Download or read book Fundamentals of Manufacturing, Second Edition written by Philip D. Rufe and published by Society of Manufacturing Engineers. This book was released on 2002 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you are an engineer considering certification, or a non-engineer seeking to communicate more intelligently about manufacturing-related issues, Fundamentals of Manufacturing provides virtually all the information you need to know. The book is based singularly on SME's certification Institute's 'Body of Knowledge.' Fifteen manufacturing experts, including educators, practitioners in the field, subject matter specialists, have checked the content for relevancy, accuracy and clarity, guaranteeing focused self-study and solid answers to questions regarding the fundamentals. Features: Thorough review of manufacturing fundamentals with samples and practice problems; Detailed table of contents and index; Referencing feature provides quick access to figures, tables, equations, problems and solutions; Mathematical equations, newly reformatted, are arranged logically according to the sequence they're presented; Includes a number key to practice problems; Up-to-date with current theoretical models, notably lean manufacturing. Benefits: Increased knowledge of manufacturing engineering and what is covered on the Fundamentals of Manufacturing Certification Examination; Example questions and problems prepare you for real-world situations; Great reference. Specific Information is logically enumerated, so it's easy to find; Orderly presentation and layout makes for good retention and enjoyable reading.