The second edition of this cam design and manufacturing handbook has been expanded to include new information on shape-preserving splines, multi-degree of freedom models, globoidal cams and a new solution to the torque compensation cam design problem. Norton (mechanical engineering, Northeastern, Tufts and Worcester Polytechnic U.) provides students and manufacturers with the latest technologies and methods used in the manufacturing of cams such as translating and oscillating followers, cutter compensation, cam profile definition and residual vibration control. Case studies are also presented on various successful cam designs, and an extensive bibliography on current cam literature is included. Purchasers of the book will receive information on how to get $100 off the regular price of DYNACAM Plus. Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)