Cadcam: From Principles to Practice

The application of computers to the product design and manufacturing process (known as CADCAM) has had spectacular success in engineering. This book gives an in depth presentation of the central techniques of CADCAM, concentrating on both principles and applications The book carefully guides the reader through the processes of defining a product design with the aid of computers, of developing manufacturing plans and instructions for the product, and of managing the manufacturing system itself.