Manufacturing engineering and technology

TLDR

The book offers a comprehensive, up‑to‑date overview of manufacturing science, technology, and practice for courses at two‑ and four‑year institutions. The sixth edition provides detailed descriptions of traditional and advanced manufacturing processes, including casting, forming, machining, joining, MEMS fabrication, and nanomanufacturing. Featuring 120 examples, case studies, and high‑quality graphics, the text serves as a solid background resource for students and a valuable reference for professionals.

Abstract

For courses in manufacturing processes at two- or four-year schools. An up-to-date text that provides a solid background in manufacturing processes. Manufacturing Engineering & Technology, 6/e, presents a mostly qualitative description of the science, technology, and practice of manufacturing. This includes detailed descriptions of manufacturing processes and the manufacturing enterprise that will help introduce students to important concepts. With a total of 120 examples and case studies, up-to-date and comprehensive coverage of all topics, and superior two-color graphics, this text provides a solid background for manufacturing students and serves as a valuable reference text for professionals. The Sixth Edition has been completely updated, and addresses issues essential to modern manufacturing, ranging from traditional topics such as casting, forming, machining, and joining, to advanced topics such as the fabrication of microelectronic devices and microelectromechanical systems (MEMS), and nanomaterials and nanomanufacturing.