Modern Metalworking, 12th Edition

Modern Metalworking provides a comprehensive introduction to traditional and modern metalworking technologies, equipment, and processes required to pursue a career in the metalworking industry. This new edition features an enhanced organization with a logical flow of topics and updated content and illustrations throughout the text. It begins with drawings, measurement, inspection, layout work, and hand tools and progresses to casting, sheet metal and metal forming, machining, and welding. New coverage of technological advancements includes important industry trends, artificial intelligence, additive manufacturing, 3D printing, and pattern development using CAD. Digital users have access to the eBook, online workbook, videos, animations, interactive activities, and an image library.

• Procedures throughout the text provide step-by-step instructions with an emphasis on safety for many metalworking processes and techniques.
• Employability and Career Connection features provide inspirational information about career choices and workplace skills.
• The content aligns with the NOCTI Job Ready: Precision Machining Credential to prepare students for certification.

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