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PublisherSociety of Manufacturing Engineers

ISBN-100872635244

ISBN-139780872635241

eBay Product ID (ePID)53829614

Product Key Features

Edition2

Book TitleFundamentals of Manufacturing

TopicIndustrial Engineering, General

Number of Pages420 Pages

LanguageEnglish

IllustratorYes

GenreTechnology & Engineering, Business & Economics

AuthorPhilip D. Rufe

FormatHardcover

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

Dewey Edition23

Dewey Decimal670

SynopsisUpgrade your general knowledge with the most comprehensive manufacturing, engineering and technology fundamentals book available Whether you are an engineer considering certification, or a non-engineer seeking to communicate more intelligently about manufacturing-related issues, the newly revised edition of Fundamentals of Manufacturing provides virtually all the information you need to know. The book is based singularly on the certification Institute's 'Body of Knowledge.' The latest enhancements in text and layout make it more user-friendly than the previous edition. Fifteen manufacturing experts, including educators, practitioners in the field, subject matter specialists, have checked the content for relevancy, accuracy and clarity, guaranteeing focused self-study and solid answers to questions regarding the fundamentals.Features: Thorough review of manufacturing fundamentals with samples and practice problems; Detailed table of contents and index; Referencing feature provides quick access to figures, tables, equations, problems and solutions; Mathematical equations, newly reformatted, are arranged logically according to the sequence they're presented; Includes a number key to practice problems; Up-to-date with current theoretical models, notably lean manufacturing. Benefits: Increased knowledge of manufacturing engineering and what is covered on the Fundamentals of Manufacturing Certification Examination; Example questions and problems prepare you for real-world situations; Great reference. Specific Information is logically enumerated, so it's easy to find; Orderly presentation and layout makes for good retention and enjoyable reading., Whether you are an engineer considering technologist certification through SME, or a non-engineer seeking to communicate more intelligently about manufacturing-related issues, this revised edition provides virtually all the information you need to know. The book is based singularly on the "Body of Knowledge" required to obtain the Certified Manufacturing Technologist (CMfgT) designation -- the basis for obtaining more advanced certification. Fifteen manufacturing experts, including educators, practitioners in the field, and subject matter specialists have checked the content for relevancy, accuracy, and clarity, guaranteeing focused self-study and solid answers to questions regarding the fundamentals. The major areas of manufacturing science reviewed include mathematics, physics, materials science and metallurgy, engineering drawing, planning and strategy, and metrics and the SI system.

LC Classification NumberTS176.F84 2002