Industrial Press Glossary of Metalworking Terms – GMT-3128

ISBN-13: 978-0831131289
ISBN-10: 0831131284

As the only modern glossary of terms related to the fabrication and use of metals and metallurgy, this resource covers more than 4,000 essential general and functional terms used in all areas related to metalworking and manufacturing technology. Many entries are cross-referenced to make related topics instantly accessible. Each entry contains a cross-referencing system that makes all related topics instantly accessible. In addition, each topic is defined as far as possible in basic terms, and then every key word important to the explanation that is defined elsewhere in the book is underlined to serve as a reference to the article on that subject.

Features:

A simple A Z approach and cross-referencing system.
Includes CNC and some information on plastics.
Glossary contains professional organizations, addresses, phone numbers, fax numbers, web sites and descriptions of many trademark names of alloys and processes along with manufacturer?s names and addresses.

Contents:

Preface
Key to Abbreviations
Miscellaneous Equivalents
Metal Terms A to Z
List of Manufacturers and Addresses of Proprietary Alloys and Processes

About the Author
Dick Pohanish is a publishing professional and information specialist. He has spent more than 25 years in technical, scientific book, and information publishing and is the former executive vice president of Van Nostrand Reinhold and president of Van Nostrand Reinhold Information Systems. Pohanish has authored more than a dozen books, including Machinerys Handbook Pocket Companion.