Systems Approach to Computer-Integrated Design and Manufacturing

by Nanua Singh

Overview

To survive in globally competitive markets manufacturers are going to have to develop a system for mass customization of products. This valuable resource is designed to prepare readers for the future by training them in the latest technologies and processes in the areas of design, manufacturing, and tools of integration.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780471585176
Publisher:	Wiley
Publication date:	08/11/1995
Pages:	664
Product dimensions:	7.22(w) x 10.24(h) x 1.20(d)

About the Author

Nanua Singh is the author of Systems Approach to Computer-Integrated Design and Manufacturing, published by Wiley.

Table of Contents

Introduction to Computer-Integrated Design and ManufacturingSystems.

Computer-Aided Design: Design Process, CAD Hardware, ComputerGraphics, and Transformations.

Geometric Modeling.

Concurrent Engineering.

Computer-Aided Process Planning.

Computer Control of Manufacturing Systems.

Automated Material-Handling and Storage Systems.

Robotic Systems.

Quality Engineering, Statistical Process Control, and AutomatedInspection Systems.

Manufacturing Planning and Control Systems.

Just-In-Time Manufacturing Systems.

Group Technology and Cellular Manufacturing Systems.

Flexible Manufacturing Systems.

Enterprise Integration, CIM, and Future Trends.

Appendix.

Editorial Reviews

A text that provides up-to-date coverage of topics in computer- integrated design and manufacturing, following a systems approach which requires a thorough understanding of the various elements and their interactions for developing integrated systems. The text is directed toward senior undergraduate and first-year graduate students in industrial, manufacturing, and mechanical engineering, and engineering technology. A large number of solved examples are included to illustrate the concepts presented, and problems are included at the end of each chapter. (A solution manual is available to instructors.) Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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