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International MindTap Instant Access for Hoffman/Hopewell's Precision Machining Technology, 4th Edition

Peter J. Hoffman, Eric S. Hopewell

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International MindTap Instant Access for Hoffman/Hopewell's Precision Machining Technology 4th Edition by Peter J. Hoffman/Eric S. Hopewell
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International MindTap Instant Access for Hoffman/Hopewell's Precision Machining Technology, is the digital learning solution that powers students from memorization to mastery. It gives you complete control of your course--to provide engaging content, to challenge every individual, and to build their confidence. Empower students to accelerate their progress with MindTap. MindTap: Powered by You.

MindTap gives you complete ownership of your content and learning experience. Customize the interactive syllabi, emphasize the most important topics, and add your own material or notes in the eBook.

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Peter J. Hoffman

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

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.

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  • BUILD STUDENTS' CONFIDENCE MindTap, a comprehensive online digital solution, is an outcome-driven application that propels students from memorization to mastery. It's the only platform that gives you complete ownership of your course. With it, you can challenge every student, build their confidence and empower them to be unstoppable.
  • ACCESS EVERYTHING YOU NEED IN ONE PLACE Cut down on prep with preloaded, organized course materials in MindTap. Teach more efficiently with interactive multimedia, assignments, quizzes and more. Give your students the power to read, listen and study on their phones so they can learn on their terms.
  • EMPOWER YOUR STUDENTS TO REACH THEIR POTENTIAL 12 distinct metrics give you actionable insights into student engagement. Identify topics troubling your entire class and instantly communicate with struggling students. Students can track their scores to stay motivated toward their goals.
  • YOUR COURSE, YOUR CONTENT Only MindTap gives you complete control over your course. You have the flexibility to reorder textbook chapters, add your own notes and embed a variety of content, including OER, making it easy to personalize course content to your students’ needs. They can even read your notes, add their own and highlight key text to aid their progress.
  • WE'RE HERE FOR YOU MindTap isn’t just a tool, it’s backed by a personalized team eager to support you. Get help setting up your course and tailoring it to your specific objectives. You’ll be ready to make an impact from day one, and we’ll be right here to help you and your students throughout the semester and beyond.

Table of Contents

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Part I: INTRODUCTION TO MACHINING.
Introduction to Machining. Careers in Machining. Workplace Skills.
Part II: MEASUREMENT, MATERIALS, AND SAFETY.
Introduction to Safety. Measurement Systems and Machine Tool Math Overview. Semi-Precision Measurement. Precision Measurement. Quality Assurance, Process Planning, and Quality Control. Metal Composition and Classification. Heat Treatment of Metals. Maintenance, Lubrication, and Cutting Fluid Overview.
Part III: JOB PLANNING, BENCHWORK, AND LAYOUT.
Understanding Drawings. Layout. Hand Tools (Safety Integration). Saws and Cut-Off Machine. Offhand Grinding. Drilling, Threading, Tapping and Reaming.
Part IV: DRILL PRESS.
Introduction to the Drill Press. Tools, Toolholding, and Workholding for the Drill Press. Drill Press Operations.
Part V: TURNING.
Turning. Workholding and Toolholding Devices for the Lathe. Machining Operations on the Lathe. Manual Lathe Threading. Taper Turning.
PART VI: MILLING.
Introduction the the Vertical Milling Machine. Tools, Toolholding, and Workholding for the Vertical Milling Machine. Vertical Milling Machine Operations. Indexing and Rotary Table Operations.
PART VII: GRINDING.
Introduction to Precision Grinding Machines. Grinding Wheels for Precision Grinding. Surface Grinding Operations.
PART VIII: COMPUTER NUMERICAL CONTROL.
CNC Basics. Introduction to CNC Turning. CNC Turning: Programming. CNC: Turning: Setup and Operation. Introduction to CNC Milling. CNC Milling: Programming. CNC Milling: Setup and Operation. Computer-Aided Design and Computer-Aided Manufacturing.

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  • ISBN-10: 8214483433
  • ISBN-13: 9798214483436
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