An indispensable text on the subject, the fourth edition of this book retains it emphasis on (a) the influence of materials and processing parameters in understanding manufacturing processes and operations; (b) design considerations, product quality, and manufacturing cost factors; and (c) the domestic and global competitive context of each manufacturing process and operation, highlighted with illustrative examples.
Salient Feature * Presentation of each topic within a larger context of manufacturing engineering and technology, using extensive schematic diagrams and flowcharts. * Emphasis on the practical uses of the concepts and information presented. * Analogies, discussions and problems designed to stimulate the students curiosity about consumer and industrial products and how they are manufactured. * Numerous illustrative examples and case studies to highlight important concepts and techniques. * Tables comparing advantages and limitations of manufacturing processes. * Includes about 2200 questions and problems.
Table of Contents * Fundamentals of Materials: Their Behavior and Manufacturing Properties * Metal-Casting Processes and Equipment * Forming and Shaping Processes and Equipment * Material-Removal Processes and Machines * Joining Processes and Equipment * Surface Technology * Common Aspects of Manufacturing * Manufacturing in a Competitive Environment