{"product_id":"9781847976796-engineering-materials","title":"Engineering Materials","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a comprehensive guide to engineering materials used in the workshop, for processes such as milling, welding, and lathe and bench-work. Designed for the general enthusiast or amateur engineer, Engineering Materials provides in-depth information on the functions and limitations of commonly used metals, and valuable advice on material selection. With detailed diagrams and photographs throughout, the book covers:   A history of engineering materials, and the forming and behaviour of a range of ferrous and non-ferrous metals  The practical application of materials in engineering and case studies on steam locomotive boilers, model aero engines and classic two-stroke motorcycle engines.  AUTHOR: Henry Tindell is a chartered engineer, with a thirty-five year career behind him. He gained a double first in Metallurgy and Mechanical Engineering from the University of Manchester, followed by an M.Sc and Ph.D for work on metal-matrix composites for orthopaedic surgery. Now semi-retired, he works as a consultant and home workshop-based engineer.   144 colour photographs\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Book Grocer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49281391689947,"sku":"9781847976796","price":25.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/f78f02c0-3859-4115-beeb-d757150df4c1.jpg?v=1789125503","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/9781847976796-engineering-materials","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}