CONCISE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF MATERIALS PROCESSING

Explains how materials are transformed from their raw-materials state to useful products. This encyclopedia covers articles on casting techniques, deformation processing, crystal growth, heat-treatment, machining and joining techniques, as well as the production and consolidation of powders. It offers information on materials processing.
A compact anthology drawn from Elsevier's highly regarded "Encyclopedia of Materials: Science and Technology", this volume explains how materials are transformed from their raw-materials state to useful products. Coverage includes articles on casting techniques, deformation processing, crystal growth, heat-treatment, machining and joining techniques, as well as the production and consolidation of powders. It includes a concise point of reference for quality information on materials processing. It bridges the divide between academia and professionals. Readers get the exceptional content for a fraction of the price of "Encyclopedia of Materials: Science and Technology".