Manufacturing Processes for Design Professionals

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