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Start a successful career in machining Metalworking is an exciting field that's currently experiencing a shortage of qualified machinists - and there's no time like the present to capitalize on the recent surge in manufacturing and production opportunities. Covering everything from lathe operation to actual CNC programming, Machining For Dummies provides you with everything it takes to make a career for yourself as a skilled machinist. Written by an expert offering real-world advice based on experience in the industry, this hands-on guide begins with basic topics like tools, work holding, and ancillary equipment, then goes into drilling, milling, turning, and other necessary metalworking processes. You'll also learn about robotics and new developments in machining technology that are driving the future of manufacturing and the machining market.
About the Author
Kip Hanson is a freelance writer and manufacturing consultant with nearly four decades of industry experience, half of that working with ERP software providers and their customers. He's written six books and more than 900 magazine articles, covering everything from machining and fabricating, 3D-printing, tooling, metrology, and yes, ERP software. He can be reached at kip@kahmco.net
