Manufacturing Technology, Volume 1 by M.S.A. Rao

A clear, classroom-oriented introduction to the principles and practice of manufacturing processes, presenting fundamental concepts of material behavior, process mechanics, equipment and tooling, and the parameters that govern quality and productivity; the text emphasizes common industrial methods such as casting, forming, machining and joining, relates process selection to material properties and design requirements, and discusses inspection, process economics and safety. Written to bridge theory and practice, it uses diagrams, worked examples and end-of-chapter problems to develop problem-solving skills for engineering students and beginning practitioners.