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IE 433: CAD/CAM (2, 1,2)
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Catalog Data |
Introduction to CAD/CAD; Computer technology and CAD; CAD software and hardware; Geometric modeling and its approaches; Geometric transformations; Viewing in 3D; Numerical control; Types of numerical control; Numerical control programming. |
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Prerequisite |
Prerequiste: IE 352 |
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Co requisite |
None |
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Level |
7 |
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Textbook |
Principles of CAD/CAM/CAE Systems by Kunwoo Lee, Addison Wesley, 1997 |
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Reference |
CAD/CAM by Ibrahim Zeid, McGraw-Hill, 2005, Introduction to CNC by Valentino and Goldenberg, Prentice Hall, 2003. |
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Learning Objectives |
To introduce the students not only to the science of CAD/CAM but also provide skills and knowledge about the use of CAD/CAM software such as AutoCAD, Pro Engineer, and Solid Works. |
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Topics (classes) |
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Introduction |
2 classes |
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2. |
Computer graphics: constructing the geometry; wire frame, surface and solid modeling, Geometric transformation: 2D and 3D transformations, Geometric projections |
8 classes |
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3. |
CAD/CAM databases: database management, databases of geometric properties |
2 classes |
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4. |
Numerical control basic of numerical control, motion control, point to point and continuous motions, programming numerical control machines, mathematics for CNC programming, Words address programming |
12 classes |
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5. |
Group technology: part families, parts classification and coding, machine cells, Opitz classification system, MICLASS system |
4 classes |
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6. |
Robotics |
2 classes |
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Laboratory Topics |
Use of CAD/CAM software |
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Project work |
Design a product using CAD software and then write a machining program using CAM software before actually producing the part on CNC machine. |
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Computer Usage |
AutoCAD, Pro Engineer, Solid Works |
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Learning outcomes |
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To enable the students to understand the science behind the CAD/CAM [a, d, e, f, g]. |
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To provide the students a practical knowledge and skill of using the CAD/CAM software [f, h, I, j]. |
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3. |
To enable the students to integrate the isolated components of automation [I, j, k]. |
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Estimated Category Content |
Engineering Science: 1.5 credit hours
Engineering Design: 1.5 credit hour |
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Prepared by |
Dr. Saied Darwish |
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Preparation Date |
April 2005 |
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