TEC3256

Computer-aided manufacturing (CAM)

R Ibrahim

2 points
* 13 lecture hours and 13 laboratory hours
* Second semester
* Caulfield
* Prerequisites: TEC3255

Objectives The student is expected to acquire a basic knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of computer-aided manufacturing.

Synopsis Applications of CAD/CAM technology, numerical control of machinery, NC axes definitions, motor control, CNC and DNC machines, economics of numerical control, geometry description by programming, NC part programming, manual programming, APT programming language, APT programming statements, additional feature in APT part geometry, APT programming design, industrial robotics, robot economics, group technology. Computer-integrated manufacturing, implementation of CAD/CAM systems.

Assessment Examination (3 hours): 60%
* Tests and assignments: 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
Rembold N S Computer integrated manufacturing and engineering Addison-Wesley, 1994