CAD/CAM Theory and Practice

IBRAHIM ZEID He is an associate professor of mechnical Engineering at Northeastern University.He received his Ph.D in Mechanical Engineering from the University of akron. He received his B.S.(with highest honor)and M.S., both in mechanical Engineering, from cairo University in Egypt. He has received various honors and awards both in Egypt and the United States of America. He is the recipient of the both the North eastern University Excellance in Teaching award (1983) and the SAE Ralph R. Teetor National Educational Award(1984).

I Overview of CAD/CAM Systems1 Introduction2 CAD/CAM Hardware3 CAD/CAM Software4 Microcomputer Based CAD/CAMII Geometric Modeling5 Types and Mathematical Representations of Curves6 Types and Mathematical Representations of Surfaces7 Types and Mathematical Representations of Solids8 CAD/CAM Data ExchangeIII Two and Three Dimensional Graphics Concepts9 Geometrical Transformation10 Visual RealismIV Interactive Tools11 Graphics Aids12 Graphics Manipulations13 Computer Animation14 Mechanical Assembly15 Interactive Computer ProgrammingV Design Applications16 Mechanical Tolerancing17 Mass Property Calculations18 Finite Element Modeling and Analysis19 Design Projects with CAE FocusVI CAD and CAM Integration20 Part Programming and Manufacturing