Product Design and Factory Development (Handbook of Manufacturing Engineering, Second Edition)

Today's fast-paced manufacturing culture demands a handbook that provides how-to, no-holds-barred, no-frills information. Completely revised and updated, the Handbook of Manufacturing Engineering is now presented in four volumes. Keeping the same general format as the first edition, this second edition not only provides more information but makes it more accessible. Each individual volume narrows the focus while broadening the coverage, giving you immediate access to the information you need. Volume One, Product Design and Factory Development reveals how human factors deeply affect productivit Reveals how human factors deeply affect productivity in the workplace and why the modern manufacturing engineer must be well versed in these areas. This book considers historical data for anthropometry and explores the impact of injuries, product liability, and low productivity on product cost. It outlines the basic concepts of reliability theory. Front Cover Preface Editor Contributors Contents Chapter 1. Product Development Chapter 2. Product Design Chapter 3. The Deductive Machine Troubleshooting Process Chapter 4. Factory Requirements Chapter 5. Factory Design Chapter 6. Human Elements in the Factory Chapter 7. Computers and Controllers Back Cover Practical Cost Estimating for Manufacturing. Product Tooling and Equipment. Computer-Aided Process Planning. Work Measurement. Control of Production and Materials. Control of Quality