Module Syllabus

Sep-2019

EG121: Computer Aided Design and Manufacture

Faculty
Module Code: EG121
Member:
AE100 – Basic Aircraft
Workshop Practices or
Prerequisite: Telephone:
ME100 – Mechanical
Workshop Practices
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4 (3 Lec. + 1 Lab)
Credit hours:
(1 Lab CH is equivalent to 2 Room #:
contact hours per week)
Class Time: Office Hours:

Classroom Regulations

1. The use of mobile telephones in the classroom is not permitted. They should be
switched to silent at all times and must not be answered during class.
2. Students must come to class with the necessary study materials/equipment e.g. paper,
pens, calculators, reference notes.
3. Students must attend all classes on time. Students arriving up to ten minutes late will
be recorded as late in the attendance register. Three “lates” constitutes one absence for
attendance calculation purposes. Students arriving more than ten minutes after the class
commencement time will not be admitted to the class and will be marked absent for
that session. They may enter and join the class after the scheduled break. Students not
returning after the scheduled break will be marked as absent.
4. Standards of behaviour in the classroom should be such that all students can study
without disruption.

Failure to adhere to the classroom regulations may render the student subject to disciplinary
action in accordance with the University rules and regulations.

Module Description

Computer Aided Design, Computer Aided Manufacturing, manufacturing operations, cnc

programming methods, component set up, tooling, solid modelling, component drawing, and
importing solid model, manufacturing simulation, data transfer, CNC machine types and
inspections.
Module Objectives

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 This module will introduce students to all the stages of the CAD/CAM process and
manufacturing process with CNC machines. On successful completion of this unit students
will be able to illustrate the key principles of manufacturing using a CAD/CAM system;
produce 3D Solid models of a component using a CAD software that is suitable for transfer
into a CAM system; use CAM software to generate manufacturing simulations of a
component and produce a dimensionally accurate component on a CNC machine using a
CAD/CAM system.

Specific Learning Outcomes

At the conclusion of this module, students should be able to:

Module Learning Outcomes PLO

1. Describe the key principles of manufacturing using a CAD/CAM system. KU1, PS1
Produce 3D solid models of a component suitable for transfer into a CAM PS1
2.
system.

3. Use CAM software to generate manufacturing simulations of a component CS1, PS1

4. Design and produce a dimensionally accurate component on a CNC PS1

machine using a CAD/CAM system.

Evaluation of student performance

Midterm exam (90 min) 30%

Assignments (2 assignments, one of them is a Lab) 40%
Final exam (90 min) 30%

Grading

Criterion Based EAU Transcript EAU Degree Class

Numeric Grade
Evaluation Grade Equivalent
Distinction 70 and above A 1st Class
65-69 B+
Merit Upper 2nd Class
60-64 B
55-59 C+
Lower 2nd Class
50-54 C
Pass
45-49 D+
3rd Class
40-44 D
F
Less than 40
(Fail)
Educational Resources

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 Resource Description
Textbook Required Book 1: Lee, Kunwon. Principles of CAD/CAM/CAE systems,
Pearson.
Book 2: David A. Madsen, David P. Madsen, J. Lee Turpin
(2016). Engineering Drawing and Design. 6th Edition. Cengage
Learning.

Recommended McMahon, Chris and Jimmie Brown (1999). CADCAM: Principles,

Reading
Practice and
Manufacturing Management. 2nd Edition. Prentice Hall.

Other Resources: Library resources, Companion website, Internet search of

periodicals.

Module Content

Wk Topic Chapters

General Introduction & General Principles

• Explanation of the unit content & syllabus Book 1,
1
• Assessment criteria and assessment plan Chapter 1
• Introduction about CAD/CAM

CAD/CAM Systems
• Hardware & Software Book 1,
2 • Inputs and output Chapter 2,
• CAD/CAM data transfer 3, 10 & 11
• Programming Methods

CNC Machines
• Explanation of CNC Machine types
• Machine Components Set-up
Book 1,
3-4 • Work Holding Chapter
• Tooling 11
CNC Lab:
Familiarisation with the Boxford CNC machine

5 Handouts
CAD Session

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 • Introduction to CAD software
• Draw and editing commends
• Annotation, properties & Layers
• Practice questions: 2D drawings

Computer Lab:
Familiarisation with the AutoCAD software

Engineering Drawings
• Introduction to Engineering Drawings Book 2,
6 • Orthographic Projections Chapter 8,
• Isometric drawings 9, 10 &12
• Section Drawings

CAD Session
• Creating isometric drawings
• Orthographic projections: Top, Side & Front view
7 • Practice questions Handouts
Computer Lab:
Practicing the commends and realising examples using the
AutoCAD software

CAD Session
• Introduction to 3D drawings
• Create commends (box, cylinder, wedge…)
8 • Editing Commends (Union, Subtract..) Handouts
• Practice questions; creating 3D drawings
Computer Lab:
Practicing the commends and realising examples using the
AutoCAD software

Assignment 1

CAM Session
• Introduction to Boxford CAM software
• Lath & Mill
9 • Tool & Work changes Handouts
• tool path

Computer Lab:
Familiarisation with the Boxford software

Midterm – Week 8
10-11 Handouts
CAM Session

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 • Creating profile in Boxford Lath software
• Simulating Manufacturing Operations in Lath
• Generating G-codes

Computer Lab:
Practicing the commends and realising examples using the
Boxford software

CAM Session
• Creating profiles in Boxford Milling software
• Importing profiles in Boxford Milling software
12-13 • Simulating Manufacturing Operations in Mill Handouts
• Generating G-codes
Computer Lab:
Practicing the commends and realising examples using the
Boxford software

CNC Machines
• Producing Part using the Boxford CNC machine as Lath
• Producing Part using the Boxford CNC machine as Mill
14 • Inspection Handouts

CNC Lab:
Familiarisation with the Boxford CNC machine

Lab Assignment 2
15 • Revision session for the final assessment.

Module Regulations

• The total credit hours of this module is 4. 3 weekly credit hours for lectures every week
+ 1 credit hour of Lab on a weekly basis that is equivalent to 5 contact hours every
week. 1 credit of lab is equivalent to 2 contact lab hours.
• The necessary theory, related examples, and applications for each topic area will be
presented in lectures
• CAD and CAM sessions will be scheduled according to the weekly plan.
• Power-point presentations of all lectures and tutorial session may be uploaded on
moodle throughout the delivery of the Module.
• Assessment (coursework and exams) deadlines and schedules will be provided by the
lecturer.
• In the case of absence, it is the responsibility of the student to obtain and cover the
Module material missed.

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 EAU Honor Code

EAU students are responsible for maintaining the academic integrity of the learning process.

Teaching and Learning Methodologies

• Two Assignments comprising of Component manufacturing simulation using Boxford

CAM software and machining of the component using Boxford CNC machine to be
submitted as scheduled comprising the covered chapters and topics. Equal weighting
is given for each assignment, totaling (40%).
• Two Exams of each 90 minutes weighing 30% that contains 3D AutoCAD component
modelling and CAD/CAM systems and CNC Machine Explanation will be conducted
during the semester.

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