CAD/CAM/CIM (MAT-613)

ETHIOPIAN TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY

Mechanical Technology Faculty
Department of Manufacturing Technology
Course Title: CAD/CAM/CIM
Course Code: MAT-613
Credit hours: 3 (Lec: 2, Lab: 3)
Pre-requisite: None
Instructor (2014E.C): Yemane Zemicheal (PhD)
Course description: The course is concerned about the role of computers in modern
manufacturing processes. It deals with computer aided design and manufacturing,
geometric modeling, programming languages for NC machines programming, Computer
Aided Process Planning, Industrial Automation. Group technology, cellular
manufacturing and flexible manufacturing systems and their design considerations are
also part of this course.
Course Objectives
At the end of this course the student should be able to:
Acquire knowledge about the use of computer in manufacturing;
Develop language for computer numerical controlling process in manufacturing;
Develop models using CAD/CAM.
Develop flexible manufacturing systems in production process;
Develop Computer network and communication in manufacturing;
Apply CAD/CAM in designing components for manufacturing;
Design industrial automation system
Course Content
1. Introduction and Overview of CAD/CAM/CIM;
Evolution of Computer Integrated Manufacturing, CIM Hardware and CIM Software,
Nature and Role of the elements of CIM system, Development of CIM,
CAM, CAD/CAM AND CIM, Benefits of CIM, Principles of CIM,
2. NC programming

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Numerical control (NC), NC modes, NC elements, NC machine tools, structure of

CNC machine tools, features of Machining center, turning center, CNC Part
Programming: fundamentals, manual part programming methods, Computer Aided
Part Programming.
3. Geometric modeling:
Modeling of simple machine parts (Milling and Turning) and generating machine
codes using standard Master CAM - 2018 or other CAM Packages (X5)
4. Group Technology and Computer Aided Process Planning (CAPP)
Part family, coding and classification, production flow analysis, advantages and
limitations, Cellular Manufacturing, Computer Aided Processes Planning, Retrieval
type and Generative type.
5. Flexible Manufacturing Systems and Industrial Automation
Introduction to Flexible Manufacturing System, Flexibility and Its Types, FMS and
Its rule in CIM environment, Types of FMS, The principal objectives of FMS,
Control of FMS System, Recent Trends, Introduction to Industrial Automation,
Types of Automation, Advantages of Automation, Automation Strategies,
Automated Guided Vehicles Systems and Automated Storage/Retrieval Systems
6. Operational Control;

Method of Presentation:
Lecture, Seminar, Reading Assignments, Home Reading, and Design Project
Assessment and Grading Method:
Mid Exam, Test and Assignments, Projects/term work, and Final Exam
References
1. Paul G Ranky – Computer Integrated Manufacturing-prentice /Hall Intern;
2. Joseph tatavage /Roger G. Hannam- Flexible Manufacturing systems in practice-
Marcel Dekker, Inc. New York and base;
3. T.H.Allegri, P.E. Advanced Manufacturing Technology- TAB professional and
reference books;
4. Alan Weathweall, Computer Integrated Manufacturing, A Total Company
Competitive Strategy, Butterworth-Heinmann, 1992;

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5. William W.Luggen, Flexible Manufacturing Cells and Systems, Prentice Hall, 1991;
6. Serope Kalpakjian, Steven R. Schmid, Hamldon Musa, Manufacturing engineering
and technology, sixth edition in SI units, 2009.
7. Groover M.P., Automation, Production SystemsA n d Computer-
integratedManufacturing, PHI.
8. Rao, P.N., CAD / CAM Principles and Applications, McGraw Hill Publishers, New
Delhi
9. Narahari and Viswanadham-"Performance Modeling and Analysis of Automated
Manufacturing systems "-Prentice Hall-1998.
10. O. C. Zienkiewicz, R.L.Taylor&J.Z.Zhu, The Finite Element Method –Its basis &
Fundamentals, Elsevier, Butterworth-Heinemann, 2006;
11. Zienkiewicz, O.C. and Taylor, R.L., “The Finite Element Method”, Fourth Edition,
Volumes 1 & 2 McGraw Hill International Edition, Physics Services, 1991;