For Machine Shop, Machine Technology, Machining Processes/Manufacturing Processes Technology, Industrial Technology, Industrial Mechanics, and Industrial Engineering courses at the college and apprenticeship level.

This text covers the core subject areas and provides a current, applications-oriented and richly illustrated analysis of today's Canadian manufacturing technology industry, making this an essential component towards building a basic foundation required to effectively work in the machining area. Each section begins with an introductory overview, followed by easy-to-read instructional units designed around specific projects that accurately reflect the state of the art in industrial machine shop environments. Also included are introductions to all common manual machine tool operations, computer numerical control operations, and Canadian safety standards and regulations.