Suitable for the students who create prototypes, designs for low-volume production runs, and designs that utilize craft, this book describes more than 30 manufacturing processes, from the traditional and established to emerging technologies.

How to use this book; Introduction; Part One, Forming Technology: Reaction Injection Molding; Vacuum Casting; Vacuum Forming; Mold Making; Lost-wax Casting; Sand Casting; Panel Beating; CNC Machining: Metal Machining; CNC Turret Punching; Electrical Discharge Machining: Wire EDM; Electroforming; Ceramic Wheel Throwing; Jiggering and Jolleying; Kiln Forming Glass; Studio Glassblowing: Colour; Lampworking: Latheworking; Veneer Laminating: Vacuum Pressing; Composite Laminating: Hand Lay-up; Filament Winding; Rapid Prototyping: DMLS; SLA; Laser Cutting; Water-jet Cutting; Photochemical Machining; Press Braking; Centrifugal Casting; Part Two, Joining: Arc Welding: MIG; TIG; Soldering and Brazing; Resistance Welding; Wood Joinery: Biscuit and Comb; Dowl, Housing and Inlay; Part Three, Finishing: Electroplating; Flocking; Metal Patination; Grinding, Sanding, Polishing: Honing; Lapping; Hand Polishing; RBS; Wheel Grinding; Spray Painting: High-gloss Lacquer