CAD/CAM and Additive Manufacturing (MSK550)
The course aims to provide fundamental 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, modelling mechanical systems, multibody dynamics analysis, principles of flexible manufacturing systems, concepts of concurrent engineering, reverse engineering and virtual manufacturing, process control, Computer numerical control (CNC), machines programming, interoduction to automation in Manufacturing systems
Course description for study year 2022-2023
Course code
MSK550
Version
1
Credits (ECTS)
10
Semester tution start
Autumn
Number of semesters
1
Exam semester
Autumn
Language of instruction
English
Content
Learning outcome
- 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
- 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
Recommended prerequisites
Exam
Project work and written exam
Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid |
---|---|---|---|---|
Project work | 4/10 | Letter grades | ||
Written exam | 6/10 | 4 Hours | Letter grades | Valid calculator |
The evaluation has two parts: digital written exam 4 hours and project work. Written exam is weighted 6/10 and project work 4/10 of the total grade. The project work is conducted within a period of 6 weeks and presented to the class by the end of the semester. If a student cannot submit the project report within the given deadline, the prosject garde 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 new project title next time the course is delivered or in the following semester if agreed with the course instructor.Both the written exam and project work must be passed to obtain an overall pass grade in the course.
Coursework requirements
Course teacher(s)
Course coordinator:
Hirpa Gelgele LemuCoordinator laboratory exercises:
Johan Andreas Håland ThorkaasCoordinator laboratory exercises:
Emil Mannes SurnevikHead of Department:
Mona Wetrhus MindeMethod of work
Overlapping courses
Course | Reduction (SP) |
---|---|
Computer-aided Engineering (MOM380_1) | 10 |