ALAVUDEEN & VENKATESHWARAN

Computer Integrated Manufacturing

A. ALAVUDEEN, Senior Lecturer, Department of
Mechanical Engineering, Kalasalingam University,
Srivilliputtur, Chennai.
N. VENKATESHWARAN, Senior Lecturer, Department of
Mechanical Engineering, Rajalakshmi Engineering
College, Chennai.

This up-to-date and accessible text deals with the basics of Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) and the many
advances made in the field. It begins with a discussion on automation systems, and gives the historical background of
many of the automation technologies. Then it moves on to describe the various techniques of automation such as group
technology and flexible manufacturing systems. The text describes several production techniques, for example, just-in-
time (JIT), lean manufacturing and agile manufacturing, besides explaining in detail database systems, machine
functions, and design considerations of Numerical Control (NC) and Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machines, and
how the CIM system can be modelled. The book concludes with a discussion on the industrial application of artificial
intelligence with the help of case studies, in addition to giving network application and signaling approaches. Intended
primarily as a text for the undergraduate and graduate students of mechanical, production, and industrial engineering
and management, the text should also prove useful for the professionals in the field.

CONTENTS:
Preface. Acknowledgements. Introduction. Group Technology. Flexible Manufacturing Systems. Shop Floor Control.
Production Planning and Control. Computer Aided Process Planning. JIT-Lean Production. Open System/CIM Data Model.
NC and CNC Machines. Design Consideration of CNC Machines. Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV). Robotics. Enterprise
Resource Planning (ERP). Product Data Management. Artificial Intelligence and Simulation. Programmable Logic
Controller. Concurrent Engineering. Local Area Network Communications. APPENDIX A: A Simulation Case Study of an FMS
Cell. APPENDIX B: Bar Code Technology. APPENDIX C: Stepper Motors. APPENDIX D: AC Variable Drive. Glossary. References.
Index.

Latest Print 2008 / 440 pp. / 17.8 × 23.5 cm

ISBN-978-81-203-3345-1 / Rs. 325.00

BOSE, PURI & BANERJEE

Modern Inertial Sensors and Systems
AMITAVA BOSE, Former Director, Indian Space Research
Organisation and INAE Distinguished Visiting Professor.
SOMNATH PURI, Former Deputy Director, Indian Space
Research Organisation Currently Dean, Mody Institute
of Technology and Science.
PARITOSH BANERJEE, Former Dean and Director,
Electro-Optics Instrument Research Academy.

Modern inertial sensors and systems cover more than five decades of continuous research and development involving
various branches of science and engineering. Various technologies have emerged in an evolutionary manner surpassing
the earlier ones in performance and reliability. The subject is still growing with proliferation in newer cost effective
applications, while its wider usage in aerospace systems continues. This book exposes the readers to the subject of
inertial navigation, the inertial sensors and inertial systems in a unified manner while emphasizing the growth areas in
emerging technologies such as microelectromechanical inertial sensors, satellite navigation, satellite navigation
integrated inertial navigation, hemispherical resonator gyro, vibrating beam accelerometer, interferometric fibre optic
gyro, inertial sensor signal processing, redundant inertial systems and the quite recent emergence of cold atom
interferometer based inertial sensors. The contents are imaginatively designed that will of interest to a wide spectrum of
readers. The book has been written with utmost lucidity and clarity and explanations provided with a large number of
illustrative figures. Besides being an ideal introduction to the principles of inertial sensors and systems for
undergraduate and postgraduate students of aerospace engineering, the topics dealt with will also be of benefit to
practicing engineers and can assist the researchers to locate excellent references for research work. The authors have
had three decades of design and application research experience in premier research institutions and have made use of
their experience in giving a user-friendly shape to the book.

CONTENTS: Preface. Acknowledgements. Introduction to Modern Navigation. Autonomous Inertial Navigation System.
Satellite Navigation System. Accelerometers. Gyros. Micro Electromechanical Inertial Sensors. Inertial Sensors Signal
Processing. Inertial System Technology. Integrated Inertial Navigation. Testing of Inertial Sensors and Systems.
Applications. Appendices—A: Basic Physics in Inertial Navigation. B: Glossary. C: Acronyms. D: Symbols.
Index.
Latest Print 2009 / 416 pp. / 17.8 × 23.5 cm
ISBN-978-81-203-3353-6 / Rs. 395.00

CHAKRABARTI
Casting Technology and Cast Alloys
A.K. CHAKRABARTI, formerly Professor, Metallurgical
and Materials Engineering Department, Indian Institute
of Technology Kharagpur.

This text emphasizes the underlying metallurgical principles of casting technology so that the students can develop a
sound set of analytic skills, helpful in the development of improved casting processes and products. The pictorial and
diagrammatic support provided throughout reinforces the clarity of the text for a thorough understanding of the metal
casting concepts and technologies. Besides comprehensive coverage of the casting processes and elaborate discussion
of properties of cast irons, cast steels, and cast nonferrous alloys, the text also familiarizes the students with the most
recent developments in binder systems, casting practices, solidification processing, metal filtration, metallurgy of cast
alloys, alloy design, and energy and environment management. The book is primarily designed for degree and diploma
students pursuing courses in metallurgical, mechanical, and production engineering disciplines as well as for candidates
studying for Associate Membership Examinations (AMIIME, AMIE, Grad. IIF). It would also benefit M.Tech./M.E. students
specializing in foundry technology and allied disciplines.

CONTENTS: Preface. Acknowledgements. Introduction. Moulding Sand and Binders. Mould and Coremaking. Running
and Feeding of Castings. Common Rules for Casting Design. Melting Furnaces and Refractories. Special Casting
Processes. Cast Irons. Cast Steels. Cast Nonferrous Alloys. Casting Defects and Defect Diagnosis by NDT. Energy
Conservation and Environment Control. Index.
Latest Print 2005 / 284 pp. / 17.8 × 23.5 cm
ISBN-81-203-2779-9 / Rs. 195.00

CHENNAKESAVA R. ALAVALA
CAD/CAM: Concepts and Applications
CHENNAKESAVA R. ALAVALA, Professor, Department
of Mechanical Engineering, Jawaharlal Nehru
Technological University, Hyderabad.

Primarily intended as a textbook for the undergraduate students of aeronautical, automobile, civil, industrial,
mechanical, mechatronics and production, it provides a comprehensive coverage of all the technical aspects related to
CAD/CAM. Organized in 26 chapters, the textbook covers interactive computer graphics, CAD, finite element analysis,
numerical control, computer numerical control, manual part programming, computer-aided part programming, direct
numerical control, adaptive control systems, group technology, computer-aided process planning, computer-aided
planning of resources for manufacturing, computer-aided quality control, industrial robots, flexible manufacturing
systems, cellular manufacturing, lean manufacturing and computer integrated manufacturing. Each chapter begins with
objectives and ends with descriptive and multiple-choice questions. Besides students, this book would be of immense
value to practicing engineers and professionals who are interested in the CAD/CAM technology

KEY FEATURES
• Many innovative illustrations
• Case studies
• Question bank at the end of each chapter
• Good number of worked out examples
• Extensive and carefully selected references

CONTENTS: Preface. Acknowledgements. Fundamentals of CAD/CAM. CAD/CAM Hardware. CAD/ CAM Software.
Interactive Computer Graphics. Basics of Geometric Modelling. Wireframe Modelling. Surface Modelling. Solid Modelling.
Computer-aided Drafting. Finite Element Modelling. Numerical Control. Computer Numerical Control. Manual Part
Programming. Turning Centre Programming. Computer-aided Part Programming. Direct Numerical Control. Adaptive
Control Machining Systems. Group Technology. Computer-aided Process Planning. Computer-aided Manufacturing
Resource Planning. Computer-aided Quality Control. Industrial Robots. Flexible Manufacturing Systems. Cellular
Manufacturing. Lean Manufacturing. Computer-integrated Manufacturing. References. Index.
Latest Print 2008 / 564 pp. / 17.8 × 23.5

Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing

K. LALIT NARAYAN, Associate Professor, Department
of Mechanical Engineering, Sir C.R.R. College of
Engineering, Eluru.
K. MALLIKARJUNA RAO, Professor and Head of the
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU), Kakinada.
M.M.M. SARCAR, Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Andhra University College of Engineering,
Visakhapatnam.

The impact of the technology of Computer-Aided Design and Manufacturing in automobile engineering, marine
engineering and aerospace engineering has
been tremendous. Using computers in manufacturing is receiving particular prominence as industries seek to improve
product quality, increase productivity and to reduce inventory costs. Therefore, the emphasis has been attributed to the
subject of CAD and its integration with CAM. Designed as a textbook for the undergraduate students of mechanical
engineering, production engineering and industrial engineering, it provides a description of both the hardware and
software of CAD/CAM systems.
The Coverage Includes
• Principles of interactive computer graphics • Wireframe, surface and solid modelling • Finite element modelling and
analysis • NC part programming and computer-aided part programming • Machine vision systems • Robot technology
and automated guided vehicles • Flexible manufacturing systems • Computer integrated manufacturing • Artificial
intelligence and expert systems • Communication systems in manufacturing
PEDAGOGICAL FEATURES
– CNC program examples and APT program examples – Review questions at the end of every chapter – A comprehensive
Glossary – A Question Bank at the end of the chapters
CONTENTS: Foreword. Preface. Acknowledgements.
Part I: CAD—Fundamentals of Design, Computers andControllers—Fundamentals of CAD. Computer Systems.
Part II: CAD—Hardware and Software Components— Use of Computers in CAD/CAM System. CAD System Hardware. CAD
System Software. Principles of Interactive Computer Graphics. Transformation Systems. Wire Frame Modelling. Surface
Modelling. Solid Modelling. Part III: CAD—Design Aspects of
Industrial Components—Finite Element Modelling and Analysis. Part IV: CAM—Numerical Control Production Systems.
Numerical Control in Production Systems. Computer Control of NC Machines. NC Part Programming and Computer Aided
Part Programming.
Part V: Information Systems in Manufacturing—Group Technology. Computer Aided Process Planning.
Part VI: Quality Control and Automated Inspection— Computer-Aided Inspection and Quality Control. Machine Vision.
Part VII: Integration of Manufacturing Systems—Computer Integrated Production Planning Systems. Industrial Robots and
Automated Guided Vehicle Systems. Flexible Manufacturing Systems. Computer Integrated Manufacturing.
Part VIII: Intelligent CAD and Manufacturing Systems— Artificial Intelligence and Expert System. Communication Systems
in Manufacturing. Bibliography.
Glossary. Question Bank (Computer Aided Design). Question Bank (Computer Aided Manufacturing). Objective Type
Questions. Index.
Latest Print 2008 / 728 pp. / 17.8 × 23.5 cm
ISBN-978-81-203-3342-0 / Rs. 425.00

NIIT
Fundamentals of Computer Numerical Control
The book is a practical approach to provide the students an understanding on Computer Numerical Control (CNC)
machines. The book lays a concrete foundation for the student which he can then work efficiently in the industry. Driving
devices, the basic source of linear and rotary motions in machine tools, are also explained in this illustrative text along
with their working principles. Besides this there is an in-depth coverage of Part Programming, and the applications of
Part Programming in CNC Lathe Programming and CNC Mill Programming. This book exposes the students to the state-
of-theart
technology with an engrossing discussion on the role of Robots, FMS and Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) in
the automated industry. The text provides some very useful PracticeQuestions, the solutions for which are provided in
the Appendix.
CONTENTS: Introduction. Conventions Used in the Book. An Introduction to CNC. CNC Systems. Drives and Devices of
CNC. Data Processing in CNC Systems. Introduction to Part Programming. CNC Lathe Programming. CNC Mill
Programming. FMS and CIM. Appendix: Solutions to Odd-numbered Practice Questions.
Latest Print 2009 / 292 pp. / 17.8 × 23.5 cm
ISBN-978-81-203-2562-3 / Rs. 250.00

PARASHAR & MITTAL

Elements of Manufacturing Processes
B.S. NAGENDRA PARASHAR, Assistant Dean, Practice School Division and Associate Professor, Mechanical
Engineering at Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani.
R.K. MITTAL, Professor and Dean, Academic Research and Counselling Division at Birla Institute of
Technology and Science, Pilani.
This comprehensive introduction to basic manufacturing processes is ideal for both degree and diploma courses in
engineering. With several pedagogical
features, the text makes the topics understandable and appealing for students. The book first introduces the concepts of
engineering materials and their properties, measurement and quality in manufacturing and allied activities before
dwelling upon the details of different manufacturing processes such as machining, casting, metal forming, powder
metallurgy and joining. To keep pace with the latest advancements in technology, use of nonconventional
resources, applications of computers, and use of robots in manufacturing are also discussed in considerable detail. The
text also provides a thorough treatment of topics on economy and management of production.

CONTENTS: Preface. Acknowledgments. Manufacturing Concepts. Engineering Materials. Measurements and Quality in
Manufacturing. Theory of Metal Cutting. Turning Operations. Drilling and Allied Operations. Shaping, Planing and Slotting
Operations. Milling Operations. Finishing Processes. Phase Change Processes for Material Property Manipulation. Casting
Processes. Metal Forming Processes. Sheet-metal Working. Powder Metallurgy. Mechanical Joining Processes. Processing
of Plastics. Non-conventional Resources in Manufacturing. Computer Controlled Manufacturing Systems. Economics of
Manufacturing. Production Management. Power Transmission in Machine Tools. Appendices. Objective Type Questions.
Bibliography. Index.
Latest Print 2009 / 496 pp. / 16.0 × 24.1 cm
ISBN-978-81-203-1958-5 / Rs. 250.00

SURENDER KUMAR
Technology of Metal Forming Processes
SURENDER KUMAR, Professor and Head, Department of Production Engineering, Birla Institute of Technology, Ranchi.
This comprehensive text presents the subject of metalworking by offering a clear account of the theory and applications
of metal forming processes
relevant to engineering practice. It is designed to serve as a textbook for undergraduate and postgraduate students of
mechanical engineering, production engineering, industrial engineering, and metallurgical engineering. The first seven
chapters are devoted to basic concepts to equip the students with the background material on mechanics, material
sciences and to provide them with a sound foundation in the theory of plasticity. In addition, the importance of friction
and lubrication in metal forming processes is adequately highlighted. In the next nine chapters the reader is exposed to
a richly detailed discussion
of specific forming processes (including the lubricated metal forming processes) and new and powerful techniques are
presented (load bounding and slip line
field) for solving engineering problems in metal forming. The book then moves on to forming of polymers and also covers
metal powder preforms,
highlighting recent developments. In the concluding portions of the book, the important factors such as force, power
requirements, formability and machinability in the study of individual processes, are briefly discussed. Finally, the
application of computer-aided analysis in the metalworking processes has been demonstrated, being the demand in this
competitive scenario. Several chapter-end exercises are included to aid better understanding of the theory.

CONTENTS: Preface. Nomenclature. Introduction. State of Stress. Strain and Strain Rates. Stress–Strain and Stress–
Strain Rate Laws. Yield Criteria and Flow Rules. Friction in Metalworking. Lubrication Mechanism and Metalworking
Lubricants. Drawing and Extrusion of Cylindrical Bodies. Drawing and
Extrusion in Plane Strain. Deep Drawing. Strip Rolling. Forging. Bending and Forming. Slip Line Field Technique. Load
Bounding Technique. Lubricated Metalworking Processes. Cold Processing of Polymers. Processing of Metal Powder
Preforms. High Energy Rate Forming. Advances in Material Processing. Computer Application in Metalworking.
Appendices—A: Comparison of Various Methods of Analysis of Forming Load. B: Derivation of Reynolds Equation for
Power Law Fluids. C: Useful Tables. D: Stress–Strain Curves for Various Materials. References/ Bibliography. Index.
Latest Print 2008 / 376 pp. / 17.8 × 23.5 cm
ISBN-978-81-203-3425-0 / Rs. 295.00