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INTRODUCTION

TO CAM

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tamer S. Mahmoud

Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM)

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1 Aim of the course

The aim of this course is to provide

students with an understanding ofadvanced technologies and tools,which play a significant role inmanufacturing of engineeringcomponents.

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2 Objectives and learning outcomes

To achieve this aim, the unit has the

following objectives and learning

outcomes:

Develop an understanding of the

advanced aspects of enabling computer

aided technologies used inmanufacturing.

Apply knowledge on advances in modern

techniques of rapid prototyping and rapid

tooling

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3 Course Contents

1. Introduction to CAM.

2. Introduction to CNC.

3. CNC Hardware & Tooling Basics.

4. Reverse Engineering (RE).

5. Rapid prototyping (RP).

6. Industrial Robots.

7. Group Technology (GT).

8. Cellular Manufacturing.

9. Flexible manufacturing systems (FMS).

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4 Course Materials

PowerPoint Presentations.

CNC simulator help.

FeatureCAM help.

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5 References

P. N. Rao, CAD/CAM Principles and Applications, 2ndEdit

McGraw Hill, 2004.

Chennakesava R. Alavala, CAD/CAM: Concepts and ApplicPHI Learning, 2011.

Farid Amirouche, Principles of Computer Aided Design &Manufacturing, 2ndEdition, Pearson Education, 2004.

Steve Krar and Arthur Gill, Computer numerical ControlProgramming Basics, Industrial Press Edition, 1999.

James V. Valantino and Joseph Goldenberg Introduction tcomputer Numerical Control, 2ndEdition, Prentice Hall, 20

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6 Assessment Method

Assessment Marks

Midterm Exam 15Practical Exams 15 (Average 2 Exams)

Oral Exam 10

Assignments 10

Final Exam 75

Total 125

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7 Course Plan

Week

No.Lecture Topic La

1 Introduction to CAM I

2 Introduction to CNC Intro. to CN

3 CNC Hardware & Tooling Basics I Intro. to CN

4 CNC Hardware & Tooling Basics II Manua

5 Reverse Engineering (RE) Manua

6 Rapid prototyping (RP). Manual

7 Industrial Robots. Manual

8 Midterm Exam Pra

9 Group Technology (GT). CAMW

10 Cellular Manufacturing CAMW

11 Flexible manufacturing systems (FMS) CAMW

12 Computer aided process planning (CAPP) I CAMW

13 Computer aided process planning (CAPP) II CAMW

14 REVIEW CAMW

15 Final Exam Practical

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8 What is CAM?

Computer Aided

Manufacturing (CAM) involvesthe use of computer programsspecifically designed to createthe geometry and tool pathsneeded for parts to bemachined.

These tool paths can then beautomatically processed into aprogram specific for the CNCmachine to be used.

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8 What is CAM?

Very often a CAM process follows

directly on from a CAD process, insuch cases the complete designand manufacture process iscalled CAD/CAM.

The main advantage of this

approach is that the CAD designcan be used to generate theprogram which will control themanufacturing process.

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9 Advantages of CAM

The advantages of CAM systems are:-

Products can be made veryaccurately and consistently;

Around the clock production is muchcheaper;

A product's design can be modifiedwithout the need to bring productionto a complete standstill;

Waste can be kept to a minimum.

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