Size Standardization by Preferred Numbers (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

C. F. Hirshfeld

9780260643476: Size Standardization by Preferred Numbers (Classic Reprint)

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0260643475 ISBN 13: 9780260643476

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

View all copies of this ISBN edition

0 Used

2 New

From US$ 38.96

Size Standardization by Preferred Numbers explains how standard sizes might streamline design and manufacturing, reducing waste and complexity.

This nonfiction work discusses how choosing a limited set of preferred numbers could standardize sizes across many industries. It covers the reasoning behind using geometrical progressions, the benefits of fewer standard sizes, and how such a system might affect drafting, production, and commerce. Real-world examples, from nails and wires to machine parts and fittings, illustrate how current sizing can be uneven and how a consistent series could simplify catalogs, pricing, and memory in the supply chain.

Readers will see both the practical advantages and the debates surrounding size standardization. The discussion includes comparisons with existing gauges, references to international interest, and considerations for implementing a system without sacrificing usability or strength.

Understanding the theory behind preferred numbers and why a geometrical progression can matter.
How standard sizes could reduce the number of distinct dimensions used in industry.
Examples that show current sizing and potential improvements across nails, wires, and machine parts.
Practical considerations for adoption, including international standardization and trade impacts.

Ideal for engineers, designers, and managers exploring how standardized sizes could improve efficiency and consistency.

"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.