This text provides coverage of the theory and practice of CAD/CAM for higher level courses in the subject. It is independent of any particular CAD/CAM system, covering CAD/CAM principles and tools in generic and basic forms. Balancing theory and practice, the book's emphasis on design and engineering applications provides students with examples of the use of CAD/CAM concepts. Each chapter contains a set of problems.

Primarily intended as a textbook for the undergraduate students of aeronautical, automobile, civil, industrial, mechanical, mechatronics and production, it provides a comprehensive coverage of all the technical aspects related to CAD/CAM. Organized in 26 chapters, the textbook covers interactive computer graphics, CAD, finite element analysis, numerical control, computer numerical control, manual part programming, computer-aided part programming, direct numerical control, adaptive control systems, group technology, computer-aided process planning, computer-aided planning of resources for manufacturing, computer-aided quality control, industrial robots, flexible manufacturing systems, cellular manufacturing, lean manufacturing and computer integrated manufacturing. Each chapter begins with objectives and ends with descriptive and multiple-choice questions. Besides students, this book would be of immense value to practicing engineers and professionals who are interested in the CAD/CAM technology and its applications to design and manufacturing. KEY FEATURES : Many innovative illustrations Case studies Question bank at the end of each chapter Good number of worked out examples Extensive and carefully selected references

Introduction | Computer Hardware And Software| Computer Graphics | Geometric Modeling | Theory Of Geometric Modeling | Geometric Transformations | Visual Realism| Introduction To Nc, Cnc And Dnc | Cnc Tooling And Machine Tools | Cnc Part Programming | Group Technology | Flexible Manufacturing Systems| Computer Aided Process Planning | Automated Material Handling| Computer Integrated Manufacturing | Glossary Of Key Terms |Reference | Index

The book has all the details required for the complete coverage of either undergraduate level or graduate level course on Computer Aided Design for mechanical engineers, design engineers and civil and architectural engineers. Emphasis has been laid on explaining the concepts and techniques more from the practical and implementation standpoint so that the reader can begin hands-on and to enable the reader to write his own programs and design CAD systems for any mechanical element. Each chapter has a large number of solved and unsolved exercise problems. The book is complemented by several open ended projects, topics as well as partial details of solution, in all the chapters. Close knitting among the geometric modeling, computer aided engineering and applications such as rapid prototyping is a special feature of this book. Spread in two parts containing 11 chapters the book broadly covers: " Background of the CAD systems. " Curve, surface and solid modeling techniques " Rapid prototyping technology. " Fundamental techniques of computer aided engineering " Fundamentals of mechanical systems " Numerical techniques for analysis of mechanical systems " Finite difference method and finite element method.

The fourth book of a four-part series, Design Theory and Methods using CAD/CAE integrates discussion of modern engineering design principles, advanced design tools, and industrial design practices throughout the design process. This is the first book to integrate discussion of computer design tools throughout the design process. Through this book series, the reader will: - Understand basic design principles and all digital modern engineering design paradigms - Understand CAD/CAE/CAM tools available for various design related tasks - Understand how to put an integrated system together to conduct All Digital Design (ADD) product design using the paradigms and tools - Understand industrial practices in employing ADD virtual engineering design and tools for product development - The first book to integrate discussion of computer design tools throughout the design process - Demonstrates how to define a meaningful design problem and conduct systematic design using computer-based tools that will lead to a better, improved design - Fosters confidence and competency to compete in industry, especially in high-tech companies and design departments

Product Design Modeling using CAD/CAE is the third part of a four-part series. It is the first book to integrate discussion of computer design tools throughout the design process. Through this book, you will: - Understand basic design principles and all digital design paradigms - Understand computer-aided design, engineering, and manufacturing (CAD/CAE/CAM) tools available for various design-related tasks - Understand how to put an integrated system together to conduct all-digital design (ADD) - Provides a comprehensive and thorough coverage of essential elements for product modeling using the virtual engineering paradigm - Covers CAD/CAE in product design, including solid modeling, mechanical assembly, parameterization, product data management, and data exchange in CAD - Case studies and tutorial examples at the end of each chapter provide hands-on practice in implementing off-the-shelf computer design tools - Provides two projects showing the use of Pro/ENGINEER and SolidWorks to implement concepts discussed in the book

This is one book of a four-part series, which aims to integrate discussion of modern engineering design principles, advanced design tools, and industrial design practices throughout the design process. Through this series, the reader will: - Understand basic design principles and modern engineering design paradigms. - Understand CAD/CAE/CAM tools available for various design related tasks. - Understand how to put an integrated system together to conduct product design using the paradigms and tools. - Understand industrial practices in employing virtual engineering design and tools for product development. - Provides a comprehensive and thorough coverage on essential elements for product performance evaluation using the virtual engineering paradigms - Covers CAD/CAE in Structural Analysis using FEM, Motion Analysis of Mechanical Systems, Fatigue and Fracture Analysis - Each chapter includes both analytical methods and computer-aided design methods, reflecting the use of modern computational tools in engineering design and practice - A case study and tutorial example at the end of each chapter provide hands-on practice in implementing off-the-shelf computer design tools - Provides two projects at the end of the book showing the use of Pro/ENGINEER® and SolidWorks ® to implement concepts discussed in the book

Knowledge-Intensive CAD clarifies and elaborates the concepts of knowledge-intensive design and CAD. In today's advanced manufacturing environment, CAD systems should not only assist designers and engineers during product design, but also in design information for use in later stages of the process such as production, distribution and operation. This book focuses on the sharing of knowledge across life-cycle stages and organizational boundaries.

From concept development to final production, this comprehensive text thoroughly examines the design, prototyping, and fabrication of engineering products and emphasizes modern developments in system modeling, analysis, and automatic control. This reference details various management strategies, design methodologies, traditional production techniqu