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Paperback: 240 pages
Publisher: Laurence King (25 Jun 2007)
Language English
ISBN-10: 1856695069
ISBN-13: 978-1856695060
Product Dimensions: 23.9 x 16.5 x 2 cm

Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 49,773 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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- #20 in Books > Science & Nature > Engineering & Technology > Engineering Skills & Design > Industrial Design
- #21 in Books > Science & Nature > Engineering & Technology > Production, Manufacturing & Operational > Manufacturing

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There are many different ways in which a product can be manufactured but most designers probably know only a handful of techniques in any detail. Both informative and inspirational, Making It covers a broad range of almost 90 production methods. As well as describing each process, the text offers guidance on its pros and cons and on suitable production volumes, the costs involved, speed of production, relevant materials and typical applications.

About the Author

Chris Lefteri is Senior Lecturer in Product Design at Central Saint Martins College of Design, London. He also runs his own packaging, furniture and product-design business in London. His previous books include five titles in the Materials for Inspirational Design series covering Plastic, Wood, Glass, Metals and Ceramics.

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This chapter encompasses some of the oldest processes used in the manufacture of objects, and these processes can be quite simply categorized by the fact that they use tools that cut away, shape, and remove material. Read the first page

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Essential for product designers. 18 Aug 2007

By W. Credicott

Format:Paperback

I've recently purchased this book, and am so impressed with the amount of information packed into this attractive handbook. The book made up part of my reading list for the start of my course in September, and I know it's going to be the ultimate resource when it comes to choosing suitable materials and processes in relation to a breif. A must for anyone serious about design, suitable from As level and upwards.

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the perfect balance 23 Oct 2008

By J. P. L. Dimond

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what more could you want from a book about manufacturing...its perfect not too much text but loads of really good info... a must for any design student :) really easy to flick through and take in.

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A' Level Product Design 3 July 2009

By Kevin Abel

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I purchased this book for my A' Level Product Design students as it covers a huge range of manufacturing techniques. It has proved very popular and has improved the quality of their Product Analysis research.

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excellent book!

Bought this to help with the design sections of my engineering degree and I am very happy with it!!

The layout of the book looks great, its very easy to flick through... Read more

Published 28 days ago by Nananki

Great Book

Great book for giving an overview of manufacturing techniques. Could do with a bit more detailed information but to be fair this probably should be split into numerous books by... Read more

Published 16 months ago by Jon W

great reference book

a great book for reference... and very easy to understand.
what would make it a absolutly lovely book would be if you could have a samples page/ box that came with it.

Published 18 months ago by G. Bevis

Good Overview + Resource

This book is a great overview of manufacturing methods. It covers most of the processes in a brief but concise manner (look inside book for further details). Read more

Published on 14 April 2010 by Oliver C

Making it simple.

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Published on 28 July 2009 by N. J. Reynolds

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