Machinery's Handbook

High school (ages 12+)
Science & Technology

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the publication frequency?Regularly revised and updated, with new editions typically released every few years
2. What is the primary audience?Mechanical engineers, draftsmen, toolmakers, and machinists
3. When was Machinery's Handbook first published?It was first published in 1914 by Industrial Press.
4. Who started Machinery's Handbook?Erik Oberg and Franklin D. Jones created it to give engineers a single source of technical knowledge.

Metrology: The scientific study of measurement, including its theory, applications, and the calibration of instruments.
Machine Elements: The fundamental components of machines, such as gears, bearings, shafts, and fasteners.
ANSI Standards: Guidelines and specifications set by the American National Standards Institute for various industries and products.