Table of Contents

1 Introduction 
2 Fundamentals of the mechanical behavior of materials
3 Structure and manufacturing properties of metals
4 Surfaces, tribology, dimensional characteristics, inspection, and product Quality assurance
5 Metal-casting processes and equipment; heat treatment
6 Bulk deformation processes 
7 Sheet-metal forming processes
8 Material-removal pocesses: cutting  
9 Material-removal processes: abrasive, chemical, electrical, and high-energy beams
10 Properties and processing of polymers and reinforced plastics; rapid prototyping and rapid tooling    
11 Properties and processing of metal powders, ceramics, glasses, composites, and superconductors  
12 Joining and fastening processes   
13  Fabrication of microelectronic, micromechanical, and microelectromechanical devices;   nanomanufacturing
14  Automation of manufacturing processes and operations
15 Computer-integrated manufacturing systems
16 Product design and manufacturing in a global competitive environment