Individuals who will be involved in design and manufacturing of finished products need to understand the grand spectrum of manufacturing technology. Comprehensive and fundamental, this book introduces and elaborates on the field of manufacturing technology-its processes, materials, tooling and equipment. The book emphasizes the fundamentals of processes, their capabilities, typical applications, advantages, and limitations, Thorough and insightful, it provides mathematical modeling and equations as needed to enhance the basic understanding of the material at hand.