Mathematics for Machine Technology
By John C. Peterson, Robert D. Smith
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Strengthen mathematical skills and offer practice in applying those skills as Peterson/Smith's MATHEMATICS FOR MACHINE TECHNOLOGY, 8E prepares students and apprentices for today's machine trades and manufacturing. This comprehensive book highlights the latest technology and tools while connecting math concepts to relevant machine applications, using industry-specific examples, realistic illustrations and actual machine functions. Simple-to-complex problems and examples progress from general math to trigonometry and solid geometry while demonstrating math at work in machine trades and manufacturing. Coverage emphasizes appropriate calculator operations with new coverage of spreadsheets as well as introductions to G- and M-codes for CNC programming. Readers master vocational and technical applications of math concepts needed to excel in machine, tool-and-die and tool design industries.
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Strengthen mathematical skills and offer practice in applying those skills as Peterson/Smith's MATHEMATICS FOR MACHINE TECHNOLOGY, 8E prepares students and apprentices for today's machine trades and manufacturing. This comprehensive book highlights the latest technology and tools while connecting math concepts to relevant machine applications, using industry-specific examples, realistic illustrations and actual machine functions. Simple-to-complex problems and examples progress from general math to trigonometry and solid geometry while demonstrating math at work in machine trades and manufacturing. Coverage emphasizes appropriate calculator operations with new coverage of spreadsheets as well as introductions to G- and M-codes for CNC programming. Readers master vocational and technical applications of math concepts needed to excel in machine, tool-and-die and tool design industries.
EXPANSIVE INSTRUCTOR'S WEBSITE PROVIDES EFFICIENT TOOLS FOR YOUR COURSE. You'll find answers and solutions to all problems in this edition as well as other extensive tools for course preparation and effective class presentations.
DIVERSE COVERAGE OF DIGITAL AND ANALOG TOOLS PREPARES READERS FOR SUCCESS IN TODAY'S MACHINING AND MANUFACTURING ENVIRONMENTS. This edition introduces emerging electronic and digital tools while retaining instructions and equipping students to use analog tools. Thorough coverage ensures your students are well prepared with extensive real-world practice.
THOROUGH COVERAGE EMPHASIZES GENERAL MATH AND MORE ADVANCED TOPICS. Students review and gain a solid foundation in general math before advancing to more complex topics, such as compound angles and numerical control.
DETAILED PRESENTATION ADDRESSES POLAR COORDINATES AND HEXADECIMAL AND BCD (BINARY CODED DECIMAL) NUMERATION SYSTEMS. Students also learn material conversion between metric and customary systems of measure.
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Section 1. Common Fractions and Decimal Fractions
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