Course detail

Fundamentals of CAD/CAM Systems

FSI-EZCAcad. year: 2007/2008

At present, the CAD/CAM products are commonly used in productions systems. The course familiarises students with the theory of CAD/CAM as a part of CIM and provides information about available CAD/CAM software products.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

5

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

doc. Ing. Lubomír Vašek, CSc.

Department

Institute of Production Machines, Systems and Robotics (ÚVSSR)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Students will acquire theoretical and practical knowledge necessary for designing the products with the help of 2D and 3D design software. They will be cognizant of software packages available for computer-aided manufacturing (CAM).

Prerequisites

Computer literacy

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Teaching methods depend on the type of course unit as specified in the article 7 of BUT Rules for Studies and Examinations.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Course-unit credit is conditional on the following: - participation in practicals
- presentation of prepared documents with respect to the selected workpiece
– successful completion of the final test
– graded course-unit credits awarding.

Course curriculum

Not applicable.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

The main goal of the course is to make students familiar with the modern methods used for designing of workpieces with the help of 2D and 3D design software. They will be provided with the knowledge of computer-aided manufacturing programs (CAM).

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

The lessons are organised according to the study schedule of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering. Missed lessons may be compensated for by the individual agreement with the teacher.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Žára a kol.:: Počítačová grafika, , 0
fa. AutoDesk: Refer.přír.AutoCAD R12, , 0
Molnár,Z.: Počítačem integrovaná výroba - CIM, , 0

Recommended reading

fa.AutoDesk: Příručka AutoCAD R12, , 0

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme B2341-3 Bachelor's

    branch B2370-00 , 3. year of study, winter semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

13 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Ing. Radim Blecha, Ph.D.
Ing. Tomáš Novotný, Ph.D., ING-PAED IGIP
Ing. Miloš Synek

Syllabus

1. Introduction to CAD/CAM – computer aided design and computer aided manufacturing as a part of CIM. Introduction to AutoCad software bundle
2. Parameter modelling. Introduction to software Mechanical Desktop 6
3. Mechanical Desktop 6: design of parts – extrude and revolve elements
4. Mechanical Desktop 6: design of parts – sweep elements
5. Mechanical Desktop 6: design of parts: how to edit parts, how to work out the drawing documentation
6. Introduction of software package ProEngineer – basic object models
7. ProEngineer: design of parts – extrude and revolve elements
8. ProEngineer: design of parts – sweep elements
9. ProEngineer: design of parts: how to edit parts, creating of drawing documentation
10. Introduction to CAM, Introduction to software Surfcam
11. Introduction to software package Surfcam
12. Surfcam: modelling of forms
13. Surfcam: creating of NC programs

Computer-assisted exercise

26 hours, compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

Ing. Radim Blecha, Ph.D.
Ing. Tomáš Novotný, Ph.D., ING-PAED IGIP
Ing. Miloš Synek

Syllabus

1. Designing of a component part using the AutoCad 2000
2. Modelling of a basic part using the Mechanical Desktop 6
3. Mechanical Desktop 6: modelling of a component part using extrude and revolve elements
4. Mechanical Desktop 6: modelling of a component part using sweep elements
5. Creating of a drawing documentation for a component part using the Mechanical Desktop 6
6. Basic part modelling using the ProEngineer
7. ProEngineer: modelling of a component part using extrude and revolve elements
8. ProEngineer: modelling of a component part using sweep elements
9. Creating of a drawing documentation for a component part using the ProEngineer
10. Presentation of CAD/CAM software Surfcam. Demonstration of work with Surfcam
11. Surfcam: modelling of a component part
12. Surfcam: creating of an NC program
13. Final test.