PROCESSES AND MATERIALS OF MANUFACTURE 4/ED

The objective of this book is to provide engineering and management personnel with a background knowledge of processes and materials of manufacture as used in modern industry. The fact that computers now permeate the entire gamut of manufacturing has made it mandatory that this topic be integrated into an early discussion of all manufacturing processes. As examples, the lathe and milling machine are introduced in the traditional manner, but then the text emphasizes the lathe as a turning center and the milling machine as a machine center. To understand how these and other machines are using computer control, terminology such as NC, CNC and DNC are introduced. This terminology is then used throughout the book.The automatic factory and flexible manufacturing systems are discussed thoroughly. Basic subjects such as tool geometry, tool life, cutting forces and metal forming theory have not been neglected. The text presumes no previous manufacturing knowledge, however, a course in materials would be helpful. Table of Contents The Manufacturing Engineer. Classification and Fabricating Characteristics of Metals and Composites. Numerical Control (NC) and Computer Steps to the Automated Factory. Metrology and Quality Control. Metal-Cutting Theory and Practice. Turning and Related Operations. Hole Making and Related Operations. Milling, Broaching, and Sawing. Grinding and Related Abrasive-Finishing Processes. Metal-Casting Processes. Plastics and Adhesives. Power Metallurgy. Metal Stamping and Forming. Bulk Deformation of Metals. Welding Principles and Arc Welding. Gas Welding, Brazing, Cutting Systems, and Weld Testing. Resistance, Specialized, and Solid-State Welding. Nontraditional Machining. Process Planning. Table A: Properties of Metals. Table B: Application of Carbides. Table C: Materials Machinable by Ceramic. Table D: Recommended Starting Parameters for Machining With Polycrystalline Tools. Table E: Speeds to HSS Twist Drills.