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Curated collection of manufacturing engineering books and technical references — from CNC machining and metal forming to surface treatment and design for manufacturability.
Principles of Advanced Manufacturing for Engineers
Zhao, Asad, Majumder & Zhu
Comprehensive open-access textbook covering CNC machining, G-code, metal casting, die casting, welding, metal forming, sheet metal, and laser cutting. Includes real-world DFM examples.
Principles of Advanced Manufacturing for Engineers
Zhao, Asad, Majumder & Zhu
Comprehensive open-access textbook covering CNC machining, G-code, metal casting, die casting, welding, metal forming, sheet metal, and laser cutting. Includes real-world DFM examples.
Processes and Design for Manufacturing
Sherif D. El Wakil — CRC Press, 4th Edition
The definitive DFM reference covering casting, joining, metal forming, sheet metal working, powder metallurgy, machining, and computer-aided manufacturing with cost analysis.
Machining Principles for Shape Generation of Metals
Yuji Furukawa — Elsevier, 2024
In-depth coverage of metal cutting physics, CNC/NC principles, vibration control, thermal deformation, tool materials, and FMS cell configuration for precision machining.
Advanced Materials Processing and Manufacturing
CRC Press, 2024
Covers ingot and powder metallurgy, deformation processing, CNC machining, laser cladding, and TiAl alloy fabrication for advanced manufacturing applications.
Sheet Metal Forming: Processes and Applications
SME Technical Reference, 2nd Edition
Practical guide to stamping, deep drawing, bending, blanking, and progressive die design. Includes material selection charts, tonnage calculations, and troubleshooting.
Surface Engineering for Corrosion and Wear Resistance
ASM International
Complete reference for anodizing, electroplating, PVD/CVD, powder coating, thermal spray, and chemical conversion coatings for ferrous and non-ferrous metals.
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