Computer-aided Manufacturing

Using a strong science-based and analytical approach, this book provides a modern description of CAM from an engineering perspective to include design specification, process engineering, and production. The Third Edition of Computer Integrated Manufacturing includes new material on CAD drafting, 3D CAD, surface modeling, solid modeling, feature-based modeling, variational and parametric modeling, tools for PLC logic design, and kinematics of NC machines. New chapters include "Geometric Tolerancing," "Geometric Modeling," "Statistical-Based Process Engineering," "Fundamentals of Industrial Control," and "Rapid Prototyping." A valuable resource for any professional who needs to stay ahead of the latest issues and technology related to computer-aided design and manufacturing.