CAD/CAM: Features, Applications and Management

Front Matter....Pages i-4
An introduction to computers....Pages 5-12
CAD/CAM and its value....Pages 13-20
The graphics screen....Pages 21-30
Interactive control devices....Pages 31-41
Workstation layout....Pages 43-46
Printers and plotters....Pages 47-57
The computer configuration....Pages 59-74
Encoding geometry....Pages 75-83
The repertoire of graphical entities....Pages 85-95
Geometric constructions....Pages 97-110
Selection facilities and transformations....Pages 111-121
Dimensioning, annotation and graphic effects....Pages 123-126
Parameterised drawing and customising....Pages 127-132
Screen handling and output facilities....Pages 133-140
Solid modelling....Pages 141-156
Numerical control program generation....Pages 157-162
Finite element analysis....Pages 163-166
Schematics and electrical and electronic drawing....Pages 167-173
CAD data exchange standards....Pages 175-187
The IGES standard....Pages 189-201
Hardware data exchange standards....Pages 203-212
System administration facilities....Pages 213-216
Robustness, reliability and support....Pages 217-223
Making the case....Pages 225-233
Management change....Pages 235-249
Specifying and choosing the best system....Pages 251-260
Conducting the procurement....Pages 261-270
Site planning....Pages 271-280
Implementation....Pages 281-285
Training, manuals and user groups....Pages 287-292
Efficient usage....Pages 293-297
Data security and contingency planning....Pages 299-309
Programming practice....Pages 311-315
Back Matter....Pages 317-340