CAD07009 2019 Computer Aided Design 302

General Details

Full Title
Computer Aided Design 302
Transcript Title
Computer Aided Design 302
Code
CAD07009
Attendance
75 %
Subject Area
CAD - Cad/Cam
Department
MENG - Mech. and Electronic Eng.
Level
07 - NFQ Level 7
Credit
05 - 05 Credits
Duration
Semester
Fee
Start Term
2019 - Full Academic Year 2019-20
End Term
9999 - The End of Time
Author(s)
Michael Moffatt, Robert Craig, Sean Dalton
Programme Membership
SG_EMECL_B07 201900 Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering
Description

The overall aim of this module is to enhance the student’s skill, knowledge and competence at producing mechanical models, virtual prototypes, engineering drawings and design documentation.  Students will be introduced to specialist plastic part and mould design modules and will undertake complex surface & solid modelling, stress analysis and motion simulation.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;

1.

Utilise surface modelling techniques in the creation of complex part and product design.

2.

Undertake the design of plastic injection moulded products and carry out basic mould design using specialist 3D mould design module.

3.

Use fused deposition modelling system to create prototype models and describe current rapid prototyping technologies.

4.

Design engineering mechanisms, use physical dynamics to simulate motion in assembly models and undertake basic stress analysis or parts.

5.

Create complex part and assembly models and produce working drawings and documentation necessary to detail design project work.

Teaching and Learning Strategies

In addition to the normal CAD lectures and practical classes, Designers / Engineering Practitioners working in industry will be invited as guest lecturers and site visits companies will be arranged, where possible.

Module Assessment Strategies

Continuous assessment will involve the assessment of all assignments undertaken in class, design project activity completed independently and an end of term in-house assessment test.

Indicative Syllabus

Surface modelling: surface creation tools, surface bodies, surface controls, knitting surfaces, trimming surfaces, moving, deleting, replacing faces, thicken tool.

Plastic Part/Mould Design: Mould design module, shell, draft,  draft analysis, undercut detection; parting lines; shut−off surfaces; parting surfaces; core and cavity creation; mould design detailing.

Rapid Prototyping: Current Rapid Prototype technologies, stereo lithography, fused deposition modelling, laminated object modelling, selective laser sintering, 3D printing,  file formats and production of .stl files, strategies for prototype production, production of FDM prototype models of an engineering mechanism.

Simulation: Velocity and acceleration diagrams, 2D and 3D simulation of mechanisms, physical dynamics, simulation and animation., universal joint, CV joint, bell crank, four−bar linkage, straight line mechanisms, pantograph, geneva wheel, scotch yoke, quick return mechanism, cams, gears, pulleys.

Drawing: Modelling, drawing and detailing of complex mechanical parts, products and design project work, including drawings for plastic products, mould designs, rapid prototypes and mechanisms. File management using Product Data Management (PDM)

Coursework & Assessment Breakdown

Coursework & Continuous Assessment
100 %

Coursework Assessment

Title Type Form Percent Week Learning Outcomes Assessed
1 Continuous Assessment of Assignments Coursework Assessment Practical Evaluation 60 % OnGoing 1,2,3,4,5
2 In-house terminal test Coursework Assessment Closed Book Exam 40 % End of Term 1,2,3,4,5
             

Full Time Mode Workload


Type Location Description Hours Frequency Avg Workload
Lecture Flat Classroom Theory, assignment brief & demonstrations 1 Weekly 1.00
Design Projectwork Computer Laboratory Computer Aided Design 2 Weekly 2.00
Independent Learning Not Specified Study and practice 3 Weekly 3.00
Total Full Time Average Weekly Learner Contact Time 3.00 Hours

Module Resources

Non ISBN Literary Resources

Author

Title

Publisher

Year

ISO

ISO Standards Handbook Vol. 1 & 2 – plus new updated standards

ISO

2002 various dates

Ullman D. G.

The Mechanical Design Process

McGraw-Hill

2015

Tickoo, S.

SolidWorks 2016 for Designers

CADCIM Technologies

2016

Tran, P

SolidWorks 2018 - Advanced Techniques

SDC Publications

2018

Kazmer, D.

Injection Mold Design Engineering

Hanser Gardner Publications

 

20016

Boljanovic, V.

Sheet Metal Forming Processes and Die Design

Industrial Press, Inc

2014

Leong, K. F., Lim, C.S., & Chua C. K.

Rapid Prototyping: Principles and Applications.

WSPC

2010

Other Resources

None

Additional Information

None