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Bibliographic Details

Title: Modern Materials and Manufacturing Processes (3rd Edition)
Publisher: Pearson
Publication Date: 2003
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0130946982
ISBN 13: 9780130946980
Binding: Hardcover
Edition: 3rd Edition
Condition: acceptable

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Synopsis

For introductory undergraduate technology and engineering technology courses in Materials and Manufacturing processes, including Material Science and Metallurgy found in 2-year and 4-year programs.

This text introduces the current state-of-the-art technology in materials and manufacturing processes with an emphasis on the rapidly growing technologies in the plastics and aerospace industries. It takes a unique approach by presenting specific materials and manufacturing processes, then progresses into a discussion of the ways in which these materials and processes are integrated into today's functioning manufacturing industry.

From the Back Cover

Modern Materials and Manufacturing Processes, Third Edition, is an introductory text that presents broad coverage of both materials and processes, from raw material to finished product: The text is written for a survey course that covers both materials and manufacturing processes at the technology level.

In the third edition, topics have been reordered and updated throughout to be more logical and complete. For instance, the new Chapter 7 introduces design requirements before subsequent chapters cover manufacturing processes. Manufacturing processes are covered before measurement and quality assurance. New and updated illustrations in every chapter maintain the texts reputation for abundant and excellent graphics.

New features of this edition:

New and updated illustrations throughout
Key Terms feature begins each chapter
New introductory summary at start of each chapter
New "Introduction" chapter
Expanded coverage of ceramics, plastics, and composites
New Chapter 7, "Design Specifications and the Capability of the Manufacturing Process," introduces requirements before the subsequent chapters cover manufacturing processes
New Chapter 22 covers automation and mass production
Glossary with 160 new entries

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