MDM535 COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN AND MANUFACTURING

Course Code:8760535
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week):3 (3.00 - 0.00)
ECTS Credit:8.0
Department:Mechanical Design and Manufacturing
Language of Instruction:English
Level of Study:Graduate
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Offered Semester:Fall and Spring Semesters.

Course Objectives


Course Content

In this course overview CAE systems,orthographic and perspective display transformations,parametric representation of curves and surfaces,elementary differential geometry;interactive graphics;bicubic surface paths,image generation.This course presents advanced mechanical design techniques using a CAD/CAM software.It explains advanced methods and techniques about assembly management and mechanisms design,kinematic and dynamic analyses,(FEA),and CNC manufacturing.The material is presented based on extensive hands-on examples.The CAM sections include practical examples with 3-4 axes Vertical Machining Centers and a Turning CNC center.Rapid Prototyping Methods,Automation in Manufacturing,Automatic Programming,Robots,CIM,Group Technology ,Reverse Engineering


Course Learning Outcomes