Table of Contents

Introduction

Manufacturing Methods

Metals

Metal Forming

Metal Cutting

Thermal Joining

Metal Finishing & Coatings

Resins (Polymers) "Plastics"

Resin Forming Processes

Machining Plastics

Joining Plastics

Finishing Plastics

Rubbers and Elastomers

Natural Engineering Materials

Composites

Computer Aided Design/Rapid Prototype

About the Author

Jim Lesko, IDSA, recently retired as Head of Art and Design and Chair of Industrial Design at the University of Bridgeport. He is currently Professor and Director of International Relations at Dongsea University in Busan, South Korea, and Principal of Lesko Design, an industrial design office. He has an MFA in design from Carnegie Mellon University and an MFA in Sculpture from Pratt Institute.

Reviews

"...a useful reference to established industrial designers...a real boon to students wanting to enhance their understanding of basic technical issues." ( Designer, September)