Resúmenes, casos de estudio, referencias bibliográficas, preguntas, problemas y diseños, al final de cada capítulo

Respuestas a problemas seleccionados e índice alfabético, al final del libro

Introduction

Fundamentals of the mechanical behavior of materials

Structure and manufacturing properties of metals

Surfaces, tribology, dimensional characteristics, Inspection, and product quality assurance

Metalcasting processes and equipment; heat treatment

Bulk deformation processes

Sheetmetal forming processes

Materialremoval processes : cutting

Materialremoval processes : abrasive, chemical, electrical, and highenergy beams

Properties and processing of polymers and reinforced plastics; rapid prototyping and rapid tooling

Properties and processing of metal powders, ceramic, glasses, and superconductors

Joining and fastening processes

Fabrication of microelectronic, micromechanical, and microelectromechanical devices; nanomanufacturing

Automation of manufacturing processes and operations

Computerintegrated manufacturing systems

Product design and manufacturing in a global competitive environment