Workholding for Machinists

by Tim Stevens

As well as covering the various workholding options, this book explains the principles behind them. It explains the importance of precision in holding work in place, and also the importance of tools and machines being held securely, so that the machinist may avoid damage to the machine and to the work being undertaken, and thus achieve a high quality end product. The emphasis is on creating good work within a limited budget, and a limited range of resources. The topics covered in this new book include work holding on lathes and milling machines, collets and collect chucks, turning between centers, turning on a faceplate, and tool holding.

112 pages, Hardcover

Published August 8, 2017

Reviews

[Nico Berx · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great ideas explained in a comprehensive way

This is a great book on a topic often overlooked. Machining parts accurately and safely requires effective workholding. This is an art in itself. The author explains the basic physics and gives extremely useful and practical tips and guidelines.
The result will be better pieces and more consistent quality and finishing.