Non- Traditional Machining Handbook Reviews 

Read the many endorsements this book has received in Industrial Magazines

EDM Today 

      Finally, there is a comprehensive, well written, fully illustrated book, that takes all the mystery out of the most popular Non-traditional Machining Processes, and brings the reader up to date….
Very few of us, even those that try to stay abreast of new technology, understand the current state-of-the-art of all the popular Non-Traditional Machining Processes.  The reason for that is, there was never a single source publication that contained all that information in a logical, easy-to-understand format.
That has all been changed, since the publishing of Carl Sommer’s latest book, The Non-Traditional Machining Handbook!  Now everyone can become knowledgeable as to what these processes are capable of, how they work, and the advantages they offer over the more traditional machining technologies.

Editor’s Note:
  In my opinion, “The Non-Traditional Machining Handbook” contains so much valuable information about new machining technologies, that no business or individual involved in industrial manufacturing can afford to be without it.  The knowledge gained by reading this book NOW, can be priceless to an individual or a shop.  If only such a book existed about the EDM process when it was first introduced, manufacturing would be much further advanced today.  We congratulate Carl Sommer, for sharing his comprehensive view of what will be tomorrow’s “Traditional Machining Technologies”—Today!
EDM Today, Nov./Dec. 1999 (Jack Sebzda, Editor In Chief)

Tooling @ Production Magazine

 A fresh look at nontraditional machining Metalcutting ‘Renaissance Man’ creates handbook on EDMing, other techniques.  If anyone qualifies as a Renaissance Man in manufacturing, it’s Carl Sommer.  He’s a veteran machinist, the owner and president of Reliable EDM Inc in Houston, TX.  He’s a longtime educator….This impulse to share knowledge was the driving force behind Mr Sommer’s latest publishing effort, the Non-traditional Machining Handbook.
Joseph F. McKenna
, Editor of Tooling & Production Nov. 99, Cover Story

Southwest Machinery &Industrial News

“After years of research and countless hours of writing and preparation, the Non-Traditional Machining Handbook is finished,” said Carl Sommer, author.  “This book provides an excellent opportunity for those interested in non-traditional machining to examine the many advantages in using the non-traditional machining methods….”
The Non-Traditional Machining Handbook takes the reader through each type of non-traditional machining.  The fundamentals of each process are explained, various applications for the process, advantages and disadvantages of the process, and how to profit by using the process.
Southwest Machinery & Industrial News
, Dec. 99

American Tool, Die & Stamping 

It finally happened!  After years of research and countless hour of writing and preparation, a current book showing all the non-traditional machining methods has arrived….
Owner and president of Reliable EDM, the largest Wire EDM job shop west of the Mississippi, he brings to the table a remarkable practical and instructive book.  This book is a must for anyone interested in non-traditional machining.
American Tool, Die & Stamping,
Nov./Dec. 1999

Stamping Journal

“The new book provides an opportunity for those interested in non-traditional machining to examine the cost-saving advantages in using the various machining methods.”
Stamping Journal Jan./Feb. 2000

EDM Technology Transfer

“A practical book showing designers, engineers, and manufacturers the exciting world of emerging new technologies so they can remain competitive for the twenty-first century.”
EDM Technology Transfer Web Site

Molding Systems

"The 432-page Non-Traditional Machining Handbook by Carl Sommer examines non-traditional machining methods and their cost-saving advantages."  Molding Systems April 2000

Fabricator

 “The new book provides an opportunity for those interested in nontraditional machining to examine the cost-saving advantages in using the various machining methods.”
Fabricator Jan. 2000

Moldmaking Technology

“After years of research and countless hours of writing and preparation, a current book showing all of the non-traditional machining methods has arrived, which has been reviewed by experts in each of the various non-traditional machining areas….
           “Sommer hopes this book will help keep America’s businesses abreast of emerging, new technologies and help them to remain competitive in the 21st century.”
Moldmaking Technology  June 2000

Society of Manufacturing Engineers

This book has been approved and is sold by Society of Manufacturing Engineers in their Training Tools catalog.

National Tooling & Machining Association

“It finally happened!  After years of research and countless hours of writing and preparation, a current book showing all the non-traditional machining methods has arrived.
“Unrivaled in its field, this refreshing new book provides an excellent opportunity for those interested in non-traditional machining to examine the many cost-saving advantages in using the various machining methods….
“Carl Sommer, author of over 50 books, is uniquely qualified to author this book.  Sommer started in the metal trade in 1949 and has many years of experience in the machining industry.  Owner and president of Reliable EDM (Houston, TX), the largest Wire EDM shop west of the Mississippi, be brings to the market a remarkably practical and instructive book.”
National Tooling & Machining Association Record Jan. 2000

Now you can have the most practical, and informative guide on 
non-traditional machining ever published. 

Non-Traditional Machining Handbook, hardcover ISBN:1-57537-325-4, can be purchased from: Advance Publishing, Inc. for $79.95, plus $5.95 for shipping and handling.