Document Type
Thesis
Date of Award
1-31-1987
Degree Name
Master of Science in Industrial Engineering - (M.S.)
Department
Industrial and Management Engineering
First Advisor
Stan S. Thomas
Abstract
In this thesis, we will first study the mathematical fundamental for geometric modeling. It includes modeling space, representation scheme, and various characteristics for solid modeling. Then we discuss how a solid modeling system is integrated into an overall CAD/CAm system. What functions it performs, and what fuctions must be performed with other parts of the CAD/CAM systems. And how data can be transfered between solid modeling system and other CAD/CAM system.
Solid modeling has created a new era in CAD/CAM. A solid model is an unambiguous, three-dimensional, geometric representation of a design. The more design information a model can represent, the more applications it can support, and the more useful the model is. Nevertheless, solid modeling is but one requirement for Computer-Integerated Manufacturing (CIM) in the factory of the future.
Recommended Citation
Chyr, Yuh-Hwa, "Reflections on solid modeling in CAD/CAM system" (1987). Theses. 3090.
https://digitalcommons.njit.edu/theses/3090
