Excerpt from Engineering Workshop Machines and Processes: A Handbook for the Use of Students and Other Taking the Workshop Training Recommended by the Institution of Civil Engineers
The student who, having said good-bye to school or college, finds himself for the first time free from pastors and masters, and at liberty to devote his whole time to the practical work which he has been for so long anxious to commence, is perhaps in a little danger Of forgetting that he is still only at the beginning of his training. In spite of the sessions which he has spent listening to lectures, in spite even of the hours spent in laboratory work, in spite of the fact that he really has (or may have) learnt a great deal about the scientific side of his future profession, he has in reality to start on a new alphabet when he makes a start on works or in shops. His previous training will have made it easy for him to learn the new alphabet, but all the same it remains an alphabet which has to be learnt. And the learning has to be done without the help of professors or teachers, and to a large extent without that of books.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book, a collaborative effort by the mechanical engineering community, is a foundational reference for mechanical engineering and the manufacturing processes involved. First published in 1910 and translated from German to reach a broader audience, this book presents a comprehensive and insightful examination of engineering workshops, machinery, and the materials and processes used in the field. The text presents a blend of theoretical underpinnings of mechanical engineering with real-world observations and industrial practice. Readers are guided through discussions on the properties of metals, including their elasticity, strength, and ductility. Casting, forging, and cutting processes are all described and the nuances of each are explored. The use of drawings, sketching, and graphical representations in mechanical engineering is also covered in detail. The author's approach is both educational and practical, making this book an invaluable resource for anyone seeking a comprehensive understanding of mechanical engineering. Whether a student, practicing engineer, or an enthusiast seeking to expand their knowledge, this book provides a rich and rewarding exploration of the field. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781330003688_0
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