The document defines manufacturing and discusses its need. It classifies manufacturing processes into primary categories including primary shaping, deforming, machining, surface finishing, joining, and material property modification. Within each category, common processes are listed and briefly described. Diagrams provide visual examples of various casting, forming, machining, joining, and polymer processing techniques. Overall, the document provides a high-level overview of the classification, common examples, and basic workings of different manufacturing process types.