WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY Y. Gene Liao, Ph.D.

MIT 4700 Computer-Aided Design & Manufacturing Fall 2018

Course Description:
To learn the fundamentals of computer-aided design & manufacturing: concepts, theories,
applications and programming. Three laboratories (with software programming and parts
manufacturing) will be conducted.

Objective:
Students will be able to perform computer-aided numerical control (NC) programming, and PC-
based CAD/CAM system applications in mechanical components. Students will also learn
concepts, theories and applications of CAD/CAM/CIM.

Textbook:
“Automation, Production Systems, and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing (4th Edition),”
Mikell P. Groover, 2014, Prentice Hall, ISBN-13: 978-0133499612, ISBN-10: 0133499618

Reference Book:
“Systems Approach to Computer-integrated Design and Manufacturing”, N. Singh, 1996, John
Wiley & Sons, Inc., ISBN-10: 0471585173, ISBN-13: 9780471585176.
Requirements:
 14 class meetings
 midterm exam
 final exam
 homework
 laboratory

Grading Scheme*:
 Mid-term exam 20%
 Final exam 20%
 2 Homeworks @ 10 points each 20%
 2 Labs @ 15 points each 30%
 Effort & In-class Q&A 10%
* Written reports will be required for the labs

Contact Information:
Office: ETB 1148, Monday and Thursday (2:00 ~ 5:00 PM); and after class.
Phone: (313) 577-8078 (leave voice-mail message with number and time you can be reached)
e-mail: geneliao@wayne.edu Fax: (313) 577-1781

Meeting Schedule:
Thursday, 5:30 ~ 8:20 PM, Room ETB 2020.
Exam Dates: Midterm Exam 10/25 (Thursday)
Final Exam 12/13 (Thursday)
Machine tool laboratory (ETB 1016) or Computer lab (ETB 2021)

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Course Outline:
Week Topics Textbook Reference
8/30 L1: Introduction to CAD/CAM/CIM Ch 23 Ch 1

9/6 L2: CAD Handouts Ch 2, Ch 3

9/13 L3: Concurrent Engineering and CAPP Ch 24 Ch 4-5

9/20 L4: NC and PLC Programming Ch 7, 9 Ch 6

9/27 L5: Robotics Ch 8

Homework #1 due 10/4, 5:30pm

10/4 L6: Automation & Control Ch 4-6

10/11 L7: Quality and Process Control #1 Ch 20

10/18 L8: Quality and Process Control #2 Ch 21

10/25 Midterm Exam (5:30-8:20pm)

11/1 Lab #1 (CNC programming on turning) Handouts

11/8 Lab #1 (CNC programming on turning) Handouts

11/15 L9: Quality and Process Control #3 Ch 21-22

11/22 No class - Thanksgiving Holidays

Homework #2 due 11/29, 5:30pm

11/29 Lab #2 (CAD/CAM) & L10 (Advanced Topics) Handouts/Ch 10-12, 18-19

All Lab Reports due 12/6, 5:30pm

12/6 Review for Final Exam All Chapters

12/13 Final Exam (5:30-8:20pm)

Learning Outcome Upon completion of this course, students shall be able to:
1. Describe and identify geometric modeling in computer-aided-design (CAD) domain [SOa,
M3]
2. Perform computer-aided numerical control (NC) programming [SOa, SOb, SOc, M3]
3. Perform manual NC programming by means of editing, trouble shooting, and optimizing.
[SOa, SOb, SOc, SOe, M3]
4. Apply PC-based CAD/CAM system in mechanical components [SOa, SOb, SOc, SOe, M3]

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5. Define and recognize the applications of concurrent engineering and computer-aided-process-
planning (CAPP) [SOa, SOb, SOf, M3]
6. Recognize and apply computer control in manufacturing [SOa, SOb, SOc, M3]
7. Analyze group technology and apply it in cellular manufacturing [SOa, SOb, M3]
8. Plan and design flexible manufacturing system (FMS) [SOa, SOb, SOf, M3]
9. Communicate effectively in oral and written formats [SOg]

Deferred Grades A grade of "I" will only be assigned if a student IS NOT currently failing
the course and if there is NOT a substantial amount of work to be completed.
An "I" grade MUST be made up within one year of assignment of the grade.
Assignment of an “I” grade will be at the sole discretion of the instructor.

Withdrawal Policy The last day to drop any class with a tuition refund is the end of the second
week of classes. The last day to withdraw from the class, without a notation
of W on the transcript, is the end of the fourth week of classes. All drop/add
activity during the first 4 weeks should be done through Pipeline. Between
the end of the fourth and fifth weeks, withdrawals require the permission of
the instructor and must be submitted on a Drop/Add form to the Registrar’s
Office.

It is the policy of the College of Engineering not to allow withdrawals from courses after the end
of the 5th week except under exceptional circumstances. Failing a class is not an acceptable
excuse for withdrawal after the 5th week. Withdrawals after this time require the permission of
the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs.

Policy on Cheating It is the policy of the Engineering Technology Program that any instance of
cheating will result in a grade of F for the course. Cheating is defined by the University as
“intentionally using or attempting to use, or intentionally providing or attempting to provide,
unauthorized materials, information, or assistance in any academic exercise.” This includes any
group efforts on assignments or exams unless specifically approved by the professor for that
assignment/exam. Evidence of fabrication or plagiarism, as defined by the University in its
brochure Academic Integrity, will also result in downgrading for the course. Please refer to the
“Expectations for Citation in Engineering Technology” handout (attached and available on the web)
and to the Departmental recommended book on scientific writing, for guidance. STUDENTS WHO
CHEAT ON ANY ASSIGNMENT OR DURING ANY EXAMINATION WILL BE ASSIGNED
A FAILING GRADE FOR THE COURSE.

Therefore avoid all appearance of improper behavior! Students who witness cheating should
report the incident to the instructor as soon as possible. Students are also welcome to discuss any
concerns related to cheating with Chair of Engineering Technology.

“Academic dishonesty ... tends to compromise the academic integrity of the institution or subvert
the education process. All forms of academic dishonesty are prohibited at Wayne State University,
as outlined in the Student Due Process Policy.” -- from Academic Integrity: Important Information
for Faculty and Students