The Computer-Based Design Process

ISBN-13: 9781461598664 / Angielski / Miękka / 2012 / 232 str.

A. J. Medland; A. J. Medland

Opis

The topic known as computer-aided design and manufacture has developed rapidly over the last 20 years. If the time to process and the system cost are ignored, then the apparent ease with which these systems perform such analysis and generate such high quality images, leaves the observer awe struck.

Spis treści

Preface.- The role of computer graphics in the design process.- Constructing the ideal system.- Acknowledgements.- 1: The Design Process.- An overview.- Computer aided design and manufacture (CAD and CAM).- The relationship between activity, weight, control and role.- Product constraints.- Man-machine interactions.- Proposed design approach.- 2: Design Theory.- Fundamental requirements.- Spatial associations.- Functional associations.- 3: Local Space Modelling.- Logical spaces.- Interpretive geometric models.- 4: System Configuration.- Software.- Hardware.- 5: Design Records.- Hierarchical, networked and relational data bases.- Assembly records.- 6: Drawing Office Procedures.- Space allocation and role.- Application of HERMS.- Integration and control procedures.- Application examples.- 7: Mechanical Functions of Performance.- The functional design of mechanisms.- Kinematic modelling.- Dynamic modelling.- Conclusions.- 8: Future Developments.- The design base.- Tolerance modelling.- Modelling force fit.- Assemblability.- Standard parts and catalogues.- Factory layout and process control.- Electronics modelling.- References.