CAD/CAM and Additive Manufacturing | University of Stavanger

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.

Content

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

Learning outcome

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.

Required prerequisite knowledge

None

Recommended prerequisites

Basic knowledge in machine design, computer-aided design and manufacturing (CAD/CAM), production and manufacturing engineering and applied mathematics. Competence in MATLAB programming is an advantage.

Exam

Report and written exam

Written exam

Weight 6/10

Duration 4 Hours

Marks Letter grades

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Exam system WISEflow

Report

Weight 4/10

Duration 6 Weeks

Marks Letter grades

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Exam system Canvas

The evaluation has two parts: digital written exam 4 hours and a report based on project work. Both the written exam and the project work can be written either in English or Norwegian.

Only approved calculator and drawing instruments are allowed on the written exam, i.e. NO printed or hand-written materials are allowed.

An individual project work is conducted within a period of 6 weeks and presented to the class by the end of the semester. The student must pass the presentation to pass the report. A self-declaration form for the use of AI tools must be included in the project report.

If a student cannot submit the project report within the given deadline, the project grade of the student will be marked F unless there is a legal reason for extended submission. A student who has got F in the project work can take on a new project with a different title the next time the course is offered.

The student must pass both the written exam and the report to obtain an overall pass grade in the course.

Coursework requirements

Mandatory assignments , Presentation of projectwork

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.

Approved exercises and project grade are valid upto 3 years.

Method of work

Lectures (4 hrs/week), exercises (2 hrs/week) and project work. Most of the exercises and the project work are conducted using a CAE tools.

Overlapping courses

Course	Reduction (SP)
Computer-aided Engineering (MOM380_1) , CAD/CAM and Additive Manufacturing (MSK550_1)	10

Open for

For students with background in Mechanical Engineering.

Admission requirements

Must meet the admission requirements of one of the study programmes the course is open for.

Course assessment

The faculty decides whether early dialogue will be held in all courses or in selected groups of courses. The aim is to collect student feedback for improvements during the semester. In addition, a digital course evaluation must be conducted at least every three years to gather students’ experiences.

Contact

Head of Department:

Mona Wetrhus Minde

Course coordinator:

Hirpa Gelgele Lemu

Coordinator laboratory exercises:

Emil Mannes Surnevik

Laboratory Engineer:

Jan-Tore Jakobsen

Offered by

Faculty of Science and Technology

Department of Mechanical and Structural Engineering and Materials Science

The course description is retrieved from FS (Felles studentsystem). Version 1

CAD/CAM and Additive Manufacturing (MSK550)

Facts

Introduction