Техническая литература
Различные книги в жанре Техническая литератураAudel Machine Shop Basics
Use the right tool the right way Here, fully updated to include new machines and electronic/digital controls, is the ultimate guide to basic machine shop equipment and how to use it. Whether you're a professional machinist, an apprentice, a trade student, or a handy homeowner, this fully illustrated volume helps you define tools and use them properly and safely. It's packed with review questions for students, and loaded with answers you need on the job. Mark Richard Miller is a Professor and Chairman of the Industrial Technology Department at Texas A&M University in Kingsville, Texas. * Understand basic machine shop practice and safety measures * Recognize the variations in similar tools and the purposes they serve * Learn recommended methods of mounting work in different machines * Obtain a complete working knowledge of numerically controlled machines and the operations they perform * Review procedures for safe and efficient use of cutting tools and cutters * Expand your knowledge with clear, step-by-step illustrations of proper equipment set-up and operation
Car Hacks and Mods For Dummies
So you want to turn your Yugo into a Viper? Sorry–you need a certified magician. But if you want to turn your sedate sedan into a mean machine or your used car lot deal into a powerful, purring set of wheels, you’ve come to the right place. Car Hacks & Mods for Dummies will get you turbo-charged up about modifying your car and guide you smoothly through: Choosing a car to mod Considering warranties, legal, and safety issues Hacking the ECU (Engine Control Unit) to adjust performance-enhancing factors like fuel injection, firing the spark plugs, controlling the cooling fan, and more Replacing your ECU with a plug and play system such as the APEXi Power FC or the AEM EMS system Putting on the brakes (the faster you go, the faster you’ll need to stop) Setting up your car for better handling and cornering Written by David Vespremi, automotive expert, frequent guest on national car-related TV shows, track driving instructor and self-proclaimed modder, Car Hacks & Mods for Dummies gets you into the ECU and under the hood and gives you the keys to: Choosing new wheels, including everything from the basics to dubs and spinners Putting your car on a diet, because lighter means faster Basic power bolt-ons and more expensive power adders Installing roll bars and cages to enhance safety Adding aero add-ons, including front “chin” spoilers, real spoilers, side skirts, and canards Detailing, down to the best cleaners and waxes and cleaning under the hood Using OBD (on-board diagnostics) for troubleshooting Getting advice from general Internet sites and specific message boards and forums for your car’s make or model, whether it’s a Chevy pick-up or an Alfa Romeo roadster Whether you want to compete at drag strips or on road courses or simply accelerate faster on an interstate ramp, if you want to improve your car’s performance, Car Hacks & Mods for Dummies is just the boost you need.
Audel Automated Machines and Toolmaking
Master today's toolmaking equipment Here, fully updated to include new machines and electronic and digital controls, is the ultimate guide to automated machines and toolmaking. Whether you're a professional machinist, an apprentice, or a trade student, this fully illustrated volume helps you work with metal-safely, precisely, efficiently-using today's tools and techniques. It's packed with review questions for students, and loaded with answers you need on the job. * Understand automated machine fundamentals and work with jigs and fixtures * Learn the basics of spiral and helix milling, gear cutting, and cam machining * Discover how to cut, punch, or shape a die with minimum waste * Master the operations of today's grinders and lapping machines * Find out all about toolmaking, from allowances and tolerances to layouts and master plates * Follow the clear, step-by-step illustrations to gain a hands-on knowledge of techniques and procedures
Audel Mechanical Trades Pocket Manual
This tool needs no maintenance Fully revised and updated, this convenient guide covers the latest industrial equipment as well as all the tools and machines prevalent in older plants, even those from the early 1970s and before. Your complete reference tool * Discusses machinery installation, welding, rigging, carpentry, basic electricity, and more * Features a chapter on safety issues * Covers belts, drives, transmissions, and bearings * Examines automatic sprinkler systems * Offers tips for preventive maintenance * Includes coverage of piping and pipefitting * Reviews shop mathematics, geometry, and trigonometry
Audel Electrician's Pocket Manual
Your on-the-job reference Now fully updated for the 2002 National Electrical Code, the Electrician's Pocket Manual is packed with charts, conversions, photographs, diagrams, code standards, and other information you need on the job. Find answers quickly and easily * Explains updated maintenance and construction standards * Provides details on motors, controllers, and circuits * Examines electronic components and communications wiring * Features 28 pages of drawings, diagrams, and plans * Offers guidelines for dealing with hazardous location wiring * Covers generators, mechanical power transmission, and electrical power distribution * Includes a chapter on tools and safety
Audel HVAC Fundamentals, Volume 3. Air Conditioning, Heat Pumps and Distribution Systems
Keep it cool or heat things up This third volume of Audel's HVAC Library gives you a comprehensive, hands-on guide to installing, servicing, and repairing all basic air-conditioning systems in both new and older construction. You'll also find complete coverage of specialized heating units-radiators, radiant heating systems, stoves, fireplaces, heat pumps, and indoor/outdoor pool heaters, plus fans, exhaust systems, air filters, and more. It's what you need to complete your HVAC reference library. * Make accurate calculations for AC system output * Tailor AC systems for older construction * Learn to install and service today's popular electronic air cleaners and filters * Service less common heating systems such as coal-fired furnaces * Install, maintain, and repair humidifiers and dehumidifers * Handle radiators, convectors, and baseboard heating units
Audel Machine Shop Tools and Operations
Make your shop safe and smart If you're a machinist or a student of the trade, this second volume in Audel's machine shop library offers concise, to-the-point coverage of everything you need to know. You'll find definitions of all the shop tools; guidelines for set-up, safe operation, maintenance, and repair; illustrations and diagrams; review questions for students, and much more. Expect it to become one of your most-used tools. * Master all types of saws, drills, lathes, milling machinery, metal-finishing machines, and more * Learn safe operating procedures for cutting tools and the best ways to mount work in the machines * Find current details on new machines with electronic/digital controls * Understand how ultrasonics are used in metalworking * Explore information on machine shop robotics and electronics * Discover valuable tips for hobbyists, woodworkers, and home-shop owners
Audel Electrical Course for Apprentices and Journeymen
Spend your study time wisely As you advance from student to apprentice to journeyman status, you log a lot of study hours. Make the most of those hours with this fully updated, sharply focused self-study course. It contains everything you need to know about electrical theory and applications, clearly defined and logically organized, with illustrations for clarity and review questions at the end of each chapter to help you test your knowledge. * Understand electron theory and how electricity affects matter * Recognize applications for both alternating and direct current * Comprehend Ohm's Law and the laws governing magnetic circuits * Learn from detailed drawings and diagrams * Explore trigonometry and alternative methods of calculation * Identify instruments and measurements used in electrical applications * Apply proper grounding and ground testing, insulation testing, and power factor correction
Audel Guide to the 2002 National Electrical Code
Get a grip on the 2002 NEC The 2002 NEC is here-but what do the changes mean for you on the job? This easy-to-follow interpretive guide walks you article by article through the 2002 Code, clarifying terms, explaining new standards, highlighting compliance issues, and providing practical worksite tips. It's the one reference you need to make sense of the NEC-and make sure each job gets done by the book. * Know the rules for wiring design, protection, methods, and materials * Identify standards that apply for general use equipment * Discover what the Code says about electrical requirements for service stations, industrial plants, health care facilities, and other special occupancies * Find out about special equipment used in office partitions, information technology systems, swimming pools, and more * Examine emergency systems, remote control circuits, optical fiber cables, and other special conditions * Understand new standards for today's communications systems
Audel Pipefitter's and Welder's Pocket Manual
This little book is big on answers Whether you're an apprentice in the piping trades or a seasoned tradesperson, you'll find this completely revised and updated guide has answers to the questions you'll encounter on the job. Get current, concise facts on * Metrics and conversions * Tungsten inert gas welding and arc welding * Steam heating, hot water, refrigeration, and air conditioning systems * Grooved end/plain end piping systems * Process piping using plastics * Automatic fire protection systems * Terms, BTU fuel values, abbreviations, angle calculations, and more