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Introduction
Manufacturing and Automation Technology provides complete study of
the basic elements of manufacturing and automation and how they affect the
world that we live in. It covers the materials, processes, and management
techniques used in the industry.
Textbook Organization
This textbook is organized into twelve units of study representing the
entire range of manufacturing. These units consist of:
✲ Introduction to Manufacturing
✲ Manufacturing Materials
✲ Primary Manufacturing Processes
✲ Secondary Manufacturing Processes
✲ Establishing a Manufacturing Enterprise
✲ Designing and Engineering Products
✲ Developing Manufacturing Systems
✲ Manufacturing the Product
✲ Marketing the Product
✲ Performing Financial Activities
✲ Automating Manufacturing Systems
✲ Manufacturing and Society
As you use this textbook you will learn that manufacturing is a managed
system that draws upon many resources. You will explore a number of mate-
rials and material processing techniques common to manufacturing. You will
have the opportunity to change the form of materials using material process-
ing techniques. You will also study how people efficiently use resources to
manage these activities. You will find out how activities are managed. You
may then apply this newly developed knowledge in a realistic setting. You
will form a company to design, produce, and market a product. You will be
introduced to the concepts of leadership and entrepreneurship while partici-
pating in these activities.

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Introduction
Manufacturing and Automation Technology provides complete study of
the basic elements of manufacturing and automation and how they affect the
world that we live in. It covers the materials, processes, and management
techniques used in the industry.
Textbook Organization
This textbook is organized into twelve units of study representing the
entire range of manufacturing. These units consist of:
✲ Introduction to Manufacturing
✲ Manufacturing Materials
✲ Primary Manufacturing Processes
✲ Secondary Manufacturing Processes
✲ Establishing a Manufacturing Enterprise
✲ Designing and Engineering Products
✲ Developing Manufacturing Systems
✲ Manufacturing the Product
✲ Marketing the Product
✲ Performing Financial Activities
✲ Automating Manufacturing Systems
✲ Manufacturing and Society
As you use this textbook you will learn that manufacturing is a managed
system that draws upon many resources. You will explore a number of mate-
rials and material processing techniques common to manufacturing. You will
have the opportunity to change the form of materials using material process-
ing techniques. You will also study how people efficiently use resources to
manage these activities. You will find out how activities are managed. You
may then apply this newly developed knowledge in a realistic setting. You
will form a company to design, produce, and market a product. You will be
introduced to the concepts of leadership and entrepreneurship while partici-
pating in these activities.

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Introduction
Each chapter begins with a list of objectives. You should review these
objectives before studying the chapter. New manufacturing-related terms
appear in bold-itals. In the margin these terms are defined in a running glos-
sary. At the end of each chapter, a list of these terms is given so you can
review. Also given at the end of each chapter are review questions covering
the material in the chapter. Several end-of-chapter activities are given so you
can apply the knowledge gained in the chapter just studied.
Special Features
As you use this textbook, you will find a number of boxed features. These
features were designed to give you additional information about manufacturing
and how it relates to the world are around you. The four features include the
following:
✲ Academic Links. These provide additional information to highlight how
mathematics, science, communications, and social studies are part of the
manufacturing world.
✲ Technology Links. These provide additional information on how manu-
facturing relates and works with other technologies, such as transporta-
tion, communications, agriculture, energy and power, construction, and
medical technology.
✲ Career Links. These provide additional information about careers that are
related to manufacturing.
✲ Green Manufacturing Links. These provide additional information on
green processes and techniques applied in manufacturing.
Safety and Measurement in
Manufacturing
Before you begin the study of manufacturing, it is necessary for you to
review a few basic concepts from your earlier classes. These concepts can be
divided into two groups: safety and measurement.
Safety in Manufacturing
Life is full of hazards. As you move through the day, you encounter
situations that could cause harm to you. A car could hit you as you cross the
street. You could fall or slip as you climb stairs. However, you can reduce the
chance of being hurt by acting responsibly.
Likewise, the manufacturing environment has many hazards. In factories,
there are machines and materials being used by people. There are sharp cut-
ters, moving shafts, hot materials, fumes, and many other conditions that
could harm workers. The chance of injury can be reduced through thoughtful
action. This practice is called safety. It is all the actions people take to reduce
the likelihood of personal injury. These safety practices can be grouped into
three categories. The categories are safety with people, safety with machines,
and safety with materials.

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Wright, R. Thomas
Manufacturing and automation technology. -- 3rd ed. / R. Thomas
Wright, Michael Berkeihiser
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Page 56Unit 2 Manufacturing Materials click to expand contents

Page 100Unit 3 Primary Manufacturing Processes click to expand contents

Page 132Unit 4 Secondary Manufacturing Processes click to expand contents

Page 238Unit 5 Establishing a Manufacturing Enterprise click to expand contents

Page 264Unit 6 Designing and Engineering Products click to expand contents

Page 332Unit 8 Manufacturing the Product click to expand contents

Page 356Unit 9 Marketing the Product click to expand contents

Page 390Unit 10 Performing Financial Activities click to expand contents

Page 406Unit 11 Automating Manufacturing Systems click to expand contents

Page 438Unit 12 Manufacturing and Society click to expand contents

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