Describes the mechanical aspects of designing and manufacturing microwave components. The authors, who are affiliated with technical universities in Finland, discuss material selection and methods for joining, cutting, forming, and coating microwave components, and apply the principles of design for manufacturability and assembly (DFMA) to microwave products. The final section describes the key characteristics of instruments for measuring dimensional accuracy and microwave signals, and provides example test set-ups. The book is intended for both microwave and mechanical engineers. The CD-ROM contains AutoCAD drawings of prototypes. Annotation (c)2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR