Fundamentals Of Computer Aided Manufacturing

This book covers various topics on computer aided manufacturing in simple langusge and easy to understand diagrams. The topics covered are not only the traditional areas of CAM but also emerging areas like product data management, product modeling, and assembly and tolerance modeling, rapid proto-typing, and features of modern CAD/CAM software.Key features of the book: Theoretical and practical issues of CAM discussed in detail Topics on product data management, product modeling and assembly, and tolerance modeling are also dealt with Fundamental coverrage of CNC machines (technology, functions, classification of CNC systems) included Includes review questions at the end of each chapter and also programming exercises

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It is, therefore, essential for engineering students to have sound knowledge of basics of computer aided manufacturing and robotics. This book is designed to meet the needs of such a course to provide a fundamental understanding of NC machines, NC part programming, system devices, computer integrated manufacturing system and robotics. The present book presents a systematic explanation of the basic concepts of the subject matter. The book is written in question - answer format. It presents succinct coverage of theory, definitions, formula and examples. It has plenty of diagrams and worked problems to make the underlying principles easily comprehensible.

The impact of the technology of Computer-Aided Design and Manufacturing in automobile engineering, marine engineering and aerospace engineering has been tremendous. Using computers in manufacturing is receiving particular prominence as industries seek to improve product quality, increase productivity and to reduce inventory costs. Therefore, the emphasis has been attributed to the subject of CAD and its integration with CAM. Designed as a textbook for the undergraduate students of mechanical engineering, production engineering and industrial engineering, it provides a description of both the hardware and software of CAD/CAM systems. The Coverage Includes  Principles of interactive computer graphics  Wireframe, surface and solid modelling  Finite element modelling and analysis  NC part programming and computer-aided part programming  Machine vision systems  Robot technology and automated guided vehicles  Flexible manufacturing systems  Computer integrated manufacturing  Artificial intelligence and expert systems  Communication systems in manufacturing PEDAGOGICAL FEATURES  CNC program examples and APT program examples  Review questions at the end of every chapter  A comprehensive Glossary  A Question Bank at the end of the chapters

Written with the fourth-year engineering students of undergraduate level in mind, this well set out textbook explains the fundamentals of Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) written in question-answer form, the book is precise and easy to understand. Computer aided manufacturing and robotics play a vital role in implementing automation in the industry. It is, therefore, essential for engineering students to have sound knowledge of the basics of CAM and robotics. This book has been designed to provide the essential and fundamental understanding of NC machines, NC part programming, system devices, computer integrated manufacturing system and robotics. In the present second edition, the book has been thoroughly revised and enlarged. Modification to every chapter has been carried out on the basis of suggestions received. Additional typical problems based on the examination papers of various technical universities have been included with solutions for easy understanding.

This text-book explains the fundamentals of NC/CNC machine tools and manual part programming which form essential portion of course on Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM). This book also covers advanced topics such as Macro programming, DNC and Computer Aided Part Programming (CAPP) in detail.