Design and Manufacture

An undergraduate textbook designed for courses involving design and manufacture. Part 1 covers the basics of design (process specification drawing BS4500 standard components bolts gears belts etc) and of manufacturing processes (cutting casting bulk deformation sheet metal powder forming joining surface treatment quality control etc). Part 2 shows how these fundamentals can be integrated by linking design and manufacturing decisions considering influences of quantity materials ergonomics aesthetics etc and discussing the organisational information flows and controls required for a profitable product. Examples drawn from industry are included as appropriate.