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Welcome to the complete listing of all of the processes used by the MAS. Each process is represented by up to ten web pages.* Select a method from the "All Proccess" section to go to that processes' basic info page. The section marked "This Process" will allow you to navigate within a process. Here is a breakdown of the information available in each section:

• Basic Info - Contains a simple description of the operation of the process, with an accompanying diagram.
  
  
• More Info - A lengthy description of the process, with photographs of the real equipment.
  
  
• Production - Details approximate tooling costs, per part costs, production rates, suitable batch sizes, and setup time.
  
  
• Geometry - Possible shapes, wall thicknesses, sizes, and tolerances.
  
  
• Design Guide - Suggestions for improving the manufacturability of a component that will be made with this process.
  
  
• Sample Parts - Lists of parts commonly made with the process, and illustrations of manufactured goods.
  
  
• Pros / Cons - Lists the benefits and drawbacks of the process, and compares it to similar processes.
  
  
• Variations - Covers variations of the processes that are tailored to different applications.
  
  
• Links - Lists web addresses pertaining to the process for real world vendors, organizations, and miscellaneous resources.
  

Select one of the processes on the left to begin.

* Not all information will be available for all processes. Also, during a transitional period, many process will only be represented by their MAS 1.0 web pages.