CAD/CAM
Features, Applications and Management
Published on 21. July 1992
Book
Paperback/Softback
352 pages
978-0-333-48532-3 (ISBN)
Description
Computer aided manufacturing (CAM) is examined in a practical way in this book by Peter Jones. It is assumed that the reader will be concerned with a commercially available CAD/CAM system, intended for use by designers. Such a system often provides facilities for the geometry defined by the designer to be converted into control instructions for numerically controlled machine tools. This process is described and its relationship with manufacturing procedures is discussed but the detail of part programming machine tools is not covered on the grounds that it is usually the concern of manufacturing specialists. Designers need to know their CAD models may be used to supply data to manufacturing but they will not normally be involved in actual programming of the machine tools. This book begins with an account of the way computers do their job for the benefit of older engineers who may not have had the opportunity of understanding the basics of digital computers. The following chapters explain the advantages and pitfalls of using CAD, as well as a discussion of the various types of equipment to be found in a CAD installation.
The final section includes a presentation of the functions of CAD software. The book is designed to provide a technical background to evaluating and procuring a CAD/CAM system.
The final section includes a presentation of the functions of CAD software. The book is designed to provide a technical background to evaluating and procuring a CAD/CAM system.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Basingstoke
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
94ill.
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Weight
506 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-333-48532-3 (9780333485323)
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07/1992
Palgrave Macmillan
€74.28
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Content
Preface - Acknowledgements - An Introduction to Computers - CAD/CAM and its Value - HARDWARE - The Graphics Screen - The Interactive Control Devices - Workstation Layout - Printers and Plotters - The Computer Configuration - FEATURES AND FACILITIES - Encoding Geometry - The Repertoire of Graphical Entitites - Geometric Constructions - Selection Facilities and Transformations - Dimensioning, Annotation and Graphic Effects - Parameterised Drawing and Customising - Screen Handling and Output Facilities - Solid Modelling - Numerical Control Programme Generation - Finite Element Analysis - Electrical Schematics and Printed Circuit Boards - STANDARDS - CAD Data Exchange Standards - The IGES Standard - Hardware Data Exchange Standards - MANAGEMENT FEATURES - System Management Facilities - Robustness, Reliability and Support - CHOOSING, ORDERING AND INSTALLING - Making the Case - Management Change - Specifying and Choosing the Best System - Conducting the Procurement - Site Planning - Implementation - RUNNING THE INSTALLATION - Training, Manuals and Use Group - Efficient Usage - Data Security and Contingency Plan - Programming Practice - Appendix: A Check List of Features - REFERENCES Standards - Management Features - Choosing, Ordering and Installing - Running the Installation - Appendix - References