The primary focus for a machinist is the machines themselves. Once the professional becomes familiar with machine shop fundamentals, they can then move on to this book covering machine tools, such as lathes, milling machines, and spindles, to produce precision metal parts. The primary focus for a machinist is the machines themselves. This book covers machine tools, such as lathes, milling machines, and spindles, to produce precision metal parts. Acknowledgments. About the Authors. Introduction. Chapter 1: Power Hacksaws, Power Band Saws, and Circular Saws. Chapter 2: Basic Machine Tool Operations. Chapter 3: Drilling Machines. Chapter 4: Drilling Machine Operations. Chapter 5: Vertical Boring Mills and Horizontal Boring Machines. Chapter 6: Lathes. Chapter 7: Lathe Operations. Chapter 8: Cutting Screw Threads on the Lathe. Chapter 9: Lathe Attachments. Chapter 10: Turret Lathes. Chapter 11: Milling Machines. Chapter 12: Milling Machine Operations. Chapter 13: Milling Machine Dividing Heads. Chapter 14: Indexing Operation. Chapter 15: Shapers. Chapter 16: Planers. Chapter 17: Slotters. Chapter 18: Abrasive Metal Finishing Machines. Chapter 19: Electroforming. Chapter 20: Ultrasonics in Metalworking. Chapter 21: Machine Shop Robotics and Electronics. Appendix. Index.