Mechanical Engineering (MECH) Courses>Computer-Aided Manufacturing

MECH460 - Computer-Aided Manufacturing

Description

Introduction to machining operations features of numerically controlled machine tools, and types of CNC programming. Manual part programming with G-codes, canned cycles, subprograms, and simulation program. NC machine tools and control and machine tool kinematics. CNC machining of curved surfaces, and surface machining strategies. Rapid prototyping or 3D printing. Machining mechanics and dynamics

Units

1.5

Hours: lecture-lab-tutorial

3-1.5*-1

Prerequisites

  • Complete all of the following
    • Complete all of:
    • Complete 1 of:
      • MATH201 - Introduction to Differential Equations (1.5)
      • MATH204 - Calculus IV (1.5)
    • Complete 1 of:
      • MECH200 - Engineering Drawing, CAD and Manufacturing (1.5)
      • ENGR150 - Engineering Graphics (1.5)
      • ECE299 - Introduction to Electrical and Computer Engineering Design (1.5)
      • ELEC299 - Introduction to Electrical and Computer Engineering Design (1.5)
    • Complete 1 of:
      • MECH380 - Automatic Control Engineering (1.5)
      • ELEC360 - Control Theory and Systems I (1.5)

Pre- or corequisites

  • Completed or concurrently enrolled in 1 of:
    • MECH330 - Introduction to Mechanical Vibrations (1.5)
    • ECE460 - Control Theory and Systems II (1.5)
    • ELEC460 - Control Theory and Systems II (1.5)

Course offered by

Department of Mechanical Engineering

Course schedules

Summer timetable available: February 15. Fall and Spring timetables available: May 15.

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