Yes Kraut's reference book, well that's my bible
(I need to buy new eddition with updated standards), but this book is mostly about elements.
For technology I have this book:
STROJNOTEHNOLOÅ*KI PRIROÈNIK
publisher: Tehniška založba Slovenije
Editor: Hinko Muren
written by: Mario Jež, Ladislav Kosec, Karl Kuzman,Evgen Marek, Hinko Muren, Viktor Prosenc, Jože Puhar, Daro Žvab, Janez Žvokelj.
Each expert in their own field.
X-Y table... I know one place that sells machines, tools... I need to take a look at their catalogue, I'll let you know later.