Chapter 1 Computer-Aided Engineering
1.1 Computer-Aided Design and Engineering Design Process
1.2 Design for manufacturing and Assembly
1.3 Computer-Aided manufacturing
1.4 Computer-Aided Process Planning (CAPP)
1.5 Selection of CAM Estimating
1.6 Computer-Aided Cost Estimating
1.7 Concurrent Engineering
1.8 Group Technology (GT)
1.9 Rapid Prototyping & Manufacturing
1.10 Digital Manufacturing
1.11 Digital Enterprise
1.12 Extranet
Chapter 2 Automation of Manufacturing Process
2.1 Numerical Control
2.2 Five-Axis Machining
2.3 Machining Cells and Machining Centers
2.4 Equipment Purchases
2.5 Industrial Robots
2.6 Assembly with Robots
2.7 Factory Automation
2.8 Robotics: Present and Future
2.9 Mechanical Measurements
2.10 Selection of Coordinate Measuring Machines
2.11 Measurement Data Exchange
Chapter 3 Modern Manufacturing Technology
3.1 Precision Engineering
3.2 Finishing Operations
3.3 Coated Tools
3.4 Microtools
3.5 Failure Mechanism of Cutting Tools
3.6 Speed Machining
3.7 Hard-Part Machining
3.8 Dry or Near-Dry Machining
3.9 Creep-Feed Grinding
3.10 Cryogenic Processing
3.11 Manufacturing for Aerospace Industry
3.12 Machining of Engineering Ceramics
3.13 Part Inspection and Tool Verification
3.14 Web-Based Machine Diagnostics
3.15 Smarter Machining Centers and machining Cells
3.16 Large Workpiece and Assembly Measurement
3.17 Micromanufacturing
3.18 Nanotechnology
Glossary
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