Table of Contents

1     Introduction      1

2     Fundamentals of the Mechanical Behavior of Materials  27

3     Structure and Manufacturing Properties of Metals      85

4     Surfaces, Tribology, Dimensional Characteristics, Inspection, and Product Quality Assurance   135

5     Metal-Casting Processes and Equipment; Heat Treatment 191

6     Bulk Deformation Processes    267

7     Sheet-Metal Forming Processes 351

8     Material-Removal Processes: Cutting 425

9     Material-Removal Processes: Abrasive, Chemical, Electrical, and High-Energy Beams   537

10    Properties and Processing of Polymers and Reinforced Plastics; Rapid Prototyping and Rapid Tooling     599

11    Properties and Processing of Metal Powders, Ceramics, Glasses, Composites, and Superconductors   687

12    Joining and Fastening Processes     753

13    Fabrication of Microelectronic, Micromechanical, and Microelectromechanical Devices; Nanomanufacturing 829

14    Automation of Manufacturing Processes and Operations  899

15    Computer-Integrated Manufacturing Systems 945

16    Product Design and Manufacturing in a Global Competitive Environment    985