is considered a gold standard worldwide for its integration of materials, processes, and systems. Kalpakjian & Schmid Manufacturing Engineering and Technology

R.S. Khurmi is a well-known author for mechanical engineering exam preparation in India (particularly for competitive exams like SSC JE, GATE, and university curricula). His book "A Textbook of Manufacturing Processes" (sometimes titled "Manufacturing Processes" ) covers:

Bench work, fitting, and an introduction to machine tools.