CAD/CAM

ADAMA SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY UNIVERSITY

School of Mechanical, Chemical and Materials Engineering

Mechanical Engineering Department

Course Outline
2nd Semester 2023/2024
CAD/CAM Course Outline

Table of Contents
General Information ..................................................................................................................... 3
Teaching Staff Course ................................................................................................................... 3
Coordinator and course instructor................................................................................................... 3
Course Overview ........................................................................................................................... 3
Course Learning Outcomes ........................................................................................................... 4
Graduate Attributes ...................................................................................................................... 4
Course Content ............................................................................................................................. 5
Course Calendar ........................................................................................................................... 5
Instructional Method .................................................................................................................... 7
Assessment.................................................................................................................................... 7
Learning Resources ...................................................................................................................... 7
Textbook and Additional References ............................................................................................ 7
Other Resources .......................................................................................................................... 7
Grading Policy .............................................................................................................................. 7
Pass requirements ....................................................................................................................... 8
Academic Integrity ....................................................................................................................... 8
Referencing style ........................................................................................................................... 8
Other Requirements ..................................................................................................................... 9

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General Information

Course code/Name: MEng 4306 Computer Aided Design and

Manufacturing (CAD/CAM)
Section/Department: Department of Mechanical Engineering
Year/Semester: Year 4, Semester II
Academic Year 2023/2024
pre-requisite(s) Machine Drawing II( MEng 2208 )
Course Category Major electives

co-requisite(s) Nil
Course schedule Tuesday 2:00-5:00 and Wednesday 8:00-10:00
Credit Hour / ECTS 3(2-0-3)/5

Teaching Staff Course

Coordinator and course instructor

Name and Title Mr. Kemal Temam(MSc)

E-mail kems624121@gmail.com

Telephone number +251985167118

Consultation hour Thursday 4:00 - 6:00 pm

Office (Block/Room) Block-522 R-7

Course Overview
This course aims to cover the Concept of any design task in CAD/CAM environment, It aims
to impart the parametric fundamentals to create and manipulate geometric models using
curves, surfaces and solids. It also aims to introduce the students to computer numerical
control for manufacturing; Basic component of and classification of NC machine tools;
Manual NC programming; CAD/CAM systems for programming..

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Course Learning Outcomes

CLO Up on successful completion of this course, students should be able PLO

to:

CLO1 apply the design concepts for any design task in CAD/CAM PLO3
environment

CLO2 apply the best use of computer Aided manufacture concepts in a PLO5
modern factory

CLO3 create and manipulate geometric models using curves, surfaces and PLO3
solids

CLO4 write NC programming for Lathe and Milling machine based on the PLO1
given drawing

CLO5 Apply the concepts of machining for the purpose of selection of PLO5
appropriate machining centers, machining parameters, select
appropriate cutting tools for CNC milling and turning equipment, set-
up, program, and operate CNC milling and turning equipment.

CLO6 able to develop knowledge and skills in designing using both PLO3
SolidWorks/ CATIA software and MasterCam software and derive
computer-aided NC part program from the models

Graduate Attributes

PLO1 Engineering Knowledge PLO7 Environment and sustainability

PLO2 Problem Analysis/ Interpretation PLO8 Ethics
of Engineering drawing
PLO3 Design/development of PLO9 Individual and teamwork
solutions
PLO4 Investigation PLO10 Communication
PLO5 Modern tool usage PLO11 Project management
and finance
PLO6 The engineer and PLO12 Lifelong learning
society

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Course Content

Introduction to CAD/CAM; Fundamentals of cad/cam automation, Design process,

application of computers for design, Benefits of cad computer application for cad application-
computer peripherals, design work station, graphic terminal CAD software, CAD database
and structure Computer Aided Manufacturing Definition, Benefits and its application.

Geometric, Surface and 3D Solid Modeling: Geometric Modeling: 3-D wire frame
modeling, wire frame entities and their definitions, interpolation and approximation of curves,
concepts of parametric and nonparametric representation, curve fitting techniques, definition
of cubic spline, Bezier and b-spline

Numerical Control Need of NC technology, Fundamental concepts in numeric

control: structure and functions of NC System, Motion control, Major components and
Characteristics of an NC machine tool, Standard tooling used for NC turning and milling
centres.

NC Part Programming Preparatory functions, axis, miscellaneous commands and Coordinate

systems, Work holding and tool setting procedure for NC turning and milling centres, Tool zero
presetting, compensation, Block formats and introduction to ISO based G & M codes for NC part
programming,

CNC Machine: Milling and Lathe Demonstration. Machine setup Procedure, Tool offset, G-code
input, Safety requirement, Machining conditions, Tool selection & Stock selection, Practical
operation on CNC machines

Course Calendar

Week Topic CLO Remark

1 Chapter 1: introduction to CAD/CAM CLO 1 and 2 Test and

1.1 Fundamentals of cad/cam automation Quiz
1.2 Design process, application of computers for design,
1.3 Benefits of cad computer application for cad application
computer peripherals, design work station, graphic terminal CAD
software,
1.4 CAD database and structure
1.5 Computer Aided Manufacturing Definition, Benefits and
its application

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2-3 Chapter 2: Geometric, Surface and 3D Solid Modeling CLO 3 Quiz, test and
2.1 Geometric Modeling: 3-D wire frame modeling, wire frame
assignment
entities and their definitions, interpolation and approximation of
curves, concepts of parametric and nonparametric representation,
curve fitting techniques, definition of cubic spline, Bezier and b-
spline
2.2 Surface Modeling: types of Surface and Their Mathematical
Representation
2.3 Solid and their Representation ( 3D Modeling Using Solid
work/CATIA software )
4 -6 Chapter 3: Numerical Control CLO 4, 5 & 6 quiz/ test and
3.1 Need of NC technology
assignment
3.2 Fundamental concepts in numeric control: structure and functions
of NC System, Motion control
3.3 Major components and Characteristics of an NC machine tool,
Standard tooling used for NC turning and milling centres.
3.4 advantages of NC technology over conventional manufacturing
7- 10 Chapter 4: NC Part Programming CLO 4, 5 & 6 Project
4.1 Preparatory functions, axis, miscellaneous commands and
progress
Coordinate systems
4.2 Work holding and tool setting procedure for NC turning and presenta
milling centres, Tool zero presetting, compensation,
tion,
4.3 Block formats and introduction to ISO based G & M codes for
NC part programming, assignm
4.4 Concepts of tool length and radius
ent
4.5. Manual NC programming with Example:Turning and
Milling operation
4.6 Standard canned cycles used in CNC turning and
drilling centers
4.7 Introduction to automatic NC part program generation from CAD
models using standard CAD/CAM software (Master CAM software)
- Design, Turning and Milling
11-14 Chapter 5: CNC Machine: Milling and Lathe Demonstration CLO 4, 5 & 6 project
5.1 Machine setup Procedure
5.2 Tool offset
5.3 G-code input
5.4 Safety requirement
5.5 Machining conditions
5.6 Tool selection & Stock selection
5.7. Practical operation on CNC machines

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Instructional Method

The main teaching method will be based on active learning (Practice on hand) usually in CAD lab.
Tutorials will be used to reinforce the course material and to discuss the issues raised by the
directed reading. During tutorial sessions, students are encouraged to attempt the tutorial exercises
independently and provide solutions. Weekly individual/Group assignments will be given to
promote preparation for the upcoming lesson.

Assessment

Task Weightage Week Due CLO Assessed

1 Test 10 % 1
2 Quizes 10 % 1,2&3
3 Assignments 10 % 1,2,3 & 4
4 Project 15 % 1,2,3,4 & 5
5 Lab/Industrial 5% 1,2,3,4 & 5
6 Final exam 50 % 1,2,3,4, 5 & 6
*For details on assignments and project, please refer to assignment and project guideline in
the course.

Learning Resources
Textbook and Additional References
 Zhuming, Bi, Xiaoqin Wang, Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing , John
Wiley & Son Ltd (2020)
 Zeid, I., CAD/CAM, McGraw Hill (2008)
 Kumar, Kaushik, Ranjan, Chikesh, Davim, J. Paulo, CNC Programming for
Machining, Springer (2020)
 Alen Overby, CNC Machining Handbook: Building, Programming, and
Implementation, third ed. Volume 1, 2010
 Groover, M. P. and Zimmers, E.W., CAD/CAM:, 2006, Pearson Education India
 Smith Peter, CNC programming handbook, 2nd edition, 2003, Industrial Press Inc.
 Rooney, J. and Steadman, P., Principles of Computer Aided Design, prentice Hall
(1988)
 D. Rogers, J.A. Adams , Mathematical Elements for Computer Graphics, Tata
Mcgraw Hill Education Private Limited, 2002
 Zeid, Mastering CAD/CAM, Tata Mcgraw-Hill Education Private Limited, 2005
Other Resources
 Tutorial solved worksheets notes will be delivered.
Grading Policy

Grading of courses will be according to the university’s rules and regulation.

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Examinations are graded and the letter grading system with corresponding points
shown below.
Corresponding
Raw Mark Corresponding
fixed number
interval (100%) Letter Grade
Grade
[90,100] A+ 4.0
[85,90) A 4.0
[80,85) A- 3.75
[75,80) B+ 3.5
[70,75) B 3.0
[65,70) B- 2.75
[60,65) C+ 2.5
[50,60) C 2.0
[45,50) C- 1.75
[40,45) D 1.0
[0,40) F 0

Pass requirements

To pass this course you must:

 Attempt all assessments.

 Must achieve greater than 40% in the final exam.
Academic Integrity
ASTU values academic integrity. Therefore, all students must understand the meaning
and consequences of cheating, plagiarism and other academic offences under the
Code of Student Conduct and Disciplinary Procedures. Work submitted may be
subjected to a plagiarism detection process, which may include the use of systems
such as 'Turnitin'.

Referencing style
The "APA Referencing Style" for written work and oral presentations. However,
students are permitted to use other recognized styles that appear in the Engineering
literature.

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Other Requirements
100% during practical work sessions except for some unprecedented mishaps.

This course is one of the highly applicable courses in industries. Students are expected
to attend all classes regularly and study from text books once the topic is discussed in
classes.

Students are advised to prepare for classes by reading the available materials before
coming to classes and participate actively to enhance better understanding of the course
and attain the learning outcomes.

There have been many reference books proposed for each topic which will be discussed
in class. Students are encouraged to read and prepare based on the additional materials.
Students are expected to update the development of the project on the weekly basis and
report irregularities to be sorted out at the earliest.

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