TEC3642

Computer-aided manufacturing

(ENG)

R Ibrahim

5 points + 26 lecture hours and 26 laboratory hours + Second semester + Caulfield

Synopsis: Introduction to computer-integrated manufacturing (CIM). Role of computers in CIM. Materials used in manufacturing and computer-aided materials selection. Manufacturing processes. Introduction to CAD and CAM systems, APT programming language, APT programming statements, additional features 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: Practical work/laboratory work: 100%