The second edition of this textbook covers the main aspects of the manufacturing process within the engineering industry; from tooling and the alteration of shapes to the finishing process. It has been revised and updated to incorporate the recent BTEC syllabus changes, making this book useful reading for anyone studying manufacturing engineering. A series of exercises clarifies the central arguments allowing students to assess their own level of understanding and together with volume 2 these books provide comprehensive coverage of the subject for BTEC and HNC/HND students.