The CAD Guidebook: A Basic Manual for Understanding and Improving Computer-Aided Design

Explains how to alternate among, and become comfortable with, a wide range of CAD systems and construct appropriate design processes
Discusses how to predict hardware and software interactions and monitor CAD environments
Includes coverage of creating and analyzing 3-D CAD assemblies, surfaces, and components
Covers how to plan efficient approaches for part modeling, effectively utilize and allocate available resources, and translate models to alternate system formats

Covering how to implement, execute, adjust, and administer CAD systems, The CAD Guidebook presents fundamental principles and theories in the function, application, management, and design of 2- and 3-D CAD systems. It illustrates troubleshooting procedures and control techniques for enhanced system operation and development and includes an extensive glossary of key terms and concepts, and end-of-chapter review questions. The book is an essential reference for mechanical, manufacturing, industrial, software, computer, design, quality, and reliability engineers, and an excellent text for undergraduate and graduate students in these disciplines.

Table of Contents

Introduction
Computer Hardware Basics
Computer Software Basics
Drawings and 2-D Design
Two-Dimensional CAD
Managing Two-Dimensional CAD
Three-Dimensional CAD
Part Modeling
Surface Modeling
Assembly Modeling
Managing Three-Dimensional CAD. Glossary
Bibliography
Index

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