{"product_id":"industrial-design-isbn-9780470055380","title":"Industrial Design","description":"\u003ci\u003eIndustrial Design: Materials and Manufacturing Guide, Second Edition\u003c\/i\u003e provides the detailed coverage of materials and manufacturing processes that industrial designers need without the in-depth and overly technical discussions commonly directed toward engineers. Author Jim Lesko gives you the practical knowledge you need to develop a real-world understanding of materials and processes and make informed choices for industrial design projects.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e In this book, you will find everything from basic terminology to valuable insights on why certain shapes work best for particular applications. You'll learn how to extract the best performance from all of the most commonly used methods and materials.  Introduction\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Manufacturing Methods\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Metals\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Metal Forming\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Metal Cutting\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Thermal Joining\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Metal Finishing \u0026amp; Coatings\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Resins (Polymers) \"Plastics\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Resin Forming Processes\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Machining Plastics\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Joining Plastics\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Finishing Plastics\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Rubbers and Elastomers\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Natural Engineering Materials\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Composites\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Computer Aided Design\/Rapid Prototype \u003ci\u003e\"...a useful reference to established industrial designers...a real boon to students wanting to enhance their understanding of basic technical issues.\"\u003c\/i\u003e ( Designer, September) \u003cp\u003eJim Lesko, IDSA, recently retired as Head of Art and Design and Chair of Industrial Design at the University of Bridgeport. He is currently Professor and Director of International Relations at Dongsea University in Busan, South Korea, and Principal of Lesko Design, an industrial design office. He has an MFA in design from Carnegie Mellon University and an MFA in Sculpture from Pratt Institute.\u003c\/p\u003e   \u003cp\u003eA classic guide to the technical aspects of product design—now revised and updated for today's industrial designer\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSince 1998, Industrial Design: Materials and Manufacturing Guide has provided the detailed coverage of materials and manufacturing processes that industrial designers need, without the in-depth and overly technical discussions commonly directed toward engineers. Now author Jim Lesko updates this key text to include recent advances in manufacturing processes and new materials that are available, as well as such developments and updates on desktop rapid prototyping and rapid tooling.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn this Second Edition, you'll find everything from basic terminology to valuable insights on why certain shapes work best for particular applications. You'll learn how to extract the best performance from all of the most commonly used methods and materials, and gain the practical knowledge you need to develop a real-world understanding of materials and processes and make informed choices for industrial design projects.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis new edition gives you:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThorough coverage of forming, cutting, and joining of metals, plastics, ceramics, and glass\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExpanded discussions of plastic finishing, metal and plastic composite materials, ferrous and non-ferrous materials\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNew information on desktop rapid prototyping and rapid tooling\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn easy-to-use chart format that lists advantages and disadvantages of each material and manufacturing method\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhether you're a professional industrial designer in need of a ready reference or a student looking to solidify your understanding of basic technical issues, Industrial Design: Materials and Manufacturing Guide, Second Edition will help you quickly master fundamentals— so you can sooner start designing successful products.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989417050341,"sku":"NP9780470055380","price":87.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780470055380.jpg?v=1761784024","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/industrial-design-isbn-9780470055380","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}