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PREFACEACKNOWLEDGMENTSINTRODUCTIONChapter 1: Modern Metalworking Machinery, Tools, and Measuring DevicesChapter 2: Mathematics for Machinists and MetalworkersChapter 3: U.S. Customary and Metric (SI) Measures and ConversionsChapter 4: Materials: Physical Properties, Characteristics, and UsesChapter 5: Modern Engineering Drawing PracticesChapter 6: Computer-Aided Design, Manufacturing, and Engineering SystemsChapter 7: Machining, Machine Tools, and PracticesChapter 8: Tooling, Die Making, Molds, Jigs, and FixturesChapter 9: Sheet Metal Practices and LayoutChapter 10: Solid Freeform FabricationChapter 11: Hardening and Tempering Steels and Nonferrous AlloysChapter 12: Castings, Moldings, Extrusions, and Powder-Metal TechnologyChapter 13: Plating Practices and Finishes for MetalChapter 14: Fastening and Joining Techniques and HardwareChapter 15: Safety Practices in IndustryChapter 16: Societies, Associations, Institutes, and Specification AuthoritiesChapter 17: American National Standards Applicable to Machinery, Machining, and Metalworking PracticesBIBLIOGRAPHYINDEX