The main purpose of the book is to give the student a vivid basic view of various aspect of production and costing in harmony with currents trends towards a more fundamental approach in technical education. Attempts have been made to bring together, under one cover varied topics, facts, figures and principles of the wide field of the subject. Throughout the book, emphasis has been laid upon easy, simple and clear description, practical illustrations, well-conceived and logical developed subject matter. Various complex topics have been discussed point wise and supported by practical examples wherever possible. The language used is intelligible and lucid.
* Introduction to Estimating
* Elements of Cost
* Analysis of Overhead Expenses
* Budget and Budgetary Control
* Costing Machines and Tools
* Estimation of Machining Time
* Costing for Metal Forming and Fabrication Processes.
* Work Study
* Production, Planning and Control
* Inspection and Quality Control
* Labour and Industrial Laws
* Wages and Incentives
* Control and Record Keeping of Men, Materials and Machines
* Entrepreneurship
* Accidents and Safety.