CAD/CAM Principles and Applications

Author: Cai Ying et al.
Publisher:
Publish Date: 1998-08-11
Features: This book systematically discusses the basic concepts and principles of CAD/CAM, and introduces examples in corresponding chapters. The main content includes: the development, application, and system functions of CAD/CAM technology; the hardware, software, and selection principles of CAD/CAM systems; software development for CAD/CAM, software engineering concepts, basic knowledge of data structures, programmed processing of data materials, and basic principles of databases; computer graphics methods, principles of graphical transformations, and human-machine interaction technology; the principles and methods of three-dimensional geometric modeling, feature modeling technology; finite element analysis, pre- and post-processing, optimization design, and simulation; the working principles of CAPP systems, derivative methods, generative methods, CAPP system expert systems, and CAPP expert systems; computer-aided NC program preparation, dynamic simulation of NC programs; CAD/CAM integration and computer-integrated manufacturing, the architecture of CIMS, key technologies for implementing CIMS, and the development of new concepts and technologies related to CAD/CAM, etc. Each chapter of the book is accompanied by review questions. This book can serve as a textbook for undergraduate students in mechanical and Mechatronics-related disciplines at higher vocational and technical colleges, as well as a training manual or reference book for engineering technicians and related management personnel.