Computer Integrated Manufacturing: Second Edition

Author: James A. Ray
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Publish Date: 2003-01-01
Features: This book concisely introduces the basic concepts of Computer-Integrated Manufacturing (CIM), covering a broad range. It can be divided into the following parts. The first part includes manufacturing and manufacturing systems, the second part includes product design and production engineering, computer-aided engineering, the third part includes production operation planning and an introduction to manufacturing planning and control, material planning, production scheduling, and operational systems; the fourth part includes production processing machinery and systems, production support machinery and systems, machinery and system control, and quality during the manufacturing process. The content of this book covers the relevant unit technologies involved in Computer-Integrated Manufacturing, serving as the knowledge for mechanical engineering students and the technical expertise for professionals in the advanced production model of the 21st-century mechanical manufacturing industry. The introduction of basic concepts is very clear, and the professional English vocabulary well meets the needs of mechanical engineering students. At the end of each chapter, there is a summary, along with questions and exercises for students to discuss and practice. This book can be used as a teaching reference and textbook for various majors in mechanical engineering and automation, as well as a learning material for professionals to improve their English proficiency. This book introduces the basic concepts of Computer-Integrated Manufacturing, covering a broad scope, including manufacturing and manufacturing systems, product design and production engineering, computer-aided engineering; production operation planning and an introduction to manufacturing planning and control, material planning, production scheduling, and operational systems, etc.