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Computer Aided Manufacturing, CAM, 5 Higher education credits

Datorstödd tillverkningsberedning, CAM, 5 Högskolepoäng

Established: 2021-02-25

Established by: Department of Engineering Science

Applies from: H21

Learning outcomes

After completing the course, the student should be able to show:

• knowledge of CNC machines, their mechanical structure and programming language.
• understanding of the process and its steps for manufacturing preparations using computer aid.
• knowledge of current research in the field.
• ability to create manufacturing preparations using computer aid.
• ability to analyze and evaluate manufacturing preparations from an economic, production technology and work environment perspective.
• ability to identify their need for additional knowledge and to continuously develop their competence in the field.

Entry requirements

General entry requirements and approved result from the following course/courses:

TVB200-Manufacturing II and

GPP100-Introduction to programming with Python and IoT and

RIC100-Technical drawing and introduction to CAD and

SST200-Sensor Technology and

SDT200-Logic Control Engineering and

LOA202-Logistics or the equivalent.

The forms of assessment of student performance

Individual practical computer exam. Individual oral presentation. Individual quiz. Laboratory excersise in group.

Course contents

The course focuses on the steps from a finished CAD model to a finished machined detail. In the course, great emphasis is placed on practical manufacturing preparation exercises with the help of computer support. The topics covered in the course are:

• CNC - machines structure
• Machine programming
• CAM process (Geometry, tool selection, tool paths, verification, simulation and postprocessing)

Other regulations

Course grading: U/3/4/5

Course language: The teaching is conducted in English.

General rules pertaining to examination at University West are availible 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

First cycle

Progressive specialization

G2F - first cycle, has at least 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements

Main field of study

Mechanical Engineering