A practical guide to designing for economical production, this book provides the most complete coverage available of the processes used to manufacture products. 

Reviews all the latest developments and refinements, including their design details, materials, practical tolerances, and working finishes. Features over 1,200 charts and illustrations in 69 chapters. Allows the reader to objectively evaluate and compare different processes and equipment with their inherent advantages for any particular application. 

Producibility, Automation, and Design Principles. Metal Removal Methods. Metal Forming Methods. Metal Working and Forging Methods. Metal Deposition Methods. Casting Methods. Molding Methods. Fabricating Methods. Treating Methods. Unconventional Methods. Finishing Methods. Materials.