本书用英语系统地讲述了机械CAD／CAM的基本概念、应用方法和关键技术。主要内容包括CAD／CAM系统工作原理、软硬件支撑环境和支撑技术、设计数据处理技术、计算机图形处理技术、CAD／CAM建模技术、机械CAD／CAM应用软件开发技术、计算机辅助工艺过程设计、数控加工编程、CAD／CAM集成技术及其应用等。全书在力求保持内容的系统性、完整性基础上，尤其突出内容的实用性，尽量列举不同应用实例以说明各种原理和方法。全书语言通俗流畅，便于组织教学和自学。

Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Basic Concepts Of Advanced Manufacturing Technology
1.2 Development Of Advanced Manufacturing Technology
1.3 Mission Of Advanced Manufacturing Technology
1.4 Modern Application Of Advanced Manufacturing Technology
1.5 Trends Of Advanced Manufacturing Technology
Chapter 2 Data Management And Database
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Database Systems
2.3 Database Models
2.4 Database Design
2.5 Applications Of Databases And Future Trends
Chapter 3 Basic Graphics
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Window And Viewpoint
3.3 2D Graphics Transformation
3.4 3D Graphics Transformation
3.5 curved Surfaces In Engineering
Chapter 4 Geometric Modeling
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Geometric Modeling
4.3 Representations For Solids
4.4 Constructive Solid Geometry (csg)
4.5 Boundary Representation (b-rep)
4.6 Feature Based Modeling
4.7 Introduction To Commercial CAD Software
Chapter $ Computer Aided Process Planning
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Basic Of CAPP
5.3 Approach To Computer Aided Process Planning
5.4 Feature Recognition In CAPP
5.5 Recent Trends In CAPP
Chapter 6 Part Programming & Manufacturing
6.1 Basis Of Techniques For NC Machining Program
6.2 NC Programming Method And Implementation
6.3 The NC Programming Process Of CAD/CAM System
Chapter 7 Flexible Manufacturing System
7.1 Introduction
7.2 FMS Examples
7.3 Pallets And Palletizing System In FMS
Chapter 8 Application Of CAD/CAM
8.1 Rapid Prototyping Manufacturing
8.2 Reverse Engineering
8.3 Virtual Manufacturing
8.4 Networked Manufacturing
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