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Contains background source information on the machine tool industry, with accompanying video clips of relevant processes. Introduces lathes and cutting tools, and looks at CADCAM and the machine tool...
An 8-video set introducing the basic concepts and principles of autonomous maintenance, part of total productive maintenance (TPM) - a team-based approach to maintenance activities. The goal is to prepare...
Explores the various deburring processes, arrnaging them into three categories: mechanical, thermal and electro-chemical. The mechanical section shows mechanised cutting machines and various mass finishing...
Explores the range of casting processes, arranging them into three categories: expendable mould/reusable pattern processes; expendable mould/expendable pattern processes; permanent mould/no pattern...
Examines die casting, a process that can produce precision parts with intricate internal and external features. Looks at the most common die-cast metals, their properties, and how these properties affect the...
Uses shop-floor footage and animations to illustrate the two primary types of forging - open-die and impression-die forging. Explains the advantages and limitations of each process, as well as common...
Introduces the metallurgical changes that occur during heating and cooling. Explores the basics of thorough-hardening, surface hardening and softening processes.
Introduces core concepts relating to measurement, including precision, resolution, accuracy, repeatability, reproducibility. Looks at measurement standards, with sections on gauge blocks and surface plates...
Discusses the different types of blow moulding, which is today’s most popular method of producing hollow products from thermoplastic materials. Shows how the production of the parison, or preform, differs...
Looks at the most common method of producing parts from plastic material. Explains the properties inherent in plastic itself and focuses on two of the four primary elements that influence the plastic...
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