Computer-Aided Manufacturing (Prentice Hall International Series in Industrial and Systems Engineering) [Hardcover]

Tien-Chien Chang (Author), Richard A. Wysk (Author), Hsu-Pin Wang (Author)

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Publication Date: January 1991 | ISBN-10: 0131615718 | ISBN-13: 978-0131615717

An in-depth introduction to CIM and flexible or programmable manufacturing systems -- from product design to manufacturing control.

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An in-depth introduction to CIM and flexible or programmable manufacturing systems -- from product design to manufacturing control.

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This book presents an in-depth introduction to CIM and flexible or programmable manufacturing systems, from product design to manufacturing control. Industrial Engineering Second Edition presents the scientific foundations for understanding the issues and technologies of modern CAM and related design and system planning activities. The book covers the major topics of CAM and CAD, from introductory to advanced while considering manufacturing hardware and software, manufacturing systems and devices, automation, flexible automation, and computers in manufacturing. It presents an integrated view of engineering so that readers may gain a complete view of product design and development. The second edition of Industrial Engineering has been revised to include expanded coverage of Computer Aided Design, Tooling and Fixturing, Programmable Logic Controllers, and Concurrent Engineering; while coverage of AI in Manufacturing and CAPP Systems has been deleted. A valuable resource for any professional who needs to stay ahead of the latest issues and technology related to computer-aided design and manufacturing. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 688 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall College Div (January 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0131615718
• ISBN-13: 978-0131615717
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.1 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,555,603 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Keeping in touch with a changing world, June 17, 2000

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This review is from: Computer-Aided Manufacturing (2nd Edition) (Hardcover)

This thorough book will help anyone concerned with CAD/CAM related technology stay in touch with a fast changing world. It covers a wide range of topics from product design to manufacturing control. All of the major CAD/CAM topics are included as well as chapters on automation, numerical control and robotics. This is a serious tool for the dedicated engineering professional.