This latest book in Rob Thompson's series of highly acclaimed reference guides for design students provides an understanding of the environmental impact of materials manufacturing processes & product lifecycles & a guide on how to select & use them in an intelligent way Divided into three easily referenced parts
- Materials Processes & Lifecycle
- the book is packed with practical information & in-depth analysis on 15 materials 14 processes & six production lifecycles Each material process or production lifecycle features a full technical description concise notes for the designer on its suitability efficiency cost-effectiveness & environmental impact & fully illustrated step-by-step case studies showing a product component or material being manufactured by a leading international supplier