AU3009 Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing Syllabus:

AU3009 Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing Syllabus – Anna University Regulation 2021

COURSE OBJECTIVE:

The objective of this course is to provide the students with the knowledge in computer aided design and manufacturing (CAD/CAM) techniques, product specification, CAD/CAM integration, CNC programming using manual method, generation of CNC codes using CAM software

UNIT I COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN (CAD)

Overview of 2D drawings, work area customization, constraints and parameters, sketching tools, geometrical modifications, converting 2D drawings to 3D models, modeling features and tools, dimensioning and annotations, materials and appearances, file import/export.

UNIT II COMPUTER AIDED MANUFACTURING (CAM)

Overview of machining processes, work setup, cutting tool selection, calculation of feeds and speeds, CAM cycles, cutting planes selection, toolpath setup, post-processing of G-codes, file import/export.

UNIT III CAD AND CAM INTEGRATION

Introduction – Networking – Techniques, components, interface cards, network standards, Graphics standards – Graphical kernel system, Data exchange format – IGES and STEP. Process planning, Computer Aided Process Planning (CAPP), Product life cycle management (PLM), Enterprise resource planning (ERP).

UNIT IV FUNDAMENTAL OF CNC AND PART PROGRAMMING

Introduction to NC systems and CNC – Machine axis and Co-ordinate system- CNC machine tools-Principle of operation CNC- Construction features including structure- Drives and CNC controllers- 2D and 3D machining on CNC- Introduction of Part Programming, types – Detailed Manual part programming on Lathe & Milling machines using G codes and M codes- Cutting Cycles, Loops, Sub program and Macros- Introduction of CAM package.

UNIT V ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING

Rapid Prototyping: Introduction, Classification of RP Processes, Advantages & disadvantages. RP Applications; in Design, Concept Models, Form & fit checking, Functional testing, CAD data verification, Rapid Tooling, and bio fabrication. Working Principle, Application, Advantages & disadvantages: of Stereolithography Apparatus (SLA) Selective Laser Sintering (SLS), 3D Printing, Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM), and Laminated Object Manufacturing (LOM)

TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
COURSE OUTCOMES:

At the end of the course, the student will be able to
1. Creation of part drawings and 3D models using CAD techniques.
2. Create the CAM Toolpath for specific given operations
3. Ability to develop a product from conceptualization to reality and to make collaboration between product design and manufacturing.
4. Apply NC & CNC programming concepts to develop part programme for Lathe & Milling Machines
5. Illustrate understanding of various cost effective alternatives for manufacturing products.

TEXT BOOKS:

1. Ibrahim Zeid “Mastering CAD CAM” Tata McGraw-Hill PublishingCo.2007
2. Mikell.P.Groover “Automation, Production Systems and Computer Integrated Manufacturing”, Prentice Hall of India, 2008.
3. Radhakrishnan P, SubramanyanS.andRaju V., “CAD/CAM/CIM”, 2nd Edition, New Age International (P) Ltd, New Delhi,2000.

REFERENCES

1. Chris McMahon and Jimmie Browne “CAD/CAM Principles”, “Practice and Manufacturing management “ Second Edition, Pearson Education, 1999.
2. Donald Hearn and M. Pauline Baker “Computer Graphics”’. Prentice Hall, Inc,1992.
3. Foley, Wan Dam, Feiner and Hughes – “Computer graphics principles & practice” Pearson Education -2003
4. William M Neumann and Robert F.Sproul “Principles of Computer Graphics”, McGraw Hill Book Co. Singapore, 1989.