The textbook is systematically split into two comprehensive volumes. Each volume targets distinct phases of the production and fabrication processes. Volume 1: Foundry, Forming, and Welding

Dedicate extra time to the mathematical derivations in Volume 2, specifically Merchant's force analysis and Taylor's tool life equations. Master these concepts by solving the step-by-step numerical examples provided at the end of the chapters.

: Released in July 2018, this edition is the most current for the primary processes.

These are not mere reprints. The updated editions are meticulously revised to incorporate the latest industrial practices and pedagogical tools.

The production, blending, compacting, and sintering of metal powders to create high-precision components. Volume 2: Metal Cutting and Machine Tools

Manufacturing technology forms the backbone of modern engineering and industrial production. Among the vast literature available on this subject, the textbooks authored by P.N. Rao—specifically "Manufacturing Technology: Foundations and Applications" and his two-volume series on Metal Cutting and Machine Tools—stand as the definitive academic and professional benchmarks.