Metal Turning & Machining - Chevalier Jolys

Essential technical reference on metal turning and lathe operations, this workshop manual is the third fascicle of a comprehensive collection on mechanical manufacturing technology. Serving as a cornerstone reference for mechanics technicians, apprentices, and metalworking professionals, the guide provides in-depth knowledge of turning operations and lathe fundamentals. It traces the historical development and practical applications of the lathe as a fundamental metalworking tool. Detailed sections cover turning tool classification, characteristics, and material specifications—including high-speed steel and metallic carbide—with guidance on selecting appropriate tools for specific machining operations. Core turning operations are explained with practical methodology: facing, boring, conical turning, and work between centers. The manual features extensive technical terminology defining principal forms achievable on the lathe, supported by detailed technical drawings and multiple plates illustrating elementary surfaces, helical surfaces, and form surfaces. Additional content addresses clearances and straight grooves with precision specifications. A complete technical lexicon and bibliography provide further reference value. Published by Librairie Delagrave, Paris, 1957.