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Automotive Sheet Metal: A Guide to Materials and Applications
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D. Acharya
D. Acharya covers CNC machining, part design and manufacturing processes. The writing examines how geometry, material selection and machining methods affect a component, with explanations intended to help readers ask clearer questions when planning custom parts.
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- CNC machining
- Part design
- Manufacturing processes
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