9780282210946 - Handbook of Small Tools: Comprising Threading Tools, Taps, Dies, Cutters, Drills, and Reamers; Together With a Complete Treatise on Screw-Thread Systems (Classic Re... (2 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book, published in 1908, offers a comprehensive guide to the design and construction of small cutting tools. At the time, the field of precision engineering was experiencing significant growth, with manufacturers constantly seeking improved methods and tools for creating intricate components. The author, an associate editor of a prominent engineering journal, draws on years of practical experience at a leading toolmaking company to provide detailed information on threading tools, taps, dies, milling cutters, reamers, drills, and counterbores. The book goes beyond simply describing tools, delving into the intricate world of screw thread systems. It meticulously explores the various standards in use during that era, including the United States standard thread, the sharp V-thread, the Whitworth standard thread, and the Briggs standard pipe thread. The author meticulously compares the strengths and weaknesses of each system, analyzing their suitability for different applications. The bookââ â¢s deep dive into screw thread systems highlights their crucial role in the advancement of precision machinery, placing them within the broader context of the industrial revolution. The book ultimately serves as a valuable resource for toolmakers, designers, foremen, inspectors, and superintendents, equipping them with the knowledge and data they need to create and utilize cutting-edge tools for the time. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.