Rewritten and updated, this text provides information on opto-mechanical systems design guidelines and their day-to-day applications in real environments. It emphasizes proven techniques for accomplishing design tasks and outlines techniques for mounting various optical elements and groupings.

A primer for college engineering and technology students and a handbook for professionals who want to optimize the interchangeability of multi-component manufactured products. Curtis (technology and applied science, Northern Michigan U.) describes manual and computer-aided dimensioning and toleranc

Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) has become accepted around the world as the international symbolic language that allows engineers and machinists to use engineering drawings to communicate from the design stage through manufacturing and inspection. Its advantages are uniformity in design practice, ensured interchangeability, consistent interpretation, and maximum tolerance allocation. With GD&T, design requirements can be specified explicitly and the latest gaging techniques can be accommodated, contributing to higher productivity and less rework and scrap. Deductively organized, this book is a complete on-the-job reference that provides a thorough understanding to the complex ASME Y14.5M-1994 Dimensioning and Tolerancing standard. Uses a building-block approach with examples (some dimensioned and toleranced in inches and some in millimeters) to illustrate each concept. Reinforces the explanations with end-of-chapter self evaluation exercises (the answers to all questions and problems are contained in the back of the book). Includes over one hundred drawings that illustrate concepts under discussion. Provides the information needed to become conversant in the techniques of GD&T and how to smoothly integrate this knowledge into engineering design and modern inspection systems.

This sourcebook provides a thorough explanation of ASME Y 14.5, the geometric dimensioning and tolerancing standard which is used primarily to communicate engineering configurations from the designer to the manufacturer. Heavily illustrated with engineering configurations, this book includes practical examples to assess individual knowledge as well as exercises based on the Frequency Asked Questions gathered over the authors' 26 years as an educator.

Annotation Since 1991, the McGraw-Hill Machining and Metalworking Handbook has proven to be one of the main sources of information for those working in the area. Now, covering the latest equipment and most up-to-date technologies, this third edition is completely revised for ease of use and includes 30% new information over the 2nd Edition. Designed for the Filled with data and practices, the new sections of this book will include such cutting edge topics such as: rapid prototyping, process optimization, product development, CAD/CAM/CAE, product data management.