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Manufacturing Processes for Design Professionals
Author(s): Rob Thompson (Author)
- Publisher: Thames and Hudson Ltd
- Publication Date: 15 Oct. 2007
- Edition: 1st
- Language: English
- Print length: 528 pages
- ISBN-10: 0500513759
- ISBN-13: 9780500513750
Book Description
There is absolutely no precedent for this book, the only encyclopaedic guide to manufacturing processes that explores established, new, emerging and innovative production techniques that have, or will have, an important impact on the design industry. With over 1,200 photographs and technical illustrations, it is the definitive reference for 3D designers, product designers, architects and engineers who need a convenient, highly accessible and practical reference that will enable them to make fast and efficient decision-making in design projects.
Table of Contents
How to use this book * Introduction
Part One – Forming Technology
Plastics and Rubber * Metal * Glass and Ceramics * Wood * Composites * Layered Manufacturing
Part Two – Cutting Technology
Chemical * Thermal * Mechanical
Part Three – Joining Technology
Thermal * Mechanical
Part Four – Finishing Technology
Additive Processes * Subtractive Processes * Printing
Part Five – Materials
Plastics * metals * Wood and Natural Fibres * Ceramics and Glass
Directory
Glossary and Abbreviations * Featured Companies * Organizations and other sources of information * Further Reading * Illustration Credits * Acknowledgments * Index
