Publisher's Synopsis
"In view of the advances being made in all aspects of manufacturing, this text continues to present a comprehensive, balanced, and, most importantly, an up-to-date coverage of the science, engineering, and technology of manufacturing. As in its previous editions, this text maintains the same number of chapters, while continuing to emphasize the interdisciplinary nature of all manufacturing activities, including complex interactions among materials, design, and manufacturing processes and operations. Every attempt has been made to motivate and challenge students to understand and develop an appreciation of the vital importance of manufacturing in the modern global economy. The extensive questions and problems, at the end of each chapter, are designed to encourage students to explore viable solutions to a wide variety of challenges, giving them an opportunity to describe and assess the capabilities as well as limitations of all manufactur
