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CNC Books & Manuals

Tormach carries a select group of books that are trusted references for professional and hobby machinists alike.  These titles are the place to turn for detailed technical information on part programming, process planning, or time-proven tricks-of-the-trade. We have also included our Tormach brand manuals in this list for easy reference.

Engineering Formulas for Metalcutting (31397) By: Edmund Isakov, Ph.D., 212 pages. A unique and handy resource, Engineering Formulas for Metalcutting will enable users to calculate necessary speeds, feeds, and required machining power in order to maximize the productivity of cutting. Providing information on formulas and their applications in a concise and clearly arranged format, it describes mechanical properties of the most popular work materials, such as steels, cast irons, and nonferrous alloys. And it offers numerous formulas for calculating speeds, feeds, cutting forces, and machining power. What’s more, practical examples of calculating the variety of such cutting parameters will make this a valuable source of knowledge in training and practice.		$26.95
CNC Programming Handbook (31398) By: Peter Smid, 540 pages. Over its first two editions, this best-selling book has become the de facto standard for training and reference material at all levels of CNC programming. Used in hundreds of educational institutions around the world as the primary text for CNC courses, and used daily by many in-field CNC programmers and machine operators, this book literally defines CNC programming. Written with careful attention to detail, there are no compromises. Many of the changes in this new Third Edition are the direct result of comments and suggestions received from many CNC professionals in the field. This extraordinarily comprehensive work continues to be packed with over one thousand illustrations, tables, formulas, tips, shortcuts, and practical examples.		$74.95
Machine Shop Trade Secrets (31399) By: James A. Harvey, 320 pages. Written by an experienced machinist and plastic injection mold maker, this groundbreaking manual will have users thinking and producing like experienced machinists. Machine Shop Trade Secrets provides practical how-to information that can immediately be put to use to improve ones machining skills, craftsmanship, and productivity. It is sure to be used and referred to time and again. FEATURES You will discover ways to: * Work faster. * Select, make, and grind cutters. * Surface grind blocks, pins and shapes * Cut threads, knurl parts and eliminate warp. * Choose realistic feeds, speeds and depths of cut. * Remove broken taps, drill bits and other hardware. * Apply proven CNC techniques to maximize output. * Improve surface finishes and hold tighter tolerances * Assist engineers with design and manufacturing issues. * Improve indicating skills and develop a feel for machining.		$41.95
Machinery's Handbook 28th Edition (31400) By: Industrial Press, 2692 pages. Celebrating nearly 100 years as "The Bible of the Mechanical Industries", the 28th edition brings together volumes of knowledge, information and data gathered, revised and improved upon from experts throughout the mechanical industries. Extraordinarily comprehensive yet easy to use since it premiered, Machinery's Handbook provides mechanical and manufacturing engineers, designers, draftsmen, toolmakers, and machinists with a broad range material, from the very basic to the more advanced. It has always, and continues to provide industry fundamentals and standards while it moves into the 21st century with material reflecting technological advances and offering vast editorial improvements, making the 28th Edition the best tool...ever!		$94.95
PCNC 1100 Manual - Current Edition (31138) Every PCNC 1100 comes with the most current manual available. This is a replacement manual for PCNC 1100 machines serial #1326 and higher.		$23.97
PCNC 1100 Manual - Older Edition (30625) Every PCNC 1100 comes with the most current manual available. This is a replacement manual for PCNC 1100 machines serial #1-1325.		$23.97