Manufacturing Processes

This is an introductory textbook on manufacturing processes, written for the first year engineering students. The manufacturing industry is the backbone of any industrialized nation and it is, therefore, essential for all the aspiring engineers, irrespective of their area of study, to be familiar with the basic concepts of manufacturing processes. The book is made up of twelve chapters covering engineering materials and their properties, the importance of manufacturing, basic processes, and the tools and machines used. The book also introduces the concept of product quality and basic tools in quality enhancement. The textbook contains about 400 problems for testing the understanding of the core concepts of the subject. Keeping in mind the type of questions asked in university examinations, short answer questions and long answer type questions are provided. Key features: Suitable examples with brief definitions of terms. Simple language that is easier for those who are not familiar with technical terms. Plenty of figures, schematics and diagrams for better understanding of related concepts.