Machinery's
Handbook
Made Easy
Edward T. Janecek
Industrial Press
New York, New York
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Janecek, Edward Machinery’s Handbook Made Easy / Ed Janecek.
p. cm. Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN 978-0-8311-3448-8 (soft cover)
1. Machine design–Handbooks, manuals, etc. 2. Mechanical
engineering–Handbooks, manuals, etc.
A complete catalog record of this book is available from the Library of Congress
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Preface
As an instructor for 15 years, a tool and die maker for 14, and a student for over 35, I have
been relying on the priceless knowledge captured within the pages of Machinery’s Handbook for
a long time. What I like most about the Handbook is its complete attention to every detail; it truly
is a one-stop-shop for everything related to the processes and procedures related to manufacturing.
But this strength can also be its greatest weakness. As an apprentice, I can remember searching
through the pages of the “Bible” as it was known in the shop, for the correct drill to use for tapping
a hole. I was overwhelmed with enough information to actually produce a drill. I am confident that,
as an individual concerned specifically with machining processes and procedures, I am not alone
in my occasional challenges in navigating Machinery’s Handbook. It is for this reason that I have
created Machinery’s Handbook Made Easy.
I want to emphasize that this is not a book for dummies. In fact, this companion to
Machinery’s Handbook is intended for intelligent, highly skilled professionals, or professionals in
training, who recognize that the real genius in their work is in the details. Furthermore, they have
an appreciation for the role that best practices and procedures play in their pursuit of excellence.
However, the aim of this book is quite simple: to make your life easier.
Whether you are a high school student enrolled in technical courses, a college or technical
school student studying machine tool operation or machine tool theory, a mechanical engineer,
or a professional working in a machine shop, I am confident that this book will save you time,
money, and an occasional headache. The contents are organized in an intuitive, easy-to-follow
manner that is consistent with the existing layout of Machinery’s Handbook. In fact, I envision
Machinery’s Handbook Made Easy being open right alongside your Handbook at all times as a
guide to maximum efficiency.
I don’t believe in testing math skills that could be accomplished with a simple calculator
or quizzing you on unnecessary vocabulary that could be looked up in the Handbook at any time.
Instead, I am confident that you will find the Apply It feature at the end of each section to be a
challenging test of your ability to apply what you have just learned to the real world. Recognizing
another strength of Machinery’s Handbook, I have carefully selected a set of Shop Recommended
diagrams that apply to the given unit and could otherwise be easily overlooked due to the sheer
volume of important content.
If you have ever puzzled over Machinery’s Handbook, as I have, as a treasure chest of wis-
dom without a key, then I present you with the key in the form of this book. What you decide to
do with it is up to you, but I for one have very high expectations.
Edward Janecek
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Table of Contents
Cross-Reference Table for MHB 28th and MHB 29th Editions
Preface
How to Use This Book
Acknowledgements
Section 1: Mathematics
Units Covered in this Section
Unit A Numbers, Fractions, and Decimals
Unit C Geometry
Unit D Solution of Triangles
Units Covered in this Section with: Navigation Assistant
Unit B Algebra and Equations
Unit E Matrices
Unit F Manufacturing Data Analysis
Unit G Engineering Economics
Section 2: Mechanics and Strength
of Materials
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Unit A Mechanics
Unit B Velocity, Acceleration, Work, and Energy
Unit C Strength of Materials
Unit D Properties of Bodies
Unit E Beams
Unit F Columns
Unit G Plates, Shells, and Cylinders
Unit H Shafts
Unit I
Unit J Disc Springs
Unit K Fluid Mechanics
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Section 3: Properties, Treatment, and Testing
of Materials
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Unit C Standard Steels
Unit D Tool Steels
Unit E Hardening, Tempering, and Annealing
Unit F Nonferrous Alloys
Unit G Plastics
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Unit A Elements, Heat, Mass, and Weight
Unit B Properties of Wood, Ceramics, Plastics, Metals
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Section 4: Dimensioning, Gaging, and Measuring
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Unit A Drafting Practices
Unit B Allowances and Tolerances for Fits
Unit C Measuring Instruments and Inspection Methods
Unit D Surface Texture
Section 5: Tooling and Toolmaking
Units Covered in this Section
Unit A Cutting Tools
Unit B Cemented Carbides
Unit E Reamers
Unit F Twist Drills and Counterbores
Unit G Taps
Unit K Files and Burs
Unit L Tool Wear and Sharpening
Units Covered in this Section with: Navigation Assistant
Unit C Forming Tools
Unit D Milling Cutters
Unit H Standard Tapers
Unit I
Unit J Broaches and Broaching
Arbors, Chucks, and Spindles
Section 6: Machining Operations
Units Covered in this Section
Unit A Cutting Speeds and Feeds
Unit B Speed and Feed Tables
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Unit F Cutting Fluids
Unit I Grinding and Other Abrasive Processes
Unit J CNC Numerical Control Programming
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Unit C Estimating Speeds and Machining Power
Unit D Micromachining
Unit E Machine Econometrics
Unit F Screw Machines, Band Saws
Unit G Machining Nonferrous Metals and Non-Metallic Materials
Unit H Grinding Feeds and Speeds
Section 7: Manufacturing Processes
Units Covered in this Section with: Navigation Assistant
Iron and Steel Castings
Unit A Sheet Metal Working and Presses
Unit B Electrical Discharge Machining
Unit C
Unit D Soldering and Brazing
Unit E Welding
Unit F Lasers
Unit G Finishing Operations
Section 8: Fasteners
Units Covered in this Section
Unit G Cap Screws and Set Screws
Unit K Pins and Studs
Unit L Retaining Rings
Units Covered in this Section with: Navigation Assistant
Inch Threaded Fasteners
Unit A Torque and Tension in Fasteners
Unit B
Unit C Metric Threaded Fasteners
Unit D Helical Coil Screw Threaded Inserts
Unit E British Fasteners
Unit F Machine Screws and Nuts
Unit H Self-Threading Screws
Unit I
Unit J Rivets and Riveted Joints
Unit M Wing Nuts, Wing Screws, and Thumb Screws
Unit N Nails, Spikes, and Wood Screws
T-Slots, Bolts, and Nuts
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Section 9: Threads and Threading
Units Covered in this Section
Unit A Screw Thread Systems
Unit B Unified Screw Threads
Unit D Metric Screw Threads
Unit H Pipe and Hose Threads
Unit J Measuring Screw Threads
Unit K Tapping and Thread Cutting
Units Covered in this Section with: Navigation Assistant
Unit C Calculating Thread Dimensions
Unit E Acme Screw Threads
Unit F Buttress Threads
Unit G Whitworth Threads
Unit I Other Threads
Unit M Thread Grinding
Unit N Thread Milling
Unit O Simple, Compound, Differential, and Block Indexing
Section 10: Gears, Splines, and Cams
Units Covered in this Section with: Navigation Assistant
Unit A Gears and Gearing
Unit B Hypoid and Bevel Gearing
Unit C Worm Gearing
Unit D Helical Gearing
Unit E Other Gear Types
Unit F Checking Gear Sizes
Unit G Gear Materials
Unit H Spines and Serrations
Unit I
Cams and Cam Design
Section 11: Machine Elements
Units Covered in this Section
Unit E Keys and Keyseats
Units Covered in this Section with: Navigation Assistant
Unit A Plain Bearings
Unit B Ball, Roller, and Needle Bearings
Unit C Lubrication
Unit D Couplings, Clutches, and Brakes
Unit F Flexible Belts and Sheaves
Unit G Transmission Chains
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Electric Motors
Unit H Ball and Acme Leadscrews
Unit I
Unit J Adhesives and Sealants
Unit K O-Rings
Unit L Rolled Steel, Wire, and Sheet Metal
Unit M Shaft Alignment
Section 12: Measuring Units
Units Covered in this Section
Unit B Measuring Units
Unit C U.S. System and Metric System Conversions
Units Covered in this Section with: Navigation Assistant
Unit A Symbols and Abbreviations
Answer Keys
In Conclusion
Glossary
Index
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