What are the "must-have" resources (books, pdf) for a young engineer? 8

[CondensedMatter]

I'm just starting out in design engineering. I'm looking for resources (books, pdf, websites, etc) for all the stuff they don't teach in school:

1. Manufacturing processes
a. CNC and non-CNC
b. Designing plastic / elastomer products and processes
c. Design of Weldments
d. Cost comparisons of various mfg processes

2. Commonly available mechanical hardware
a. Types of bearings, fasteners, seals, inserts, etc
b. General cost comparisons
c. pro / con / common applications and why

In hindsight, my BSME is very (too?) lopsided - so much time spent on analysis, control theory, and FEA, and little time on "what's actually out there." With that said, I can do analyses / mathematical modeling until the cows come home - just as good as the seniors I work with. In school we did touch on the above-mentioned items in some form or another, but it was usually a mile wide and an inch deep.

When it comes to designing products of moderate complexity, I need to know what building blocks (mfg processes and commercial-off-the-shelf hardware), are available for product design (along with quick cost estimations). Instead of spending gobs of time on google or asking around, I thought I'd give this forum a try.

So let's have at it. List your favorite books, websites, resources, etc, and help a young engineer out!

Thanks so much in advance!

 

[CESSNA1]

SWERTEL: I used to be a pilot, but my medical expired, and because of health problems I did not renew it. I still fly a couple of times a year with a pilot friend.

Regards
Dave Hall

 

[KENAT]

Drawing/Design Check.

 

[Joesteam]

I do a lot of steam/fluid stuff. One reference I use weekly:
Flow of Fluids - Crane Technical Paper #410

http://www.tp410.com/tp410.htm

This is the 50th Anniversary of this book, although it has been updated once in a while....