Materials and Processes in Manufacturing [Hardcover]

E. Paul Degarmo (Author), J. T. Black (Author), Ronald A. Kohser (Author), J. Temple Black (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0023286210 | ISBN-13: 978-0023286216 | Publication Date: January 1997 | Edition: 8th

This text covers material and processes in manufacturing and has been revised and updated to reflect current practices, standards and materials. Topics covered include: process quality control; casting and forming; and machining processes.

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The revised edition of this best-selling text covering materials and processes in manufacturing.

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Key Benefit: This is the revised edition of a best-selling book that introduces materials and processes in manufacturing. Key Topics: Materials and Processes in Manufacturing provides a descriptive introduction to manufacturing processes, materials, and manufacturing systems. It solidly integrates discussions of materials and processes through the use of numerous illustration, photographs, and diagrams throughout the book. The emphasis on application and design established in previous editions has been maintained. The eighth edition of Materials and Processes in Manufacturing has been completely revised and updated to reflect all current practices, standards, and materials. In addition, all illustrations have been redrawn or are completely new and chapter outlines have been added to the beginning of each chapter. Market: A valuable reference book for anyone seeking an introduction to manufacturing processes, manufacturing systems, or the materials used in manufacturing.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 1259 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall College Div; 8th edition (January 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0023286210
• ISBN-13: 978-0023286216
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 8.1 x 1.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,615,036 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book, January 19, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Materials and Processes in Manufacturing, 8th Edition (Hardcover)

I used this book (7th Edition) as the standard text for my Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering - I took all the electives in Manufacturing Engineering and so can say I covered a very broad range of topics in some depth.

This book is - to say the least - comprehensive. Not only did I find it an easy but thorough reference while taking my courses, I still frequently refer to it over 10 years later. I can honestly say that it is rare that I have to go outside of this book to look up details on basic manufacturing and machining processes.

A real benefit to the way the book has been written is the extensive use of photographs and diagrams to illustrate just about every point (often several to a page). When you are trying to understand real world problems like manufacturing this is essential.

In fact, I would go so far to say as if you are just someone with an inquisitive mind that likes to tinker with machine tools then you'll find this book useful. There have been plenty of times when I stumbled upon something while researching another topic and had a "so that's how they do it" moment.

You won't find extensive theory in the book - if you need to do theoretical calculations on strength of materials etc then you will want to look elsewhere. If you are interested in the practical details of manufacturing processes then this is the one for you. Perhaps thats the reason why this volume gets all the use and my theory books stay in the basement!

By the way, it's a real tome - over 1100 pages in the 7th edition - I'm sure there have been revisions in the 8th edition but haven't seen it yet. Even though it's expensive this book has paid itself off many times over for me.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Book that Covers Most Areas, September 20, 2002

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Kodey (Wisconsin) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Materials and Processes in Manufacturing, 8th Edition (Hardcover)

I use this book in most of my Engineering classes because it contains so much information and explains it in ways that make sense to anyone. The older editions have a nicer, more comprehensive index in the back but contain just as much information.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars very detailed and easy to understand, May 16, 2006

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T. K. Vogel (San Diego, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Materials and Processes in Manufacturing, with Manufacturing Processes Sampler DVD (Hardcover)

I would have to say that this book was able to accomplish being both very detailed, and easy to understand. Not something that many authors can achieve. The simplicity in which the chapters are broken down into makes it easy for one to be able to quickly access whatever they need. Not to mention I used this for just one class, and in a semester we only got through about 12 or so chapters, of the 43. Great reference for the future and very highly recommended!