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CADCAM: Principles, Practice and Manufacturing Management
	by Chris McMahon, Jimmie Brown Hard cover: 665 pages 2nd Edition (August 1998) Availability: This title usually ships within 2-3 days. See larger photo Addison-Wesley Pub Co; ISBN: 0201178192 ; Dimensions (in inches): 1.39 x 9.58 x 7.80 Amazon.com Sales Rank: 306,921 No rating specified
Illustrated Dictionary of Metalworking & Manufacturing and Technology
	The Dictionary includes information on machine tools, manufacturing techniques, traditional and non-traditional machining processes, dies, jigs, fixtures, laser technology, robotics, measurement, inspection, quality control, welding, computer applications, and much more. This sweeping new resource provides professionals in metalworking, manufacturing, and the skilled trades with clear, concise, and practical descriptions of all technical terms specific to these technologies - from more conventional manufacturing processes and machine, hand, and cutting tools to CNC machining processes, nontraditional machining processes, welding, computer and internet applications, laser technology, and robotics. No rating specified
Handbook of Die Design
	A reference on metal-stamping die design and operations, featuring many charts, formulas and calculations, b&w diagrams, and a comparison chart of internationally recognized steel and alloy classifications. Contains chapters on basic design and influencing factors, theory of sheet metal behavior, metal stamping dies and their function and construction, metalworking machinery, various types of operations, drawn parts, evaluation of a new design, spring design and calculations, materials and surface finish, and die cost estimating. For engineers, designers, and technicians. No rating specified
3-D Visualization for Engineering Graphics
	This revolutionary book studies the development of the visualization skills necessary to effectively use solid modeling software and helps readers to understand engineering drawings. Moving from the basics, such as starting and exiting the software, topic coverage goes on to include such advanced techniques as general sweeps and blends. Appropriate for readers interested in Engineering Drawing, Engineering Graphics, and Computer-Aided Drawing (CAD). No rating specified
Sheet Metal Handbook
	Paperback - 143 pages 1st Ed. edition (July 1989) H.P. Books; ISBN: 0895867575 ; Dimensions (in inches): 0.35 x 10.89 x 8.52 Rating: 3 star
AutoCAD® 2000 For Dummies
	With AutoCAD 2000 For Dummies, you'll quickly discover just how easy it is to create professional-quality designs and drawings. Authors Mark Middlebrook and Bud Smith show you how to set up a design, draw and edit lines, add text and dimensions, even incorporate AutoCAD documents into your Web pages-all while avoiding those common "gotchas." Whether you're a new AutoCAD user or you've just upgraded to AutoCAD 2000, this easy-to-use reference delivers all the answers you need to get up to speed. Inside, find helpful advice on how to: Discover the new AutoCAD 2000 features-and put them to work Take full advantage of color and lineweight with the new AutoCAD 2000 approach Use both menu and toolbar access to commands Set up a drawing so that it prints without problems Speed up your work by using the command line as an accelerator Enhance your Web pages with the new AutoCAD 2000 Web access features Increase accessibility of your AutoCAD drawings by using AutoCAD DesignCenter No rating specified
AutoCAD 2000: No Experience Required
	Paperback - 621 pages (April 1999) Sybex; ISBN: 0782124984 ; Dimensions (in inches): 1.65 x 8.95 x 7.45 Rating: 5 star
Mastering AutoCAD 2000 Premium Edition
	Mastering AutoCAD 2000 is an ideal companion for any engineer who uses the popular CAD program from Autodesk. Its 1,600-plus pages are filled with screen shots, illustrations, notes, and tips that will help new users master the learning curve of AutoCAD. It will also open up the new features of the latest AutoCAD release to users of previous versions. Beginning with introductory material on AutoCAD, the first section of the book focuses on learning the program and familiarizing the user with the philosophy, tools, and interface. Later, the book turns to tutorials and tips for becoming technically proficient, and the book closes with sections on modeling and imaging in 3-D. A hardcover with fine quality paper and superior binding, this massive tome will lie flat, making it a pleasure to use while working with the program. You'll never need one hand to hold the book while working through the examples. Rating: 4 star
3D Modeling in AutoCAD: Creating and Using 3D Models in AutoCAD 2000
	From drawing plans for the latest car to a dream house, AutoCAD is the drafting and drawing program of choice. If you have a working knowledge of AutoCAD, this book with CD-ROM will help you advance to the program's next level -- its remarkably powerful capabilities in 3D. Leading you step by step toward mastering 3D design and drafting with AutoCAD 2000, John E. Wilson fully explains the concepts and principles of the program's 3D features, and provides useful illustrations, examples, and hands-on exercises. The book describes every 3D command in detail, reaching beyond AutoCAD's on-screen help and program manuals to guide you through working with 3D wireframe models in 3D space; building surface models; solid modeling; 2D output and paper space; and renderings from 3D models. With a CD-ROM of corresponding utilities, exercises, and sample files -- plus bonus files -- 3D Modeling in AutoCAD: Creating and Using 3D Models in AutoCAD 2000 is your key to the world of 3D wizardry. Rating: 5 star
Running Today's Factory : A Proven Strategy for Lean Manufacturing
No Picture Available	Manufacturing management consultants emphasize the underlying principles of lean manufacturing as a systematic philosophy of production. They say their program can especially help small and medium companies become more competitive. The challenge, factory physics basics, operational stability and continual improvement, quality at the source, and measuring are among the concerns they address.Book News, Inc.®, Portland, OR Rating: 5 star
Welder's Handbook : A Complete Guide to Mig, Tig, Arc & Oxyacetylene Welding
	Finch has updated and revised his classic handbook with the latest information available on welding, brazing, and cutting; equipment and safety; fitting and jigging; gas welding, cutting, brazing, and soldering; arc, MIG and TIG welding; plasma cutting; and more. Rating: 4 star
Precision Press Brake
	Precision Press Brake includes all of the three following textbooks:Introduction to Precision Press Brake (c) 1991 will take the beginning student through an in-depth study of the following subjects: general math, trigonometry, bend functions, basic flat pattern, tooling and proper selection and much more. Intermediate Precision Press Brake (c) 1992 picks up where Introduction to Precision Press Brake leaves off. Introducing the student to such things as bump radius, acute tooling and it's uses, introduction to notching as relates to press brake forming, blueprint reading and program writing. No rating specified
Press Brake Technology: A Guide to Precision Sheet Metal Bending
No Picture Available	Hardcover - 225 pages 1 edition (March 1997) No rating specified
Pro-Engineer Tutorial (Release 2000i-2)
	Paperback - 254 pages (August 1, 2000) Rating: 4 star
Applications in Sheet Metal : Using Pro/SHEETMETAL and Pro/ENGINEER (Release 2000i-2)
	Paperback - 362 pages (December 18, 2000) Schroff Development Corp. Rating: 5 star
Engineering Design with SolidWorks 2000
	This text focuses on providing a solid foundation in SolidWorks along with a competency based project approach. Commands are introduced in a step-by-step manner. Each chapter addresses a progressive learning approach, lists desired outcomes and usage competencies, and identifies a project with reflective information on the previous project situation. The book complements the on-line tutorials contained within SolidWorks. Rating: 5 star
Designing Parts With Solid Works
	Employing a highly graphical approach, the author guides designers through the solid computer model creation process with an emphasis on avoiding costly errors. There are no comments stating what has changed in the second edition, if anything. Rating: 3 star
AutoCAD Database Connectivity
	A book/CD-ROM resource valuable for programmers, information managers, and design professionals. Offers coverage of AutoCAD/database integration, including basics of good database design, and a step-by- step approach to development of real-world applications. Contains sections on the dbConnect user interface, database design and SQL, and application development, plus chapter summaries and exercises. The companion CD-ROM contains drawings, databases, and application code. The author has 20 years of programming experience. Rating: 4 star
Ornamental Designs from Architectural Sheet Metal
No Picture Available	The Complete Broschart & Braun Catalog, Ca. 1900. 96 pages (April 1992) No rating specified
Metal Cutting, Fourth Edition
	Trent (University of Birmingham) and Wright (University of California, Berkeley) introduce the essential features of metal cutting, and the roles played by forces and stresses, heat, materials, and coolants and lubricants. The fourth edition adds four chapters that reflect the trend towards high speed machining of aerospace and other difficult-to-machine alloys, and the use of the computer to support analytical and computer modeling of cutting. No rating specified
Techniques of Pressworking Sheet Metal
No Picture Available	An Engineering Approach to Die Design. 596 pages. Second Edition (31 March 1997) No rating specified
CNC Programming Handbook
	The most up to date, practical, and in-depth guide to CNC programming is finally here! Extraordinarily comprehensive, CNC Programming Handbook presents material on virtually all CNC programming subjects in great detail and discusses CNC milling and turning operations. Written with the CNC programmer working in the field in mind, this unique guide covers just about every subject a typical programmer may encounter on a daily basis. No rating specified
Mistake-Proofing for Operators : The Zqc System (Shopfloor Series)
No Picture Available	ZQC is based on the principle that defects are prevented by controlling the performance of a process so that it cannot produce defects, even when a mistake is made by the machine or a human operator. Instead of pointing fingers at people, ZQC finds ways to keep errors from turning into defects. This book introduces front-line workers to the basic methodology of ZQC in a succinct, easy to read format that covers all aspects of this important manufacturing improvement strategy. No rating specified
Ultimate Sheet Metal Fabrication
	144 pages paperback. Recommended by readers as the very best covering panel beating e.g. creating complex metal forms out of flat sheet metal. Rating: 4 star
Metal Fabricator's Handbook
	Winner of the prestigious Moto Award for "Best Technical How-to Book" in 1984, the METAL FABRICATOR'S HANDBOOK applies master metal craftsman Ron Fournier's unique metal fabricating skills--developed during years of building Indy cars, drag racers, stockers, custom show cars, and sports GT race cars. Covers MIG, TIG, arc- and gas-welding, fuel and oil tanks, exhaust headers, and much more. Rating: 4 star
Victorian Architectural Sheet-Metal Ornaments : A Reprint of the 1887 Catalog
	Paperback - 196 pages (December 1999) Dimensions (in Inches): 0.49 x 10.87 x 8.07 No rating specified
Inside Solidworks
	Paperback - 576 pages 2nd Ed (October 2000) OnWord Press; ISBN: 0766823482 Rating: 5 star
The Metal Databook
	Presents in a tabular format data such as the chemical composition, mechanical and physical properties, and heat treatment temperatures of cast irons, steel, aluminum, copper, zinc, related alloys, and powder metallurgy. Also included are international standards for various grades of metal and test methods for determining material properties. An on-the-job reference for engineering professionals. Book News, Inc.®, Portland, OR No rating specified
Tabletop Machining
	Tabletop Machining gives the reader not just the "hows" but also the "whys" of machining practices using the lathe and milling machine for metalworking. Included are down-to-earth descriptions as well as detailed photos and drawings. In addition, a large selection of project photos illustrates the amazing work that has been produced by craftsmen using small but capable miniature machine tools. Rating: 4 star
Marketing your Business
	This book is targeted at small and medium businesses alike and is written for companies that serve either small or global markets. Divided into theoretical and practical sections, users are provided with detailed explanations of the resources and skills needed to market a company and product/service range effectively. A 700MB CD-ROM is also included with the book, containing freeware and trialware applications, together with video tutorials and additional material to compliment various chapters in the book. Rating: 5 star

General interest books:

5S for Operators : 5 Pillars of the Visual Workplace
	Operator books are based on the principles of adult learning to meet the reading needs of a shopfloor audience. Written at the appropriate reading level, these books are heavily illustrated with photos and drawings. The text is set up with one concept for every two to four pages so that it can be easily read in chunks; headers and assists in the margin make the significance of each section stand out. Rating: 4 star
The Cnc Workbook : An Introduction to Computer Numerical Control
	Computer numerical control programming skills are important to any engineering student. The CNC Workbook: An Introduction to Computer Numerical Control is an affordable text and software combination designed to introduce students to CNC and provide them with an opportunity to learn and practice at their own pace. The workbook teaches students about CNC programming, and the software, TORCAM CNCez, allows students to create CNC programs and test them in a simulated manufacturing environment. The CNC Workbook may be used as a complete text for a course in computer numerical control, or as an instructional supplement if CNC is a component of another course. Students can even use this package to learn about CNC on their own, outside of the classroom environment. The software will run on high and low end computers, and is ideal for learning, teaching, and testing CNC programming Rating: 4 star
Advanced Machining Technology Handbook
	Offers mechanical engineers information from over 150 companies on new fabrication and assembly methods being used to manufacture advanced products and components. Considers sheetmetal and press processes such as fine-blanking and orbital forging, machine-shop methods such as trepanning and shear-forming, fastening and joining techniques such as magneforming and aluminum brazing, surface treatment methods such as hardcoating and electrolizing, and electrochemical processes such and electropolishing and eletroforming. Rating: 4 star
An Introduction to Cnc MacHining and Programming
No picture available	For the machinist or programmer using computer numerical control. This elementary textbook explains principles and recent developments. Uses the reader's knowledge of conventional machines to explain the operation of CNC machining. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or. Rating: 5 star
Applied Manufacturing Process Planning: With Emphasis on Metal Forming and Machining
	Preface Applied Manufacturing Process Planning is unique in that it is application-oriented and follows actual manufacturing plan development closely. Some differences do exist between manufacturers, such as reporting relationships and product design, but basic plan development is common. Chapters are organized in the sequence used to develop manufacturing plans in actual practice. Each chapter is illustrated to clarify the discussion of the subject involved, and examples are provided. Also, chapters are provided that serve as support and refresher updates to chapters that detail elements of a manufacturing plan. These pages are identified with shaded edges. Machined parts, upset parts, and sheet metal parts have been selected as a representative cross section of manufactured parts for detailed discussion and illustration of manufacturing plan development. The planning functions discussed and illustrated in this book can be employed to develop manufacturing plans for most other manufactured products. Rating: No rating specified
Affordable Automation
	How to bring cost-effective automation to our company--with minimal cost. With the help of this innovative guide, you'll discover how small-and medium-sized companies can survive and prosper by turning to efficient automation--with minimal cost and little operational disruption. Affordable Automation offers proven cost-reduction techniques for successfully introducing automation to your company. The book also provides solid advice on integrating manufacturing processes, reacting quickly to changes in production needs, and helping employees join in the effort to lower costs and improve product quality. This concise, step-by-step reference full explores: economical, flexible synchronous/asynchronous systems to advance manufacturing technology in industry; hands-on techniques to ensure an affordable error-free manufacturing environment; cost-effective manufacturing systems to improve the performance of production lines; economical control systems to monitor and control productivity both quantitatively and qualitatively. Whether you're a manufacturing executive, manager, or engineer, this expert guide gives you the know-how required to re-engineer the automation process in your company--at a cost you can afford. Rating: 3 star
3C: A Proven Alternative to MRPII for Optimizing Supply Chain Performance
	Lack of materials or goods to satisfy customer orders under current market conditions represents an extremely costly and important problem facing businesses today. This is a problem that companies have spent hundreds of millions of dollars trying to solve. This book introduces a new theory, 3C, which will solve these problems. The authors, experts from Lucent Technologies, discuss in detail the relationship between the 3Cs - capacity, commonality, and consumption - and how this relationship can revolutionize your business. You will learn how to: reduce overhead expense and improve shipping performance by using the business capacity as the basis for materials planning; reduce investments in inventory by using the commonality of components; obtain dramatic improvements in the lead time of customer orders by using the actual consumption of materials instead of inaccurate sales forecasts as the basis for purchasing. Rating: 4 star
Lean Thinking
	In their landmark book The Machine That Changed the World, James Womack and Daniel Jones, two of the top industrial analysts in the world, explained how companies can dramatically improve their performance through the "lean production" approach pioneered by Toyota. Lean Thinking extends these ideas to provide a rallying cry for today's corporate leaders. After a decade of downsizing and reengineering, most companies in North America, Europe, and Japan are still stuck, searching for a formula for sustainable growth and success. The problem, as Womack and Jones explain in Lean Thinking, is that managers have lost sight of value for the customer and how to create it. By focusing on their existing organizations and outdated definitions of value, managers create waste, and the economies of the advanced countries continue to stagnate. Rating: 4 star

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