The rapidly-expanding aerospace industry is a prime developer and user of advanced metallic and composite materials in its many products. Unlike other books on materials used in aerospace, this book concentrates on the manufacturing technology necessary to fabricate and assemble these materials into useful and effective structural components. Detailed and comprehensive chapters cover all metals of importance, plus composites, adhesive bonding and the essentials of structural assembly. The result is a unique reference volume which will be of importance to all those involved in aerospace design and construction, plus those working in automotive and mass transport. * All major aerospace structural materials covered: metals and composites * Focus on details of manufacture and use * Author has huge experience in aerospace industry * A must-have book for materials engineers, design and structural engineers, metallurgical engineers and manufacturers for the aerospace industry