Summary

Learn how tool designers use the CAD system to produce models and detailed drawings, as well as carry out design analysis, simulation and prototypes. Features are expanded explanations of such state-of-the-art CAD-based design technologies as 3D solid modeling and rapid prototyping. You'll see examples of quick change tooling and workholding designs. This book also details advances in automated tool handling, bar coding for electronic tool identification, laser setting of tool lengths, AGV's in tool control, and tool designs for NC. You'll get tooling ideas from examples of modular tooling systems, mounted modular tooling, tooling blocks, and tooling cubes.