CAXA Software Application Technology - Manufacturing Engineer 2004

Author: Wu Wei
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Publish Date: 2006-05-01
Features: CAXA Software Application Technology: Manufacturing Engineer 2004 is a Computer-Aided Design and Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAD/CAM) software developed by Beihai Naval Software Co., Ltd. of China, designed for CNC milling machines and machining centers. CAXA Software Application Technology: Manufacturing Engineer 2004 is written based on the CAXA Manufacturing Engineer 2004 software, which is currently the latest version. Building on a thorough review and absorption of relevant CAD/CAM software application textbooks, CAXA Software Application Technology: Manufacturing Engineer 2004 adheres to the guiding principle of "employment-oriented and competency-based education," emphasizing practicality and operability. It strives to showcase distinctive features and innovations in content, structure, and case studies, making it a new-generation textbook that reflects modern vocational education concepts. The difficulty level of CAXA Software Application Technology: Manufacturing Engineer 2004 is moderate, with practical content, making it suitable as a textbook for mechanical and electrical engineering programs in secondary vocational schools. The book consists of six chapters. Chapter 1, Introduction to CAXA, introduces the software's user interface and basic functions. Chapter 2, Wireframe Modeling, covers curve-drawing commands through three plane geometry case studies. Chapter 3, Surface Modeling, guides readers through surface modeling commands and operations using three case studies. Chapter 4, Solid Modeling, incorporates six typical part case studies to illustrate solid modeling commands and operations. Chapter 5, Surface-Solid Hybrid Modeling, introduces commands for transitioning between solids and surfaces through three case studies, enabling readers to learn hybrid modeling techniques and improve their comprehensive application skills. Chapter 6, Part Machining, focuses on the machining of parts and molds through three case studies, providing a complete introduction to the entire process of part modeling, machining parameter setup, toolpath generation, trajectory simulation, G-code generation, and operation sheet creation. At the end of each chapter, there are practice and review questions to facilitate learning and enhance practical skills, as well as to assist teachers in lesson planning. The book is designed to be moderately challenging with practical content, making it suitable as a textbook for mechanical and electrical engineering programs in secondary vocational schools.