The volume then moves to the machine tools themselves. The lathe, a fundamental tool, is examined extensively, covering everything from its basic components to specific operations and the design of for specific jobs. This detailed approach is mirrored in the analysis of reciprocating machine tools (like shapers, planers, and slotting machines), milling machines, grinding machines, and drilling machines . Each tool type is discussed with a focus on its working principle, construction, typical operations, and capabilities.
P.N. Rao’s Manufacturing Technology Volume 2: Metal Cutting and Machine Tools manufacturing technology volume 2 - P.N Rao
