Instructor: Dr. Chuen-Sen Lin
Office: Duckering 325
Office Hours: MWF 2:00-3:00
Telephone: 474-5126

Teaching Assistant: Jason Rowland
Office: Duckering 331
Office Hours: TR 3:30-5:00
Telephone: 474-7409

Class Schedule
Lecture: M 9:15 - 10:15 D333
Lab: TR 5:20 - 6:50 D333

Disabilities Services:
The instructor will work with rhe Office of Disabilities Services (WHIT203, 474-7043) to provide reasonable accommodation to students with disabilities.

Introduction to the principles of computer aided design (CAD) and computer aided manufacturing (CAM). Entry-level applications of software and hardware in solid modeling, finite element modeling (FEM), rapid prototyping, and computer numerical control (CNC). Design project.
Prerequisites: ME321, ES331, and ES210

Instructional Method: Lecture & lab

No designated textbook. Handout will be distributed in class.

1. "Principles of CAD/CAM/CAE systems," Lee, Addison Wesley.
2. "Rapid Prototyping Using the JP System 5," A.L. Anderson, SDC Publication.
3. "Rapid Prototyping and Manufacturing-Fundamentals of StereoLithography," P.F. Jacobs, SME.
4. "Reverse Engineering," K.A. Ingle, McGraw-Hill.
5. "Applied Finite Element Analysis," L.J. Segerlind, John Wiley.
6. "CAD/CAM," M.P. Groover, E.W. Aimmers, Prentice Hall.
7. "Engineering Drawing and Related Cocumentation Practices-Dimensioning and Tolerancing," ANSI/ASME.
8. "Tolerances of Form and of Position, Part I," ISO.

Letters with plus and minus

Tests (20%)
Two tests.

Projects (60%)
Five Poojects. Project report may be turned in within 1 week after the due date with a 15% deduction. Project report submitted more than 1 week after the due date will receive 0 points.

Homework (20%)
Homework will be collected at designated times. Homework may be turned in within 2 days after the due date with a 30% deduction. Homework submitted more than two days after the due date will receive 0 points.

To learn:
CAD process, solid modeling
Design analysis
Rapid prototyping process
CNC programing
To practice:
CAD using a solid modeling software
Design analysis using an FEM software
Prototyping Procedure using a prototyping machine
CNC process using a desktop lathe, a desktop milling machine, and a CNC station

Week	Contents
1-5	Introduction to Solid Modeling
	Introduction to SolidWorks
	Parts Generation
	Assembly Generation
	Project #1
6-8	Introduction to FEM
	Introduction to Cosmos/Works
	Design Applications
	Project #2
	Test #1
8-9	Introduction to Rapid Prototyping
	Introduction to ThermoJet- A solid object printer
	Project #3
10-14	Introduction to CAM
	Computer Numerical Control Applications
	Model Design
	Project #4
	Introduction to CAMWORKS
	Introduction to HAAS Milling
	Project #5
	Test #2

ABET Criteria - Program Outcomes
This course helps students meet outcomes:
(a) An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering.
(c) An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data.
(e) An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems.
(i) A Recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning.
(j) Knowledge of contemporary issues.
(k) An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.

Last modifies on 01/21/2008 Chuen-Sen Lin