Product Modelling for Computer Integrated Design and Manufacture

Product Modelling for Computer Integrated Design and Manufacture
Author: Michael Pratt
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 439
Release: 2016-01-09
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0387351876

This state-of-the-art text explores developments in geometric modeling, product modeling and their applications. In particular, it looks at the means by which product geometry emerges from the conceptual stages of design, and the use of geometric reasoning for applications downstream of design, including manufacture ands assembly. Much existing design research is either totally geometry based or totally non-geometric, and the interface between the two areas is of intense interest to industry, as well as being crucial for the successful development of integrated systems for design and manufacture. This interface is currently not well understood and the book makes a significant contribution towards its understanding. This book is essential reading for technical managers and research and development engineers.

Recent Advances in Integrated Design and Manufacturing in Mechanical Engineering

Recent Advances in Integrated Design and Manufacturing in Mechanical Engineering
Author: Grigore Gogu
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 541
Release: 2013-06-29
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 940170161X

This book presents recent advances in the integration and the optimization of product design and manufacturing systems. The book is divided into 3 chapters corresponding to the following three main topics : - optimization of product design process (mechanical design process, mass customization, modeling the product representation, computer support for engineering design, support systems for tolerancing, simulation and optimization tools for structures and for mechanisms and robots), -optimization of manufacturing systems (multi-criteria optimization and fuzzy volumes, tooth path generation, machine-tools behavior, surface integrity and precision, process simulation), - methodological aspects of integrated design and manufacturing (solid modeling, collaborative tools and knowledge formalization, integrating product and process design and innovation, robust and reliable design, multi-agent approach in VR environment). The present book is of interest to engineers, researchers, academic staff, and postgraduate students interested in integrated design and manufacturing in mechanical engineering.

Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing

Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing
Author: Zhuming Bi
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 680
Release: 2020-04-06
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1119534216

Broad coverage of digital product creation, from design to manufacture and process optimization This book addresses the need to provide up-to-date coverage of current CAD/CAM usage and implementation. It covers, in one source, the entire design-to-manufacture process, reflecting the industry trend to further integrate CAD and CAM into a single, unified process. It also updates the computer aided design theory and methods in modern manufacturing systems and examines the most advanced computer-aided tools used in digital manufacturing. Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing consists of three parts. The first part on Computer Aided Design (CAD) offers the chapters on Geometric Modelling; Knowledge Based Engineering; Platforming Technology; Reverse Engineering; and Motion Simulation. The second part on Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) covers Group Technology and Cellular Manufacturing; Computer Aided Fixture Design; Computer Aided Manufacturing; Simulation of Manufacturing Processes; and Computer Aided Design of Tools, Dies and Molds (TDM). The final part includes the chapters on Digital Manufacturing; Additive Manufacturing; and Design for Sustainability. The book is also featured for being uniquely structured to classify and align engineering disciplines and computer aided technologies from the perspective of the design needs in whole product life cycles, utilizing a comprehensive Solidworks package (add-ins, toolbox, and library) to showcase the most critical functionalities of modern computer aided tools, and presenting real-world design projects and case studies so that readers can gain CAD and CAM problem-solving skills upon the CAD/CAM theory. Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing is an ideal textbook for undergraduate and graduate students in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, and industrial engineering. It can also be used as a technical reference for researchers and engineers in mechanical and manufacturing engineering or computer-aided technologies.

Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing

Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing
Author: M.M.M. SARCAR
Publisher: PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd.
Total Pages: 732
Release: 2008-05-05
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9788120333420

The impact of the technology of Computer-Aided Design and Manufacturing in automobile engineering, marine engineering and aerospace engineering has been tremendous. Using computers in manufacturing is receiving particular prominence as industries seek to improve product quality, increase productivity and to reduce inventory costs. Therefore, the emphasis has been attributed to the subject of CAD and its integration with CAM. Designed as a textbook for the undergraduate students of mechanical engineering, production engineering and industrial engineering, it provides a description of both the hardware and software of CAD/CAM systems. The Coverage Includes  Principles of interactive computer graphics  Wireframe, surface and solid modelling  Finite element modelling and analysis  NC part programming and computer-aided part programming  Machine vision systems  Robot technology and automated guided vehicles  Flexible manufacturing systems  Computer integrated manufacturing  Artificial intelligence and expert systems  Communication systems in manufacturing PEDAGOGICAL FEATURES  CNC program examples and APT program examples  Review questions at the end of every chapter  A comprehensive Glossary  A Question Bank at the end of the chapters

Information Technology for Manufacturing

Information Technology for Manufacturing
Author: National Research Council
Publisher: National Academies Press
Total Pages: 190
Release: 1995-02-27
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0309176719

This book describes a vision of manufacturing in the twenty-first century that maximizes efficiencies and improvements by exploiting the full power of information and provides a research agenda for information technology and manufacturing that is necessary for success in achieving such a vision. Research on information technology to support product and process design, shop-floor operations, and flexible manufacturing is described. Roles for virtual manufacturing and the information infrastructure are also addressed. A final chapter is devoted to nontechnical research issues.

Organization of Engineering Knowledge for Product Modelling in Computer Integrated Manufacturing

Organization of Engineering Knowledge for Product Modelling in Computer Integrated Manufacturing
Author: Toshio Sata
Publisher: Elsevier Publishing Company
Total Pages: 484
Release: 1989
Genre: Computers
ISBN:

Design and manufacturing-preparation activities can be regarded as information processing activities that, starting from the original concept of the product and the use of product models, generate detailed manufacturing control information and the framework which describes all the necessary information about the product and its processing. In order to achieve a higher level of automation for design and manufacturing processes, it is essential to analyse engineering information as transferred to and manipulated among related activities. It is also vitally important to prepare the framework which is to capture the information systematically; this is known as the engineering knowledge. It includes basic information such as dimensions, tolerances, assembling, mechanics, etc., and also expert knowledge which strongly depends on the respective engineering and product domains. This book examines the methods used in the representation and manipulation of this engineering knowledge, as well as in the generation and manipulation of product models.

Integrated Design and Manufacturing in Mechanical Engineering

Integrated Design and Manufacturing in Mechanical Engineering
Author: Patrick Chedmail
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 545
Release: 2012-11-05
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9789401063562

This volume contains the selected papers of the first I.D.M.M.E. conference on 'Integrated Design and Manufacturing in Mechanical Engineering', held in Nantes from 15-17 April 1996. Its objective was to discuss the questions related to the definition of the optimal design and manufacturing processes and to their integration through coherent methodologies in adapted environments. The initiative of the Conference and the organization thereof, is mainly due to the efforts of the french PRIMECA group (Pool of Computer Resources for Mechanics) started eight years ago. We were able to attract the internationru community with the support of the International Institution for Production Engineering Research (C.I.R.P.). The conference brought together two hundred and fifty specialists from around the world. About ninety papers and twenty posters were presented covering three main topics : optimization and evaluation of the product design process, optimization and evaluation of the manufacturing systems and methodological aspects.

Concurrent Design of Products, Manufacturing Processes and Systems

Concurrent Design of Products, Manufacturing Processes and Systems
Author: Ben Wang
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 390
Release: 1999-01-27
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9789056996284

Methods presented involve the use of simulation and modeling tools and virtual workstations in conjunction with a design environment. This allows a diverse group of researchers, manufacturers, and suppliers to work within a comprehensive network of shared knowledge. The design environment consists of engineering workstations and servers and a suite of simulation, quantitative, computational, analytical, qualitative and experimental tools. Such a design environment will allow the effective and efficient integration of complete product design, manufacturing process design, and customer satisfaction predictions. This volume enables the reader to create an integrated concurrent engineering design and analysis infrastructure through the use of virtual workstations and servers; provide remote, instant sharing of engineering data and resources for the development of a product, system, mechanism, part, business and/or process, and develop applications fully compatible with international CAD/CAM/CAE standards for product representation and modeling.

Computer-Integrated Manufacturing Handbook

Computer-Integrated Manufacturing Handbook
Author: V.D. Hunt
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 328
Release: 2012-12-06
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1461315778

Manufacturing has entered the early stages of a revolutionary period caused by the convergence of three powerful trends: • The rapid advancement and spread of manufacturing capabilities worldwide has created intense competition on a global scale. • The emergence of advanced manufacturing technologies is dramati cally changing both the products and processes of modern manufac turing. • Changes in traditional management and labor practices, organiza tional structures, and decision-making criteria represent new sources of competitiveness and introduce new strategic opportunities. These trends are interrelated and their effects are already being felt by the u.s. manufacturing community. Future competitiveness for manu facturers worldwide will depend on their response to these trends. Based on the recent performance of u.s. manufacturers, efforts to respond to the challenges posed by new competition, technology, and managerial opportunities have been slow and inadequate. Domestic markets that were once secure have been assailed by a growing number of foreign competitors producing high quality goods at low prices. In a number of areas, such as employment, capacity utilization, research and development expenditures, and capital investment, trends in u.s. manufacturing over the last decade have been unfavorable or have not kept pace with major foreign competitors, such as Japan. There is substantial evidence that many u.s. manufacturers have neglected the manufacturing function, have overemphasized product development at the expense of process improvements, and have not begun to make the adjustments that will be necessary to be competitive.