INE-3607 CAD/CAM - 5 stp

An introductory course to the manufacturing process of mechanical parts using computer-aided techniques. The course includes both design as computer aided design and preparation and programming for manufacturing as computer-aided manufacturing. The course will be taught both with lectures, collective runthrough of user-cases from the industry and lab-work. The main topics in this course will include:

• Engineering product specification
• Mathematical basics for product modelling
• CAD- Basic part modelling
• CAD- Geometric modelling (solid and surface)
• Design for manufacturing and assembly
• Computer aided engineering drawing and orthographic projection
• Numerical control programming
• CAM- Based virtual and rapid prototyping
• Basic tooling and fixturing for production process

A relevant undergraduate Bachelor Engineering program with minimum 25 credits mathematics, 5 credits statistics, 7,5 credits physics

Application code: 9371

The course aims at establishing understanding of the basic knowledge about principles of CAD and CAM systems on an intermediate level. It will serve as the foundation for the proficiency needed to create a process cycle from concept to production at part and assembly level and understanding how each part of the cycle influences the decisions made during the process cycle. The process cycle here defined as the design based on mathematical principles, engineering drawings that provides instructions for manufacturing and computer-assisted programming of manufacturing. In addition, an introduction to practical manufacturing.

Knowledge and understanding:

• Use engineering mathematics related to geometry to understand CAD/CAM concepts.
• Acquire fundamental understanding of the principles of CAD/CAM, including engineering drawing, geometric and surface modelling and feature based design
• Apply CAM principles to perform computer aided numerical control programming
• Apply CAD/CAM concepts to product design and manufacturing
• Use CAD/CAM software to realize product design.

Skills:

• Distinguish the product specification methods
• Construct 2D and 3D part CAD models
• Distinguish different computer aided design modelling methods
• Draw engineering design and orthographic projections
• Construct process plans for 3D geometric parts
• Recall the need of design and manufacturing integration.

Competence:

• Passing the course will provide students with basic competence for computer aided design and manufacturing.