Description
Book SynopsisA guide to manufacturing processes that explores production techniques that have an important impact on the design industry. Including over 1,200 photographs and technical illustrations, it is suitable for 3D designers, product designers, architects and engineers.
Trade Review'The definitive reference for 3D designers, product designers, architects and engineers' - New Design
'Does exactly what the title implies in an easy user-friendly manner . . . very useful and informative to designers and architects, whether students more experienced practitioners, as well as to anyone interested in the wider aesthetic and ethical issues of contemporary living ' - The Art Book
Table of ContentsHow 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
