Fabrication the designers guide : the illustrated works of twelve specialist UK fabricators

• Main Authors: Silver, Pete (Author), Veglio, Simon (Author)
• Other Authors: McLean, William William F. (Photographer), Hardingham, Samantha (Editor)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: Amsterdam Architectural Press 2006
• Subjects: Building materials; Manufacturing processes
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• Physical Description: 183 pages illustrations 21 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references (page 177) and index
• ISBN: 0750665580; 9780750665582

Featuring the work of 12 fabricators based in the UK, the case studies displayed range from manufacture of complex wire rope, the processes of metal spinning, large-scale composite casting, to computer controlled sheet steel fabrication. With a full knowledge of how the materials are transformed, this book provides readers with a greater ability to employ material processes for their own designs and to better understand material fabrication. This is a book that provides information on contemporary technology and design inspiration in abundance.