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Computer Aided Manufacturing, CAM, 3 Higher education credits

Datorstödd tillverkning, CAM, 3 Högskolepoäng

Established: 2022-03-08

Established by: Department of Engineering Science

Applies from: V23

Learning outcomes

Knowledge and understanding After taking the course, students should be able to :

• demonstrate knowledge and understanding about terminology, underlying theory and principles of CAM.
• describe different machining operations related to CAM.

Skills and abilities After taking the course, students should be able to:

• comprehend blueprints and create CAD models that can be used in CAM software.
• identify major components of a CNC machine.
• set up commercial CAM software to create necessary codes for machining.
• analyze and summarise scientific articles within the CAM field applied to machining.

Entry requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in materials science and engineering, mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, production technology, or equivalent. In addition, at least 7.5 HE credits in materials science, at least 15 HE credits in mathematics, and English B/English 6 or equivalent are required.

The forms of assessment of student performance

Individual written assignment. Written assignment in a group. Oral presentation in a group. Individual practical exam.

Course contents

In this course, first, a short introduction is given to Computer Aided Design (CAD). Then the concepts of G-Codes and CAM (Computer Aided Manufacturing) preparation are presented. Students get familiar with the CNC machines and their components through short lectures (by teacher and students, as short research projects). The main part of the course is programming several CAM operations, such as turning, drilling, face milling, contour milling, and 5-axis milling.

Other regulations

Course grading: F/Fx/E/D/C/B/A - Insufficient, Insufficient- more work required before the credit can be awarded, Sufficient, Satisfactory, Good, Very Good, Excellent

Course language: The teaching is conducted in English.

General rules pertaining to examination at University West are available at www.hv.se.

If the student has a decision/recommendation on special support due to disability, the examiner has the right to examine the student in a customized examination form.

Cycle

Second cycle

Progressive specialization

A1N - second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements

Main field of study

Mechanical Engineering