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MSE 508
Khashayar “Kash” Behdinan
Understand computer graphics concepts forming the basis of CAD modeling and CAM manufacturing
Develop fundamental understand of the Solidworks modeling software in application to part design, assembly creation, and
drawing generation.
Develop an understanding of parametric modeling and the critical links generated to support proper engineering design intent.
Understand how to properly convey design intent through the generation of properly dimensioned and tolerance engineering
drawings generatively created by 3D models.
Develop fundamental understanding of CAM systems their links to CAD systems.
Course Objectives
Course Plan
Corequisite: MSE 508L. Concepts and applications of computer aided design and manufacturing systems. 3-dimensional
geometric modeling, surface and solid modeling, finite element modeling and analysis.
Data exchange standards. Survey and evaluation of commercial CAD/CAM systems. Computer integrated manufacturing
and management systems, and e-factory implementation. Emphasis on advanced modeling tools and applications.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Engineering Design with SolidWorks 2017 , David C. Planchard, CSWP Engineering
SDC Publications, ISBN-13: 978-1630570651
Computer-Aided Manufacturing, 2006, 3rd edition T - C Chang, R. A. Wysk, HP Wang, Pearson/Prentice Hall,
2006 , ISBN: 0-13-142919-1
TextBook
Introduction to course and SolidWorks (1week)
Introduction to Manufacturing- Geometric Constraints (1week)
Engineering Product Specification(1week)
Geometric Tolerancing (1week)
Computer Aided Design (1week)
Process Engineering (1week)
Midterm( 1 week)
Midterm Project (1week)
Tooling and Fixturing (1week)
Programmable Logic Controllers (1week)
Fundamentals of Numerical Control (1week)
Numerical Control Programming (1week)
Rapid Prototyping (1week)
Final project in class group work (1week)
Final Exam Review/ Final project group presentations (1week)
Final Exam ( 1 week)
CAD/CAM Systems and Lab
