{"product_id":"9780080993577","title":"Manufacturing Process Selection Handbook","description":"\u003cp\u003eManufacturing Process Selection \u003ci\u003eHandbook \u003c\/i\u003eprovides engineers and designers with process knowledge and the essential technological and cost data to guide the selection of manufacturing processes early in the product development cycle. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding on content from the authors’ earlier introductory \u003ci\u003eProcess Selection \u003c\/i\u003eguide, this expanded handbook begins with the challenges and benefits of identifying manufacturing processes in the design phase and appropriate strategies for process selection. The bulk of the book is then dedicated to concise coverage of different manufacturing processes, providing a quick reference guide for easy comparison and informed decision making.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor each process examined, the book considers key factors driving selection decisions, including:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBasic process descriptions with simple diagrams to illustrate\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNotes on material suitability \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNotes on available process variations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEconomic considerations such as costs and production rates\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTypical applications and product examples\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNotes on design aspects and quality issues\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eProviding a quick and effective reference for the informed selection of manufacturing processes with suitable characteristics and capabilities, \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eManufacturing Process Selection\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eHandbook \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eis intended to quickly develop or refresh your experience of selecting optimal processes and costing design alternatives in the context of concurrent engineering. It is an ideal reference for those working in mechanical design across a variety of industries and a valuable learning resource for advanced students undertaking design modules and projects as part of broader engineering programs. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides manufacturing process information maps (PRIMAs) provide detailed information on the characteristics and capabilities of 65 processes in a standard format\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes process capability charts detailing the processing tolerance ranges for key material types\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOffers detailed methods for estimating costs, both at the component and assembly level\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Elsevier Science","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47078586220784,"sku":"9780080993577","price":84.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780080993577_p0.jpg?v=1763639467","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780080993577","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}