******Text Available as of 5/21/2004!******Zeid'sMastering CAD/CAM, first editioncovers an in-depth, comprehensive assembly of modern topics, including feature-based modeling, parametrics, NURBS, collaborative design, PDM, and PLM. The text integrates theory, practice and the use of CAD/CAM systems by presenting examples, tutorials, discussions, hands-on exercises, and end-of-chapter problems. Zeid provides readers with a large selection of topics, abundant activities for in-class discussions and outside-class assignments. The text provides the coverage of topics in a fashion that lends itself to customization to suit the instructor's orientation in course scope and delivery. Suitable for second year to graduate level courses in CAD, CAM, and computational geometry, the text is intended for the Mechanical and Industrial Engineering audience and serves as an excellent reference for professionals.