With a total of 120 examples and case studies, up-to-date and comprehensive coverage of all topics, and superior two-color graphics, this text provides a solid background for manufacturing students and serves as a valuable reference text for professionals. Intended for advanced undergraduate courses computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing, the goal of this book is to provide an in-depth treatment of computer aided design and computer-aided manufacturing which fully addresses CAD/CAM integration. Special features include: computer control, including Programmable Logic Controllers are treated as the foundation for computer related functions; a complete discussion of geometric modelling the key to CAD/CAM integration