CNC Machine Tool - Kryle and Beaver
Coordinate Measuring Machine - CMM
3D Scanner - Minolta Vi910
Rapid Prototyping System - Stratasys FDM2000 and Z Corporation ZPrinter 310
CAM software - Pro/Engineer
Haptic modelling such as PHANTOM FREEFORM virtual clay short course provided by HotHouse

100% in course assessment (assessing Learning Outtcomes 1, 2 and 3). A design assignment will be set that allows the student to demonstrate that they have mastered the skills taught in each major section of the module. The student will be asked (by means of a 2000 word report) to compare and contrast the different techniques and derive their own strategy for technique selection.

None

30 hours will take place in laboratories where demonstrations, practical exercises and formal assignments will be undertaken.

Computer based techniques relating physical models with virtual models

Haptic Modelling : Principles of haptic (touch sensitive) CAD modelling, Integration with RP

3D Scanning : Scanner Operation, Data Healing Techniques, Integration with CAD/RP
CMM Operation, Profile Measurement, Integration with CAD/RP

Rapid Prototyping : Data Transfer, STL file format, RP Systems, RP Tooling, RP Applications

Computer Aided Part Programming : Machine Definition, Tooling Definition, Tool path Creation, Post processing, Program upload

"CADCAM Theory and Practice", I Zeid, (1991) ISBN 0-07-072857-7
"A Pro/Manufacturing tutorial : Pro/Engineer", Paul E. Funk et al, (1999) ISBN 1887503927
"Rapid Manufacturing: The Technologies and Applications of Rapid Prototyping and Rapid Tooling", S. S. Dimov et al, (2000) ISBN 185233360X
"Rapid Prototyping: Principles and Applications", Chua Chee Kai et al, (2003) ISBN 981-238-120-1
Academic papers on haptic modelling (directed by Tutor)
Technical manuals for equipment used