Manager, addresses not only the machine tool and its characteristics, but also critical s...

Written to be directly useful and practical rather than theoretical, this popular book explains the underlying principles of liquid and powder paints in a clear and straight forward manner. This ne...

This important, comprehensive book examines and explains advanced methods and skills—including circle grid analysis and finite element analysis—to enhance formability measurement and an...

This essential reference book features in-depth coverage of all aspects of thread systems, threading methods, and threaded fasteners and their capabilities. Special attention has been given to the ...

Industrial cleaning has evolved rapidly in the past decade. This book demystifies the process of choosing the best method, selecting the most effective equipment and minimizing waste. Writ ten for ...

This text explains the unique machining capabilities of EDM in depth, to provide the reader with a full and clear understanding of both the practical and theoretical aspects of the technology. Bala...

This large-format text and reference manual is the ideal teaching accompaniment for the novice or machinist-in-training. Well illustrated with hundreds of pho to graphs, drawings, charts, and table...