Module Descriptors
CAM AND RAPID PROTOTYPING
MECH50594
Key Facts
Digital, Technology, Innovation and Business
Level 5
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Christopher Wayman
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 36
Independent Study Hours: 114
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
  • COURSEWORK weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Special Admissions Requirements
None.
Module Texts
CADCAM Theory and Practice, I Zeid, (1991), ISBN 0071129014
A Pro/Manufacturing tutorial : Pro/Engineer, Paul E. Funk et al, (2000), ISBN 1585030570
Rapid Manufacturing: The Technologies and Applications of Rapid Prototyping and Rapid Tooling, S. S. Dimov et al, (2001), ISBN 185233360X
Rapid Prototyping: Principles and Applications, Chua Chee Kai et al, (2003) ISBN 981-238-120-1
Technical manuals for equipment used
Module Resources
CNC Machine Tool - Kryle and Beaver
Coordinate Measuring Machine - CMM
3D Scanner - Minolta Vi910
Rapid Prototyping System - Stratasys FDM2000
CAM software - e.g. Pro/Engineer
Module Learning Strategies
1 hour per week will comprise a formal lecture.
2 hours per week will take place in faculty laboratorieswhere demonstrations, practical exercises and formal labworks will be undertaken.
(1:n) (1:20)2
Module Indicative Content
CNC Introduction : Motors, Table Motion Control, Controller, Tooling, Fixtures
Manual Part Programming : Machine Operation, Coordinate systems, Program Elements, Offset Calculation, Interpolation, Subroutines, Debugging
Inspection : CMM Operation, Linear dimensions, Diametric Dimensions, Angular Dimensions
Computer Aided Part Programming : Machine Definition, Tooling Definition, Tool path Creation, Post processing, Program upload
Rapid Prototyping : Data Transfer, STL file format, RP Systems, RP Tooling, RP Applications
3D Scanning : Scanner Operation, Data Healing Techniques, Integration with CAD/
Module Additional Assessment Details
100% in course assessment which will assess Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3 and 4. Each major section of the module will be assessed by means of a labwork, one of which will be formally written up.