E-Book Overview
Engineers rely on Groover because of the book’s quantitative and engineering-oriented approach that provides more equations and numerical problem exercises. The fifth edition introduces more modern topics, including new materials, processes and systems. End of chapter problems are also thoroughly revised to make the material more relevant. Several figures have been enhanced to significantly improve the quality of artwork. All of these changes will help engineers better understand the topic and how they apply it in the field.
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FEATURES OF THIS BOOK AND ITS WEBSITE FOR STUDENTS: Fundamentals of Modern Manufacturing: Materials, Processes, and Systems contains 40 chapters. Chapter 1 provides an introduction and overview of manufacturing. Chapters 2 through 9 are concerned with engineering materials and product attributes; Chapters 10 through 36 cover manufacturing processes and related technologies; and Chapters 37 through 40 describe the systems of manufacturing. To assist in the learning process for students, the following materials are provided in the book: ➢ More than 550 end-of-chapter Problems. The answers to selected problems can be found in an Appendix at the back of the book (before the Index). ➢ Many numerical example problems throughout the text. These example problems are similar to some of the end-of-chapter exercise problems. ➢ More than 750 end-of-chapter Review Questions. These questions are descriptive whereas nearly all of the end-of-chapter Problems are quantitative. ➢ Historical Notes describing the origins of many of the manufacturing topics discussed in the book. ➢ Units used in the book (International System and U.S. Customary System) are provided in the inside back cover, which also includes procedures for converting between SI and USCS units. In addition, we have provided the following materials on the companion website for the book: ➢ Video clips of many of the manufacturing processes and related topics that are described in the book. ➢ More than 600 Multiple Choice Quiz questions, one quiz for each chapter, which can be used by students to test their knowledge of chapter topics. Students should consult with their instructors about the availability of the correct answers to these questions. To access the website, go to www.wiley.com/college/groover. After entering the website, students should select the link for this book and click on “student companion site” to access the content for students.
FOR INSTRUCTORS: For instructors who adopt the book for their courses, the following support materials are available on the companion website for the book: ➢ A set of Powerpoint slides for all chapters for instructors to use in their class lectures. Instructors can decide whether to make these slides available to their students.
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➢ A series of video clips of many of the processes discussed in the book. These video clips can be used in class to illustrate the processes, and students can also view these clips independently on the website. ➢ A Solutions Manual covering all review questions and end-of-chapter problems in the book. Instructors can use these materials as homework exercises and/or to design tests and exams for their courses. ➢ A set of multiple choice quizzes, one quiz for each chapter, with a separate folder for instructors that includes answers to the quiz questions. Instructors can decide whether to make the answers available to their students. Instructors can also use the quiz questions to design tests and exams for their courses. ➢ A set of case studies developed by Prof. Dan Waldorf of California Polytechnic University at San Luis Obispo. These case studies are designed to be used in conjunction with the video clips located on the website as well as the book. Instructors can us