CAD/CAM and Additive Manufacturing (MSK550)

The course aims to provide advamced understanding in principles and applications of computer-assisted technologies in the mechanical engineering discipline. It starts with the mathematical description of geometric modelling techniques and covers the important activities and processes in a product's life cycle such as CAD/CAM software, optimization, additive manufacturing technologies, principles of flexible manufacturing systems, concepts of concurrent engineering, reverse engineering and virtual manufacturing, process control, Computer numerical control (CNC), part programming, introduction to automation in manufacturing systems

NB! This is an elective course and may be cancelled if fewer than 10 students are enrolled by August 20th for the autumn semester.

Introduction to computer-aided technologies in engineering field, principles of geometric modeling, mathematical basics for product models, examples in using advanced CAD/CAM software, generating 3D-CAD (volume) models for free-form objects, rapid prototyping and additive manufacturing (layer manufacturing) technology, design for additive manufacturing and topology optimization. exchange of design data. Reverse engineering and virtual manufacturing. Design optimization, automation and control of industrial processes. Computer numerical control (CNC) machines programming (MAZATROL), computer aided process planning (CAPP), group technology (GT) and cellular manufacturing. Introduction to Coordinate measuring machine (CMM).

NB! This is an elective course and may be cancelled if fewer than 10 students are enrolled by August 20th for the autumn semester.

Upon attending this course, the student is expected to have

• the overview of main computer-aided tools in mechanical engineering
• knowledge about the mathematical basics of different geometric modeling techniques
• advanced understanding of concepts within design, manufacturing, optimization, automation, mechanical system modelling and additive manufacturing
• general understanding of the interaction between CAE tools in design and manufacturing
• sufficient skills in using 3D modeling tools, exchange of design and manufacturing data and rapid prototyping tools
• general understanding about the additive manufacturing technology
• knowledge about CAPP and related algorithms
• general understanding about CNC systems and different programming techniques
• knowledge about application of CAE concepts within the context of discrete type manufacturing (e.g. car) and continuous type production (e.g. Oil and Gas)
• knowledge about design optimization and competence in using optimization tool boxes for example, in MATLAB.

To take the written exam for this course, the student should must get the following approved:

• 4 out of 6 theory/computational assignments
• 2 practical exercises

In addition, the student must present the project work. The presentation must be conducted in advance of submission of the report and it must be approved to pass the report.