Computer-aided manufacturing
R Ibrahim
5 points * 26 lecture hours, 26 laboratory hours * Second semester * Caulfield/Peninsula
Introduction to computer-integrated manufacturing (CIM). Role of computers in CIM. Overview of materials used in manufacturing and computer-aided materials selection. Overview of manufacturing processes. Introduction to CAD and CAM systems, APT programming language, APT programming statements, additional feature in APT part geometry, APT programming design. Programmable machines used in manufacturing. Flexible manufacturing cells and systems using computer control. Industrial robotics, robot economics, group technology, implementation of CAD/CAM systems.
Assessment
Examinations (3 hours): 60% * Practical work/Laboratory work: 40%
Recommended texts
Amirouche F M L Computer aided design and manufacturing Prentice-Hall, 1993
El Wakil S D Processes and design for manufacturing Prentice-Hall, 1989
Hawkes B The CAD/CAM process Pitman, 1991
Mikell P and others CAD/CAM computer-aided design and manufacturing Prentice-Hall, 1984