CAD/CAM: Features, Applications and Management

Preface - Acknowledgements - An Introduction to Computers - CAD/CAM and its Value - HARDWARE - The Graphics Screen - The Interactive Control Devices - Workstation Layout - Printers and Plotters - The Computer Configuration - FEATURES AND FACILITIES - Encoding Geometry - The Repertoire of Graphical Entitites - Geometric Constructions - Selection Facilities and Transformations - Dimensioning, Annotation and Graphic Effects - Parameterised Drawing and Customising - Screen Handling and Output Facilities - Solid Modelling - Numerical Control Programme Generation - Finite Element Analysis - Electrical Schematics and Printed Circuit Boards - STANDARDS - CAD Data Exchange Standards - The IGES Standard - Hardware Data Exchange Standards - MANAGEMENT FEATURES - System Management Facilities - Robustness, Reliability and Support - CHOOSING, ORDERING AND INSTALLING - Making the Case - Management Change - Specifying and Choosing the Best System - Conducting the Procurement - Site Planning - Implementation - RUNNING THE INSTALLATION - Training, Manuals and Use Group - Efficient Usage - Data Security and Contingency Plan - Programming Practice - Appendix: A Check List of Features - REFERENCES Standards - Management Features - Choosing, Ordering and Installing - Running the Installation - Appendix - References