Scallan, Peter
Process Planning: The design/manufacture interface
- ISBN 13:
- 9780750651295
- author:
- Scallan, Peter
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Butterworth-Heinemann
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2003
- Pages:
- 496
- Dimensions:
- 171 mm X 244 mm
- Genre:
- Data processing
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Process Planning: The design/manufacture interface by Peter Scallan is a comprehensive textbook that explores the core activities involved in process planning. It covers the selection of processes, equipment, tooling, and sequencing of operations required to transform raw materials into finished products. The book reviews materials and processes for manufacturing, followed by chapters detailing the theory behind process planning, including drawing interpretation and preparing final process plans. Case studies and examples from industry are used throughout to provide a practical guide to this complex subject. The learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter help consolidate knowledge, making it an ideal resource for undergraduate students of manufacturing engineering, mechanical engineering with manufacturing options, and materials science. This book fills a gap in the market for process planning textbooks, providing a user-friendly approach to understanding the subject.