CAD: CAM: CAE

Contents: 1. Introduction to CAD/CAM. 2. CAD/CAM Hardware. 3. CAD/CAM Software. 4. 2D Geometric Transformations. 5. 3D Geometric Transformations. 6. Projections Transformations. 7. Geometric Modelling. 8. Mathematical Representation of 2D Entities. 9. Mathematical Representation of Surface and Solid Entities. 10. Data Exchange Formats. 11. Fundamentals of NC-CNC Machine Tools. 12. Construction of CNC Machine Tools. 13. Fundamentals of NC part Programming. 14. Machining Center Programming. 15. Part Programming for Turning Centers. 16. Computer Assisted Part Programming. 17. Finite Element Method (FEM). 18. Fundamentals of Solid Mechanics. 19. 1-D Bar and Truss Analysis. 20. FEM for 2D Solid Elements. Appendix.

This book is intended as a textbook for UG, PG students as well as a learning resource for practicing engineers.

Salient features:

Divided a book into three sections CAD, CAM and CAE.
CAD/CAM software and hardware components covered adequately.
Detailed coverage of mathematical theory of analytical, synthetic curves and surfaces.
Numerous examples on geometric transformation and projection transformations.
Variety of manual and computer aided CNC programming for turning and machining centers.
Covers fundamentals of FEM and includes FEM formulations for 1D, 2D elements including thermal effect.