Product and Furniture Design by Rob Thompson. Designers are presented with a myriad of choices when preparing work for manufacture. Whether professionals or students, they must be thoroughly knowledgeable about how their designs can be produced efficiently and effectively. Here is one the first books to provide that information, built on the authority of Rob Thompson’s highly acclaimed Manufacturing Processes for Design Professionals. Clearly presented and highly detailed, the book is organized into three easily referenced parts: forming, joining, and finishing. An explanation of each manufacturing process provides a full technical description; analysis of typical applications; and information on cost, speed, and environmental impact. Step-by-step case studies show a product or component being manufactured by a leading international supplier. Photographs of geometry, detail, color, and surface finish complete the practical information. Chapters are; Part 1 forming technology Compression molding Thermoforming Rotation molding Plastic extrusion Injection molding Metal injection molding Foam molding Dip molding High pressure die casting Investment casting Metal press forming Punching and blanking Metal spinning Tube and section bending Swaging Superplastic forming Ceramic press molding Ceramic slip casting Steam bending CNC machining Loom weaving Laser cutting Part 2 joining technology Hot plate welding Ultrasonic welding Staking CNC joinery Assembly Upholstery Part 3 finishing technology Tampo printing Screen printing Anodizing Automated spray painting Electroplating Vacuum metalizing

Softcover, 192 pages, 225mm x 235mm, color photos, brand new but cover is bound upside down to contents which is a bit ironic in a book on design. Check out my other listings for more books Im happy to combine postage where possible. Pickup is at Seddon.