The Metal Table Book has established itself as a standard work for metalworking professions. It contains all the relevant tables and formulas for learning field-oriented teaching, continuing vocational training, studies and in-company practice at the current level.It is suitable for industrial mechanics, precision mechanics, toolmakers, cutting machine operators, metal technology specialists, machine and plant operators, production technologists, technical product designers, master craftsmen and technicians, practitioners in industry and trade, as well as students of mechanical engineering.The rapid technical development, the progressive internationalization of standards and many suggestions from users have been taken into account in the latest revision. The current edition of the table book offers, among other things:- Changes in standards until November 2021.- Expansion and restructuring of the chapter 'Technical Communication'. - Adoption of new Technical Product Documentation (TPD) standards with the specifications for technical drawings.- Adoption of new Geometric Product Specification (GPS) standards and their specifications in technical drawings.- Restructuring according to the requirements of Technical Product Documentation and Geometric Product Specification. - Inclusion of the tolerancing of plastic molded parts.- Inclusion of additive manufacturing with a process overview and the materials for laser sintering.- Inclusion of new CNC cycles for PAL.- Inclusion of hydraulic pumps with calculations for volume flow.- Adoption of new standard for marking industrial systems and their specifications in circuit diagrams.- Additions for structuring a GRAFCET.