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School: Engineering

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing

  • Unit Code

    ENS6105

  • Year

    2016

  • Enrolment Period

    1

  • Version

    1

  • Credit Points

    15

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

Description

This unit provides students with a thorough understanding of the application of computers in the product life cycle from initial concept formation to final production. Students learn how to apply modern computer aided design and manufacturing (CAD/CAM) tools to efficiently solve complicated design and manufacturing problems. A commercial 3D modeling system (Solid Works) and an industrial CNC machine tool are used for laboratory and workshop activities.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Apply computer aided design (CAD) and computer aided manufacturing (CAM) systems to solve engineering design and manufacturing problems.
  2. Decide on an appropriate design tree (design features and sketches) for an efficient CAD design.
  3. Demonstrate a degree of competence in the application of modern commercial CAD/CAM systems through hands on experience in the solution of practical problems.
  4. Determine where and how a computer aided engineering system should be used to improve productivity and reduce design and manufacturing lead times.
  5. Research new developments in the field of computer aided manufacturing and reflect critically on their significance to engineering practice.

Unit Content

  1. 3D Curves and surface representations.
  2. Advanced drawing features (surfaces, sheet metal, weldments, etc.).
  3. CNC programming techniques.
  4. Commercial CAD/CAM systems.
  5. Computer numerical control (CNC) and computer aided manufacturing (CAM) systems.
  6. Geometric modeling, solid modeling and feature based modeling.
  7. Hands on exercises using modern CAD/CAM systems.
  8. In-depth design integration.
  9. Introduction to 3D Modeling and integrated CAD/CAM/CAE systems.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures, laboratory and workshop activities.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
Laboratory WorkLaboratory work and quizzes50%
ProjectDesign project20%
Test ^Practical and theory test30%

^ Mandatory to Pass

Text References

  • Howard, W.E., & Musto, J.C. (2009). Introduction to solid modeling using Solidworks 2009. New York, NY: McGraw Hill.
  • Chang, T.C., Wysk, R.A., & Wang, H.P. (2006). Computer-aided manufacturing (3rd ed.). New Jersey, NJ: Prentice Hall.
  • Groover, M.P. (2010). Automation, production systems, and computer-integrated manufacturing (3rd ed.). New Jersey, NJ: Prentice Hall.

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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School: Engineering

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing

  • Unit Code

    ENS6105

  • Year

    2016

  • Enrolment Period

    2

  • Version

    1

  • Credit Points

    15

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

Description

This unit provides students with a thorough understanding of the application of computers in the product life cycle from initial concept formation to final production. Students learn how to apply modern computer aided design and manufacturing (CAD/CAM) tools to efficiently solve complicated design and manufacturing problems. A commercial 3D modeling system (Solid Works) and an industrial CNC machine tool are used for laboratory and workshop activities.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Apply computer aided design (CAD) and computer aided manufacturing (CAM) systems to solve engineering design and manufacturing problems.
  2. Decide on an appropriate design tree (design features and sketches) for an efficient CAD design.
  3. Demonstrate a degree of competence in the application of modern commercial CAD/CAM systems through hands on experience in the solution of practical problems.
  4. Determine where and how a computer aided engineering system should be used to improve productivity and reduce design and manufacturing lead times.
  5. Research new developments in the field of computer aided manufacturing and reflect critically on their significance to engineering practice.

Unit Content

  1. 3D Curves and surface representations.
  2. Advanced drawing features (surfaces, sheet metal, weldments, etc.).
  3. CNC programming techniques.
  4. Commercial CAD/CAM systems.
  5. Computer numerical control (CNC) and computer aided manufacturing (CAM) systems.
  6. Geometric modeling, solid modeling and feature based modeling.
  7. Hands on exercises using modern CAD/CAM systems.
  8. In-depth design integration.
  9. Introduction to 3D Modeling and integrated CAD/CAM/CAE systems.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures, laboratory and workshop activities.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
Laboratory WorkLaboratory work and quizzes40%
ProjectDesign project20%
Test ^Practical and theory test30%
PresentationSeminar10%

^ Mandatory to Pass

Text References

  • Groover, M.P. (2010). Automation, production systems, and computer-integrated manufacturing (3rd ed.). New Jersey, NJ: Prentice Hall.
  • Chang, T.C., Wysk, R.A., & Wang, H.P. (2006). Computer-aided manufacturing (3rd ed.). New Jersey, NJ: Prentice Hall.
  • Howard, W.E., & Musto, J.C. (2009). Introduction to solid modeling using Solidworks 2009. New York, NY: McGraw Hill.

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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