This Manufacturing Process Selection Atlas eBook from 3D-LABS is written for engineers and students who want a clear, practical reference they can apply immediately.
Manufacturing Process Selection Atlas provides visual decision maps, process comparison matrices, and material-process compatibility charts for selecting manufacturing processes at the concept design stage — covering 40+ processes from casting and forging through AM, joining, and surface treatment. Written for design engineers at the early product development stage.
What format and standards does this book reference?
Process-atlas structure: each manufacturing process is presented as a one-page visual profile with process description, capability chart (surface finish Ra vs dimensional tolerance), typical cost index, and design rules. Standards referenced include ISO 286-1:2010 (tolerance grades achievable by process), ISO 1302:2002 (surface texture indication on drawings), CES EduPack (Granta Design material and process database), and ASM Handbook Vol. 20 (materials selection and design methodology).
What process capability data is provided for comparison?
For each process: (1) IT grade per ISO 286: sand casting IT12-IT16, die casting IT8-IT12, CNC turning IT6-IT8, cylindrical grinding IT4-IT6, honing IT3-IT5; (2) Surface roughness Ra (micrometres): sand casting Ra 12-25, machining Ra 0.8-6.3, grinding Ra 0.1-0.8, lapping Ra 0.01-0.1; (3) Relative cost index (1=lowest, 10=highest): sand casting 2, die casting 5, machining 6, additive manufacturing 8.
What additive manufacturing processes are compared?
FDM/FFF (PLA/ABS/PETG, +-0.2-0.5 mm tolerance, Ra 12-25 micrometre), SLA (resin, +-0.05-0.1 mm, Ra 0.8-2.5), SLS (nylon PA12, +-0.1-0.3 mm, Ra 6-12), DMLS/SLM (SS 316L/Ti-6Al-4V/IN718, +-0.05-0.1 mm, Ra 5-15), and Binder Jetting (SS 316, +-0.1-0.3 mm, Ra 5-20). Material-process compatibility matrix included.
How do I access this book after purchase?
eBook PDF: Instant download via email and 3D-LABS dashboard. Paper Book: Printed and shipped to India.
What’s Included
An instant PDF download covering the core concepts, practical examples, and key references — ready to read on any device.

