Calendar Description:
Hardware and software for computer-aided design and manufacturing (CAD/CAM) systems. Geometric modelling, transformation and visualization. Modelling of freeform curves and surfaces. Programming
for computer numerically controlled (CNC) machining. Integration of CAD/CAM systems, Applications in motion analysis, structure analysis, optimization, rapid prototyping, reverse engineering and virtual
engineering.
Learning Outcomes:
At the end of this course, you will be able to:
1. Select appropriate hardware and software systems with the required functions for computer aided design and manufacturing (CAD/CAM);
2. Model geometric information of mechanical products, including 3-D parts, assemblies, and 2-D drawings, using CAD systems;
3. Enhance effectiveness of geometric modeling through transformation and visualization functions of CAD systems;
4. Model complex shapes including freeform curves and freeform surfaces;
5. Select computer numerically controlled (CNC) machines with the required functions for machining the designed parts;
6. Implement CNC programs for milling and turning machining operations;
7. Create computer aided manufacturing (CAM) models and generate the machining codes automatically using CAM systems;
8. Integrate CAD systems and CAM systems by using the CAD systems for modeling design information and converting the CAD models into CAM models for describing manufacturing information; and
9. Develop applications of CAD/CAM systems for motion analysis, structure analysis, optimization, rapid prototyping, reverse engineering and virtual engineering to solve engineering design and manufacturing problems.
