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Comment by prova_modena

I'm not who you are replying to, but I would recommend the textbook "Machining Fundamentals" by Walker and Dixon. It's the best 101-level introduction to the topic that I have found.

The tool manufacturer Sandvik also has a decent free online set of courses that I found helpful.[0] I have also heard people mention the Titans of CNC online training courses,[1] although I have not checked them out personally.

Finally, "Machinery's Handbook" is also a venerable resource that deserves mention, but more a desk reference than something to read through as a learner. They come out with new editions regularly, but older ones are still very useful (and have better quality bindings).

Overall I would recommend seeking out resources that are addressing a professional audience, rather than a hobbyist one. Hobby-level discourse and instruction about machining varies widely in quality.

[0] https://www.sandvik.coromant.com/en-us/services/education/pa...

[1] https://academy.titansofcnc.com/

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