MEPP 429
CAD/CAM
3 Cr.
Course objectives:
• To provide an overview of how computers are being used in design of product, development of manufacturing plans and manufacture the product.
• To understand the need for integration of CAD and CAM.
Course Outcomes:
1. Understand geometric transformation techniques in CAD.
2. Creation of part drawings and 3D models using CAD techniques.
3. To understand the application of computers in various aspects of Manufacturing, Design, Proper planning, Layout & Material Handling systems.
4. Generation of part programs for industrial components using CAM techniques.
Course Contents
Product Development Process [4hr]
• Design process, Product Design: Needs of the market, Design and Engineering, The Design Process, Design for Manufacturability DFM, Design for Assembly (DFA), Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) Product cycle,
Fundamentals of CAD [4hr]
• History and Introduction to CAD,
• Cad Modelling Approaches, Modeling methods, CAD hardware, and software. CAD using PTC Creo [9hr+16hr]
• Solid modeling and surface modeling: part modeling, assembly modeling, parametric modeling, 2D drafting, Bill of Materials, Tolerances and Dimensioning, mechanism modeling, motion analysis.
• Computer-Aided Design of mechanical parts and Interference Detection by Motion analysis.
Fundamentals of CAM[4hr+8hr]
• History and Introduction to CAM, Production processes, advantage of CAM, CNC Machines, CAD/CAM relationship, CAM using PTC Creo
References:
1. K. Lalit Narayan, K. Maallikarjuna Rao and M.M.M Sarcar. Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing. Prentice Hall Inc. 2008.
2. Douglas Bryden, CAD and Rapid Prototyping for Product Design. Laurence king publishing Ltd. 2014
3. Chang T. Wysk R.A. Wang H. Computer Aided Manufacturing. Prentice hall Inc. 2008
4. McMahon C. Browne J. CADCAM Principles, practice and manufacturing management. Pearson Education,Inc, 2000