This textbook provides an introduction to the important area of manufacturing processes. This text will explain the hows, whys, and whens of various machining operations, set-ups, and procedures. Throughout this text, you will learn how machine tools operate, and when to use one particular machine instead of another. It is organized for students who plan to enter the manufacturing technology field and for those who wish to develop the skills, techniques, and knowledge essential for advancement in this occupational cluster. The organization and contents of this text focus primarily on theory and practice.

The Manufacturing Processes Course was developed through the Ohio Department of Higher Education OER Innovation Grant. This work was completed and the course was posted in October 2019. The course is part of the Ohio Transfer Assurance Guides and is also named OET010. For more information about credit transfer between Ohio colleges and universities, please visit: www.ohiohighered.org/transfer.Team LeadRobert Speckert                                Miami University HamiltonContent ContributorsDavid Mohring                                   Northwest State Community CollegeGopal Nadkarni                                 University of AkronOya Tukel                                          Cleveland State UniversityLibrarianDaniela Solomon                              Case Western Reserve UniversityReview TeamMahesh Srinivasan                           University of AkronSteven Sykes                                    Edison State Community College