This book aims to fulfill a specific need. Effective from 2008-09 session, U.P.T.U. has introduced the subject of ``Manufacturing Processes`` for first year engineering students of all streams. This textbook covers the entire course material in a distilled form in line with the recommended contact hours of L T P 2-0-0 to cover the wide syllabus.

In this edition, the essential features of the book have not been altered. However, certain necessary changes are made and Unit-I and Unit-IV have been completely rewritten to make the book more useful. Besides, the question bank has been widened and a number of objective questions are given at the end of each unit.