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Polymer processing - comparison of techniques of polymer
processing, e.g. extrusion, injection moulding. therrnoforming
and blow moulding for the production of particular
components. Selection and costing with the optirnisation of
the use of the materials. Comparison of thermoset versus
thermoplastic materials using elastomers and examples.
Calendering and coating. Manufacture of WC products.
Analysis of film blowing and printing.
Textbooks
Crawford, R.J. Plastics Engineering. 2nd ed. Oxford: Pergarnon Press,
1987
Kalpakjian. S. Manufacturing Processes for Engineering Materials. 2nd
ed, Reading, Mass.: Addison-Wesley, 1991
Roe, G. Elements of Metalworking Theory. London: Edward Arnold,
1979
MM611 Introduction to CAD
No. of hours per week: two hours
Assessment: assignments and examination
A subject in the Graduate Diploma in CADICAM.
Subject aims and description
This subject aims to introduce the fundamentals of computer
graphics, computer aided design, and geometric modelling
systems.
lntroduction to CAD. The design process. Application of
CAD. CAD hardware: input and output devices. CAD
software configurations. Functions of a graphics package.
Graphics standards. 2D drafting techniques. Defining
graphics elements. Macros, parametrics.
Graphic element data bases: alternative methods of
organisation, storage and retrieval of graphic elements.
Transformation systems: windowing, clipping, 20 and 30
transformations. Translation, scaling and rotation matrices.
Hidden line algorithms, mass property algorithms,
interference detection.
Geometric modelling: wireframe, surfaces, solid modelling.
Complex surfaces and curves. Kinematic and robotic
simulations.
71 CAD implementation. Review of micro, mini and mainframe
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p - CAD systems: applications, capabilities and limitations.
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u" CAD and its relationship in a totally integrated
2. manufacturing process.
Designing a simple 2D CAD system using fundamental
%. programming skills.
m References
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Foley, J.D. and Van Dam. A. Fundamentals of Inreractive Compurer
* Graphics. Reading, Mass.: Addison-Wesley, 1982
Groover, M.P. and Zlrnrners, E.W. CAD/CAM Computer-Aided Design
and Manufafluring. Englewood Cliffs, N.J.: Prentice Hall. 1984
Hearn, D. and Baker, M.P. Computer Graphics for the IBM Penonat
Computer Englavood Cliffs, N.J.: Prentice Hall International. 1983
Newrnan, W.M. and Sproull, R.F. Principles of Interactive Computer
Graphics. 2nd ed, New York: McGraw Hill. 1979
Pao. Y.C. Elements of Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing:
CAD/CAM. New York: Wiley, 1984
~ ~ 6 1CAD 2 Practice
No. of hours per week: four hours
Assessment: assignments and projects
A subject in the Graduate Diploma in CADICAM.
Subject aims and description
This subject aims to provide hands on experience on
computer aided design and geometric modelling software.
its capabilities and applications.
Hands on 2D and 3D geometric modelling. Wireframe
modelling, surface modelling and solid modelling. Complex
surfaces, splines, shading and animation. Kinematic and
robotic simulations. NC programming and postprocessing.
References
Grower, M.P. and Zimrners, E.W. CAD/CAM Computer Aided Design
and Manufacturing. Englewood Cliffs. N.J.: Prentice Wall, 1984
Pao. YC. Elements of Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing.
New York: Wiley, 1984
Rooney, J. and Steadrnan, P. Principles of Computer Aided Design.
London: Pitrnan, 1987
Instruction Manuals: CATlA package
MM613 Micro CAD
NO. of hours per week: two hours
Assessment: assignment
A subject in the Graduate Diploma in CADICAM.
Subject aims and description
This subject aims to introduce the students to micro
computer aided design, its capabilities as a designldrafting
tool and its limitations.
lntroduction to micro CAD hardware, file maintenance and
computer screen layout. Practical work on 2D and 3D,
mainly in the area of graphic element generation e.g. points,
lines, circles, cylinders planes, etc. Utilities for image
manipulation e.g. zooming, panning, copying, mirroring etc.
Generation of packed elements such as symbols, subparts
etc. Other micro CAD facilities for comprehensive image
presentation e.g. dimensioning, hatching etc.
Advance capabilities of miceo CAD systems in parametric
design and CADICAM facilities.
References
Barr, P.C. et dl., CAD, Principles and Applications. Englewood Cliffs,
N.J.: Prentice Hall, 1985
Goetsch, D.L. Understanding Computer Aided Design and Dmfting.
Tulsa: Lokla Penwell Pub. Co., 1986
Groover, M.P. and Zirnmers, E.W. CAD/CAM Computer Aided Design
and Manufacturing. Englewood Cliffs, N.J.: Prentice Hall, 1984
Kuijk, A.A.M., Strasser. W. (ed). Advances in Computer Graphics
Hardware 11. Berlin: Springer-Verlag, 1988
Wang. P.C.C. (ed). Advances in CAD/CAM. Case studies. Boston:
Kluwer, 1986
MM614 Automation and Machining
No. of hours per week: two hours
Assessment: examination and assignments
A subject in the Graduate Diploma in CADICAM, Graduate
Diploma in CIM, Master of Engineering (CIM) and Master of
Technology (CIM).
Subject aims and description
This subject aims to develop an understanding of machining
technology and conventional automation and also the
relationships between these technologies and advanced
manufacturing technology.
Rationales for automation. Review of conventional
automation in machining.
Approaches to conventional automation - pneumatic.
hydraulic, electric, electronic, hybrid systems.
Machining technology: Machine costs and time estimates,
economics of machining, including computer techniques:
tool life, effects of parameters including depth, feed, cutting
force, tool geometry, temperature, cutting fluids; single and
multiple cuts. Establishing cutting conditions and work
holding locations.