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Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Design & CAD/CAM
Module Code	MM226
School	School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
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Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Abdul Olabi Semester 2: Abdul Olabi Autumn: Abdul Olabi
Module Teacher	Abdul Olabi
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

To establish the place of Parametric Solid Modelling and CAD in the design cycle.To familiarise the students with standard design elements and their integration into mechanical systems.To develop students understanding of Computer Aided Design Analysis and Machining techniques and relate these in the design / manufacturing process.

Learning Outcomes

1. Apply computer aided design applications, in particular parametric solid modelling techniques, to assist the design process
2. Assemble different parts, by Parametric Solid Modelling
3. Identify the role of CAD, CAE and CAM in the design process.
4. Exchange data between CAD and CAM systems.
5. Relate how CAM works and how to manufacture a component using CAM
6. Be able to write a report and present a project for both CAD and CAM (team base project)

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecture	12	No Description
Tutorial	36	No Description
Independent learning	77	No Description
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Parametric Solid Modelling.
Part modelling and solid model generation.

Surface model generation.
Assembly modelling.

Data exchange between different CAD/CAM/CAE systems.
CNC machining, development of program to machine parts.

Conception to design to manufacture of a part (CAD/CAM interfacing).
Optimising development of 3-D CAD models for use with CAM packages.

Practical use of a commercial CAM system (AlphaCAM and IDEAS).

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Project	CAD Project	40%	Week 24
Project	CAM Project	40%	Week 30
Essay	Weekly Assessment	20%	Every Week

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List