Fundamentals of Computer Aided Manufacturing

Computer aided manufacturing and robotics play a vital role in implementing automation in the industry. It is, therefore, essential for engineering students to have sound knowledge of basics of computer aided manufacturing and robotics. This book is designed to meet the needs of such a course to provide a fundamental understanding of NC machines, NC part programming, system devices, computer integrated manufacturing system and robotics. The present book presents a systematic explanation of the basic concepts of the subject matter. The book is written in question answer format. It presents succinct coverage of theory, definitions, formula and examples. It has plenty of diagrams and worked problems to make the underlying principles easily comprehensible.