Advanced Machining Technology Handbook [Hardcover]

James Brown (Author)

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Publication Date: February 1, 1998 | ISBN-10: 007008243X | ISBN-13: 978-0070082434 | Edition: 1

Catch up on new fabrication and assembly methods that are being used to manufacture today's most advanced products and components. This book brings together information from over 150 cutting-edge companies to describe machining processes that are revolutionizing industry. You'll find details on the latest sheetmetal and press processes...new machine shop methods...state-of-the-art fastening and joining techniques ...recent breakthroughs in injection molding...proven surface treatment methods...new electrochemical processesÑplus an extensive list of companies and contacts.

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Scores of new machining processes that will dramatically improve your manufacturing potential. Catch up on powerful new fabrication and assembly methods that are being used to manufacture today's most advanced products and components. This book brings together information from over 150 cutting-edge companies to describe machining processes that are revolutionizing industry. The reference first reviews innovations in metal cutting technology and computer-integrated manufacturing (CIM) - and then leads you step by step through: The latest sheetmetal and press processes, such as fine-blanking, orbital forging, and hydroforming. New machine shop methods, including trepanning, shear-forming, and hot isostatic pressing (HIP). State-of-the-art fastening and joining techniques, such as magneforming and aluminum brazing. REcent breakthroughs in injection molding. Proven surface treatment methods, including hardcoating, elecrolizing, and magnaplate. New electrochemical processes, such as electropolishing and electroforming. This unique resource relates all new methods to real-world manufacutring problems...explores ceramic materials and advanced composites...and also features an extensive list of companies and contacts for obtaining additional information.

About the Author

James Brown has over 50 years of experience in shop practices and manufacturing engineering. He holds a master's degree in manufacturing and has taught numerous college courses in engineering.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 624 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional; 1 edition (February 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 007008243X
• ISBN-13: 978-0070082434
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.3 x 1.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,121,520 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars A valuable reference, November 18, 2000

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This review is from: Advanced Machining Technology Handbook (Hardcover)

The world of manufacturing has changed greatly over the past several years. New materials and processes have been developed to create a multitude of products, but the most efficient techniques are not always used in machining certain products or compounds. The Advanced Machining Technology Handbook is designed to help in the selection of effective manufacturing processes. Each chapter discusses a process and explains its benefits. Brown does not attempt to give complete coverage of any of these processes. Rather, this book is meant to be a guide for the selection of which manufacturing process would be best for a given product.

Brown concentrates on describing what each process can do, but purposely omits equations and tables of data used in calculations. Some of the information is anecdotal in nature, explaining how a process can make manufacturing more efficient. Advance Machining Technology Handbook is a valuable reference for those who are involved with manufacturing as well as for students. It is recommended for all libraries supporting mechanical or manufacturing engineering programs.