Handbook of Ceramics Glasses, and Diamonds

Provides guidance for those who need to generate new product concepts, and select materials and designs that make these ideas work or stay ahead of the learning curve in the field of materials technology. This book provides guidelines for specification and design, introduces applications and covers various aspects of diamond forms and technology.

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For those needing to generate new product concepts, select materials and designs that make these innovative ideas work, or stay ahead of the learning curve in the fast-evolving field of materials technology, this in-depth "Handbook of Ceramics, Glasses, and Diamonds" provides clear, straightforward guidance.For new product design, and materials processes and requirements, this is the be-all, end-all professional resource on the expanding uses, methods, and forms in ceramics, glasses, and diamonds. Written by a leading expert in high-tech materials, the Handbook: brings you up to speed on innovative uses in new products; gives product designers and industry specialists valuable insights on performance characteristics of these materials and their forms; helps you implement materials for optimal performance; features extensive reference data, including properties and selection criteria; provides guidelines for specification and design; introduces new applications; offers 3 full chapters on all aspects of diamond forms and technology - Design, Prototyping, and Manufacturing Resource.