Part of the Machinery’s Reference Series , this vintage volume contains a complete guide to grinding and lapping written by Oskar Kylin. Lapping refers to a machining process where two surfaces are rubbed together with an abrasive between them, either using hand movement or a machine. Grinding is an abrasive machining process employing a grinding wheel as the cutting tool. With helpful diagrams, useful measurement tables, and simple explanations, this handy volume would make for fantastic reference guide for engineers and a great addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: Grinding and Grinding Machines, by Oskar Kylin , The Disk Grinder , Cost of Grinding, by H. F. Noves , The Bursting of Emery Wheels , Grinding Kinks and Examples of Grinding , Lapping Flat Work and Gages, by F. E. Shailor , The Rotatory Lap, by A. J. DeLille , etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork.