This document provides course information for the Computer Aided Design and Manufacture course. The course is offered in the 2nd/3rd trimester, is worth 3 credits, and includes lectures, tutorials, and practical sessions. Assessment is based 50% on continuous assessment and 50% on a final exam. Topics covered include CAD systems, geometric modeling, machining processes, developing CNC codes, and designing mechanical components using CAD/CAM tools. Practical sessions provide hands-on experience with CAD/CAM software and CNC machines for activities such as 3D modeling, 2.5D milling, and 3D milling.
This document provides course information for the Computer Aided Design and Manufacture course. The course is offered in the 2nd/3rd trimester, is worth 3 credits, and includes lectures, tutorials, and practical sessions. Assessment is based 50% on continuous assessment and 50% on a final exam. Topics covered include CAD systems, geometric modeling, machining processes, developing CNC codes, and designing mechanical components using CAD/CAM tools. Practical sessions provide hands-on experience with CAD/CAM software and CNC machines for activities such as 3D modeling, 2.5D milling, and 3D milling.
1. Course Name: Computer Aided Design and Manufacture
2. Course Code: UEME3223 3. Classification: Engineering Subject Credit Value: 3 4. 3 for lecture: (3 hours x 14 weeks) 5. Trimester/Year Offered : 2/3 Pre-requisite (if any) : 6. UEME1242 CAD and Programming (From Jan 2010 to May 2015) UEME1252 Engineering Drawing and CAD (effective from Oct 2015 intake onwards) 7. Mode of Delivery: Lecture, Tutorial and Practical 8. Assessment Methods: Continuous Assessment 50% Final Examination 50% Total 100% 9. Name(s) of Academic Staff: Course Objective: 10. To introduce basic knowledge in computer aided design and manufacture, with focus on the integration of these tools with the production cycle. Course Learning Outcomes: On completion of this course, students shall be able to: 1. Explain the hardware and software requirement for an industry standard CAD/CAM system. 2. Illustrate types of geometric modeling techniques used in an industry standard CAD/CAM 11. system. 3. Differentiate machining processes and tools used in an industry standard CAD/CAM system. 4. Develop basic machining process using industry standard CNC codes. 5. Design a mechanical component using industry standard CAD/CAM tools. Course Synopsis: This course provides an understanding of the basic tools used in computer aided design and manufacture. Different modeling approaches to construct 3D model are given in this course. 12. For CAM, the major manufacturing applications are provided, which include 2.5D Milling, 3D Milling, Turning, Turn-Milling, and Wire EDM. The knowledge and skills gained from this course is a good foundation for the student to learn analysis tools like Finite Element Analysis. 13. Topics and Notional Hours: Learning L T P SL TLT Topic Outcome Topic 1: Overview of CAD/CAM Systems 1 3 6 9 History of CAD/CAM, definition of CAD/CAM tools, fields of use, hardware and software, display techniques, graphics transformation, viewing operations, rendering, engineering drawings, geometric dimensioning & tolerancing, product data exchange, case studies. Topic 2: Computer Aided Design (CAD) 2, 5 15 3 31.5 49.5 Coordinate system, wire frame modeling, surface modeling, solid modeling, curves, surfaces, constructive solid geometry, feature based modeling, parametric modeling, assembly modeling, case studies. Topic 3: Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) 3, 4, 5 15 9 34.5 58.5 Axis type, tools, tool path, geometry, NC, CNC, CAD process to NC file, G-code fundamentals, operations, i.e. 2.5D milling, 3D milling, high speed DMME/UEME3223/2016/001, Senate approved: 6th September 2016 Web [email protected] machining, multisided machining, simultaneous 5- axis machining, turning, turn-mill, wire cut, case studies. Topic4: Application of CAD/CAM Tools 1, 3 3 6 9 Product design, product visualization, product development, rapid prototyping, reverse engineering, concurrent engineering, computer aided engineering, finite element analysis, case studies. Assessment methods Test / Individual Assignment / Group Assignment - - - - 6 Total Notional Hours 36 - 12* 78 132 Equivalent total lecture hours 36 - 6 - - Total equivalent lecture hours 42 - - Credit Value 3 *Tutorial = 6 contact hours (1 hour every alternate week). *1 lecture hour is equivalent to 2 tutorial hours or 2 practical hours
Main Reference(s): (where applicable, the latest editions shall be procured)
1. Rao, P. N. (2010). CAD/CAM principles and applications. (3rd Ed.). McGraw Hill Education. 2. Zeid, Ibrahim. (2009). CAD/CAM: Theory and Practice (2nd Ed). TataMcGraw Hill.
Additional Reference(s): (where applicable, the latest editions shall be procured)
3. American Society of Mechanical Engineers. (2009). ASME Y14.5 2009 dimensioning and tolerancing. ASME. (ISBN # 9780791831922).
Date of Senate Approval:
Information on Practical (UEME3223 Computer Aided Design and Manufacture)
Activity Contact Hours Topic: 3D Modeling 3 Task: To generate a 2Ddrawing and 3D solid model using SolidWorks software. To perform feature adding and subtracting to a solid model. To dimension the model in standard format. Resources: Computer with SolidWorks software Topic: Turning and2.5D Milling 3 Task: To generate 3D solid object. To create features for 2.5D milling process. To create features for turning process. To generate and simulate 3D tool paths. To select tool, and calculate feed/speed. Resources: Computer with SolidWorks and Master CAM software Topic: 2.5D Milling on CNC machine 3 Task: To create a nameplate through engraving on brass plate. To generate and simulate tool paths. To select tool and calculate feed/speed. To perform milling on an educational CNC desktop milling machine Resources: Computer with SolidWorks and MasterCAM software. SEIG Educational 3-Axis CNC Desktop Milling Machine with tools. DMME/UEME3223/2016/001, Senate approved: 6th September 2016 Web [email protected] Brass plate of size 80 mm X 100 mm.
Topic: 3D Milling and Turn-Milling 3
Task: To generate 3D solid object. To create features for 3D milling process. To generate and simulate 3D tool paths. To select tool, and calculate feed/speed. Resources: Computer with SolidWorks and MasterCAM software
DMME/UEME3223/2016/001, Senate approved: 6th September 2016 Web [email protected]