Introductory description

ES3A4-15 CAD/CAM and Simulation

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Module aims

Outline syllabus

This is an indicative module outline only to give an indication of the sort of topics that may be covered. Actual sessions held may differ.

CAD

• Introduction
• Geometric modelling, curves surfaces and solids
• Applications, geometric properties, 3D visualization, Design Analysis, Rapid Prototyping and tooling
• Data Exchange: neutral file formats, exchange formats, translators.
• PDM and PLM
  CAM
• Introduction
• Machine tools
• NC Basics, Tool path generation, Machining strategies.
  Simulation
• Basic theory of simulation, Business applications.

Learning outcomes

By the end of the module, students should be able to:

• Design engineering components to meet design constraints. (C5, M5)
• Create Engineering Drawings to fully and clearly define manufacturing and assembly requirements of components. (C5, M5)
• Plan manufacturing operations and create manufacturing instructions for components. (C12, C13, M12, M13)
• Apply knowledge of CAD/CAM tools and technologies to propose strategies to enhance engineering design and manufacture in familiar products. (C3, C13, M3, M13)
• Apply design and manufacturing methods to solve engineering problems. (C3, C12, C13, M3, M12, M13)
• Present solutions to engineering problems in a concise and informative way. (C17, M17)
• Reflect on areas of personal learning across the module. (C18, M18)

Indicative reading list

Chang, K. e-Design: Computer-Aided Engineering Design Academic Press 2016, ISBN: 0128095695.McMahon, C. CADCAM: Principles, Practice and Manufacturing Management (2nd Edition) Addison-Wesley 1998, ISBN: 0201178192
Lee, K. Principles of CAD/CAM/CAE Systems Addison-Wesley 1999, ISBN: 0201380366
Zeid, I. Mastering CAD/CAM McGraw Hill 2004, ISBN: 0072868457.

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Subject specific skills

• Ability to conceive, make and realise a component, product, system or process
• Ability to be pragmatic, taking a systematic approach and the logical and practical steps necessary for, often complex, concepts to become reality
• Ability to seek to achieve sustainable solutions to problems and have strategies for being creative and innovative
• Ability to be risk, cost and value-conscious, and aware of their ethical, social, cultural, environmental, health and safety, and wider professional engineering responsibilities

Transferable skills

• Apply problem solving skills, information retrieval, and the effective use of general IT facilities
• Communicate (written and oral; to technical and non-technical audiences) and work with others
• Plan self-learning and improve performance, as the foundation for lifelong learning/CPD
• Exercise initiative and personal responsibility, including time management, which may be as a team member or leader
• Appreciation of the global dimensions of engineering, commerce and communication.
• Be professional in their outlook, be capable of team working, be effective communicators, and be able to exercise responsibility and sound management approaches.