Course Name
Computer Aided Design/Manufacture (CAD/CAM)
Course Overview 
Level of study	Master Degree	
Workload	ECTS: 3
Total Hours: 72
Contact Hours: 48
•	Lectures: 12
•	Labs: 36
•	Seminars: 0	
Course Code		
Semester	Winter, Summer	
Prerequisites	Material  Removal  Processes,
Automatics  and  Robotics, the Fundamentals of Computer Science	
Course Objectives	Getting skills and knowledge in the concept of CAD/CAM in both a practical and theoretical level. Students will engage in Computer Aided Design and CAD/CAM code generation of part geometries developed. The  aim  of  the  module  is  to  acquaint  students  with  the  issues  of  computer  production integration with the use of CAD/CAM integrated environment.	
Learning Outcomes
	A student  has  knowledge  as  regards  the  role  and significance of CAD/CAM systems in modern world.
A  student  has  knowledge  as  regards  the  utilization of  particular  modules  of  the  CAD/CAM  system  for particular project-technological assignments.
A  student  can  design  a  sample  2D  or  3D  model  in the CAD module.
A student can plan and program the technology of making a part based on the previously prepared model.
A student can prepare a program controlling the CNC machine tool (with the use of the CAM module) in order to make the designed object	
Syllabus
	The features of modern production. The definition of CAD/CAM systems; a historical development of the CAD/CAM systems.
Computer technology applied during designing. Technology, the application and databases in CAD systems. Utilizing the CAD system to build similar and standardized parts. 
Geometric modelling in CAD systems as well as creating other models. The methodology of computer-aided work of a technologist. 
Designing a technology for conventional and CNC machine tools. Data processing in integrated CAD/CAM system. Geometric and technological databases. 
Tool libraries, the machined tools, and machining parameters. Geometric and direct files. Postprocessors. 
The description of LATHE and MILL technological modules. General principles of designing a tool track while preparing lathe and mill machining. 
Lathe machining with the use of the LATHE module. 
Drill and mill machining technology utilizing the MILL module of the CAM system.	
Labs
	3D modelling: creating parts and assemblies.
CAM systems: LATHE module
CAM systems: MILL module	
Projects
		
Assessment	Exam	
Resources
	Barry Leatham-Jones, Introduction to computer numerical control [ISBN: 0582290406]
Thomas M. Crandell 2003, CNC machining and programming, Industrial Press New York [ISBN: 0831131187]
Alejandro Reyes 2011, Beginner's Guide to SolidWorks 2011 Level I, SDC Publications [ISBN: 9781585036264]
PowerMILL 2015 User guide, Delcam plc, 2014	
Instructors	Ilya Ogol, http://portal.tpu.ru/SHARED/i/ILYAO	
Примечание: пример описания дисциплины можно посмотреть по ссылке: http://www.ecs.soton.ac.uk/module/COMP6233#overview