1st Edition

Computer Aided Design A Conceptual Approach

By Jayanta Sarkar Copyright 2015
    739 Pages
    by CRC Press

    740 Pages 534 B/W Illustrations
    by CRC Press

    Optimize Designs in Less Time

    An essential element of equipment and system design, computer aided design (CAD) is commonly used to simulate potential engineering problems in order to help gauge the magnitude of their effects. Useful for producing 3D models or drawings with the selection of predefined objects, Computer Aided Design: A Conceptual Approach directs readers on how to effectively use CAD to enhance the process and produce faster designs with greater accuracy.

    Learn CAD Quickly and Efficiently

    This handy guide provides practical examples based on different CAD systems, and incorporates automation, mechanism, and customization guidelines, as well as other outputs of CAD in the design process. It explains the mathematical tools used in related operations and covers general topics relevant to any CAD program.

    Comprised of 12 chapters, this instructional reference addresses:

    • Automation concepts and examples
    • Mechanism design concepts
    • Tie reduction through customization
    • Practical industrial component and system design

    Reduce Time by Effectively Using CAD

    Computer Aided Design: A Conceptual Approach concentrates on concept generation, functions as a tutorial for learning any CAD software, and was written with mechanical engineering professionals and post-graduate engineering students in mind.

    Introduction

    CAD System Tools

    CAD Libraries

    Application-Oriented CAD Systems

    Advantages of CAD

    Introduction

    Advantages

    Structure of Computer-Aided Design Modeling

    Introduction

    Window Identification

    Unit Settings

    Sketch Entities, Objects, and Classification

    Datums

    Sketch Entities

    3-D Curves

    Surfaces

    Solids

    Regional Operations

    Sketching Operations

    Use of Model Tree and Sequence of Operation

    Accessing of CAD Libraries

    Curve Entities

    Introduction

    Curves

    Lines

    Circles

    Ellipses

    Parabolas

    Hyperbolas

    Conics

    Cubic Splines

    Bezier Curves

    B-Spline Curves

    Project Work

    Sketching

    Introduction

    Sketching Tools

    Modification Tools

    Annotation Tools

    Advanced Tools

    Parametric Sketching

    Project Work

    Part Modeling

    Introduction

    Feature

    Surface

    Properties and Their Classification

    Family Tables

    Use of Macro/Map Key

    Parametric Modeling

    Parametric Modeling Procedures

    Modeling Techniques

    Application-Based Modeling

    Presentation

    Template Creation

    Project Work

    Assembly Methods

    Introduction

    Assembly Workspace

    Degree of Freedom

    Assembly Methods

    Assembly Operations

    Family Table in Assembly

    Application-Based Assembly Techniques

    Presentation

    Template Creation

    Project Work

    Production Drawing Generation

    Introduction

    Structure of Drawing

    Drawing View Setting and Creation

    Dimension

    Annotations

    Template Creation

    Project Work

    Sheet Metal

    Introduction

    Features

    Operation

    Application-Based Modeling

    Project Work

    Analysis

    Introduction

    Dimensional Analysis

    Finite Element Analysis

    Kinetic Analysis

    Mechanism

    Introduction

    Joint Modeling

    Joint Classification Based on Degree of Freedom

    Connections

    Curve Tracing

    Project Work

    Graphical Presentation and Animation

    Introduction

    Presentations and Classifications

    Application of Presentation

    Rendering

    Animation

    Project Work

    Automation

    Introduction

    Identifying the Variables

    Parameter Creation

    Relation and Formula Creation

    Use of Family Tables

    Template Component Generation

    Relation in Drawing

    Output Checking and Program Revision

    Project Work

    Customization

    Introduction

    Customized Template Creation

    Graphical Customization

    Time Reduction through Customization

    Project Work

    Simple Automation

    Real-Time Product Development through Optimization

    Mechanism Design Project

    Animation Project

    Index

    Biography

    Jayanta Sarkar works as an assistant manager in the Heat Exchanger Division of Paharpur Cooling Towers Limited, Kolkata, West Bengal, India. He manages the day-to-day engineering design activity of various industrial products related to power plants using various advanced CAD software and FEA packages, and has expertise in piping and pressure vessel design, and design and development of mechanical systems. Sarkar received a degree from the A.M.I.E. Institute of Engineers (India); a diploma in mechanical engineering from Murshidabad Institute of Technology, West Bengal, India; and a post-diploma in advance tool design from Central Tool Room and Training Center, Kolkata, India.