This book summarizes standards from a wide-ranging and diverse field:  With the vast selection of standards, to tries to do justice to the many subtopics contained within the broader topic of information and documentation. In over 800 pages and 27 up-to-date documents, the book providers the user with extensive knowledge on the individual subject areas.

Packaging comes in a wide variety of shapes and sizes — it is as diverse as the areas in which it is needed. Standardized packaging offers simple solutions, while customized products enable individualized transport.

Good packaging materials and packaging are one thing — professional transport and thorough inspection of packages and unit loads are another. In order to prevent damage to transported goods and to ensure the safety of personnel, other persons and the environment, transport operations must be carried out in accordance with clear, appropriate specifications.

The two volumes of DIN Taschenbuch 455 contain the most important standards for non-ferrous metal casting in foundry practice. This Part 1 is published in its 2nd edition and features two documents included for the first time as well as three revised standards.

Drills, countersinks, cutting, turning and milling tools: They are all safer and more efficient when used in conjunction with tool clamps. Tool clamps are therefore an integral part of modern production.