Integrating Advanced Computer-Aided Design, Manufacturing, and Numerical Control ─ Principles and Implementations

The role of computer-aided designs in modern manufacturing process is examined by Xu (mechanical engineering, U. of Auckland, New Zealand), who maintains that the integration of technology is absolutely vital to businesses of all sizes in this day and age. The author has written this text for students and researchers in the fields of computer-aided design (CAD), computer-aided process planning (CAPP), computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) and computer numerical control (CNC) as well as engineers working in industrial R&D facilities. The principles of integrated feature technology, CNC machine tool usage and Internet-based integration are also explained. This text also provides an introduction to the principles and implementation of STEP data models. Annotation c2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)