Manufacturing Process and Equipment or Beyond Chaos

Manufacturing Process and Equipment

Author: George Tlusty

Manufacturing Processes and Equipment by George Tlusty describes and explains existing production processes and machinery. More importantly, it uses the powerful analytical tools of machine science (heat transfer, vibrations, control theory) and applies them to the solution of manufacturing problems. There is more emphasis on the analytical development and application of engineering theory to manufacturing problems and students are encouraged to generate their own computer solutions to gain understanding.

Unique features

• Integrates analytical tools from other machine science subjects (e.g., heat transfer, vibrations, control theory) and applies them to manufacturing processes
• Includes chapters on machine tools and other production equipment, discussing the aspects of performance and design drives, structures, and controls
• Emphasizes understanding of production machinery, its improvement and automation, so students are able to specify, select, install, and use new equipment
• Presents analytical development and necessary derivations in some detail and encourages students to develop their own computer programs to solve problems

Booknews

This textbook for a senior level course in the mechanical and industrial engineering curriculum concentrates on the traditional processes of forming, cutting, assembly, and welding and the corresponding equipment before concluding with a chapter on the more specialized nontraditional processes. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Table of Contents:

1. Manufacturing Management.

2. Engineering Materials and Their Properties.

3. Primary Metalworking.

4. Metal Forming Technology.

5. Metal Forming Mechanics.

6. Processing of Polymers.

7. Cutting Technology.

8. Cutting Mechanics.

9. Design of Machine Tools: Drives, and Structures.

10. Automation.

11. Assembly: Material Handling and Welding.

12. Non-Traditional Processes.

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Beyond Chaos: The Expert Edge in Managing Software Development

Author: Larry L L Constantin

"In Beyond Chaos, the keenest contributions to the Management Forum have been incorporated into a single volume to reveal best practices in managing software projects and organizations. The forty-five essays contained in this book are written by many of the leading names in software development, software engineering, and technical management. Each piece has been selected and edited to provide highly focused ideas and suggestions that can be translated into immediate practice. Pragmatic and provocative, they address key management concerns involving people, planning and productivity, coping under pressure, quality, development processes, and leadership and teamwork."--BOOK JACKET.

Booknews

Reprints 45 essays originally published in the Management Forum of magazine. The authors, who are working managers and consultants in the software industry, discuss dealing with difficult people, managing from the bottom-up, coping with project failure, sustaining teamwork, and building software to throw away. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)