Parametric and Feature-Based CAD/CAM: Concepts, Techniques, and Applications

by Jami J. Shah, Martti Mäntylä

Overview

The book is the complete introduction and applications guide to this new technology. This book introduces the reader to features and gives an overview of geometric modeling techniques, discusses the conceptual development of features as modeling entities, illustrates the use of features for a variety of engineering design applications, and develops a set of broad functional requirements and addresses high level design issues.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780471002147
Publisher:	Wiley
Publication date:	11/03/1995
Pages:	640
Product dimensions:	6.50(w) x 9.57(h) x 1.50(d)

About the Author

Jami J. Shah is an American mechanical engineer and professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Ohio State University.

Martti Mäntylä is the author of Parametric and Feature-Based CAD/CAM: Concepts, Techniques, and Applications, published by Wiley.

Table of Contents

BACKGROUND.

Geometric Modeling.

FUNDAMENTALS.

Feature Concepts.

Feature Creation Techniques.

APPLICATION OF FEATURES.

Features in Design.

Features in Manufacturing.

Feature Mapping and Data Exchange.

DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION.

Design-by-Features Techniques.

Feature Recognition Techniques.

Implementation Tools.

Feature-Based Process Planning.

BEYOND FEATURES.

Future CAD/CAM Technologies.

Appendices.

Index.

Editorial Reviews

A text/reference on the state-of-the-art techniques in parametric and feature-based CAD/CAM, for an audience ranging from students and practicing engineers to system developers and researchers. It provides comprehensive coverage of all topics related to features, from fundamental concepts to applications. Included are many specific techniques, algorithms, data structures, and even program code useful to implementers. The basic principles of conventional CAD/CAM are also reviewed, including curve, surface, and solid modeling. Review questions are presented at the end of every chapter. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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