Unlike many "cookbook" style engineering texts that focus solely on formulas, Ghosh and Mallik take a scientific approach. They don’t just tell you how a machine works; they explain the physics behind why it works.

Focuses on plasticity and work hardening.

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A critical chapter for modern manufacturing, covering Abrasive Jet Machining (AJM), Ultrasonic Machining (USM), Electro-Chemical Machining (ECM), and Electro-Discharge Machining (EDM).

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It was a sunny morning in July when Rohan, a third-year mechanical engineering student, arrived at the production floor of a leading manufacturing company in the city. He had been assigned to work under the guidance of Mr. Kumar, a seasoned production engineer, as part of his internship program. Rohan had been reading "Manufacturing Science" by Amitabha Ghosh and Mallik to get a better understanding of the manufacturing processes, and he was excited to see the concepts in action.