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LP20499: Computer aided design and manufacturing

Follow this link for further information on academic years Academic Year: 2013/4
Further information on owning departmentsOwning Department/School: Department of Mechanical Engineering (administered by the Learning Partnerships Office)
Further information on credits Credits: 6
Further information on unit levels Level: Intermediate (FHEQ level 5)
Further information on teaching periods Period: Academic Year at Wiltshire College
Further information on unit assessment Assessment: CW 100%
Further information on supplementary assessment Supplementary Assessment: Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
Further information on requisites Requisites:
Further information on descriptions Description: Aims:
The aims of this unit are to develop an understanding of the use of CAD and CAM packages and how they interact, and provide the student with experience of a range of CAD packages, as well as ensuring the students understand the basics of CAM machining.

Learning Outcomes:
On completion of the unit the student should be able to:
* Generate a range of solid models using different construction techniques;
* Evaluate the use of different features and techniques when constructing a solid model;
* Produce a component drawing and be able to transfer it into a CAM package;
* Simulate a range of cutter paths using suitable CAM software;
* Understand the basics of CAM machinery.

Skills:
During the unit students should gain the following skills:
Intellectual:
* Improving own learning and performance (F,A)
* Applying theory to practice (T, F, A)
* Formulating outcomes (A)
* Making and defending decisions (A)
* Demonstrating appropriate critical thinking skills (T,F,A)
* Evaluate appropriate CAD packages (A)
Professional:
* Making written and verbal presentations (A)
* Facilitation and negotiation (A).
* Development of an appropriately analytic approach (T,F)
* Communicating professionally, using different formats (T, F, A)
* Working in an independent and autonomous way (F, A)
* Making choices within given constraints (F,A)
* Produce drawings to given design briefs (T,A)
* Produce solutions to design problems with due regard to time and cost implications (T,A)
Practical:
* Prioritising time and tasks (F)
* Self organisation and management (F)
* Planning appropriate support and monitoring progress (T, F)
* Produce drawings (T,A)
* Produce cutter path simulations (T,A)
Key:
* Writing reports (A)
* Ability to apply theory into practice (T,F,A)
* Problem solving skills (T,F,A)
* Ability to produce work to agreed specifications and deadlines (A)
* A good working knowledge of a range of CAD/CAM packages (F).

Content:
This unit concentrates on:
* Features of solid CAD modelling;
* Evaluation of drawing features;
* Completion of SolidWorks tutorials;
* Understanding of the workings of a cad package;
* Appreciation of various cad packages;
* Ability to construct a range of models using an appropriate cad package;
* Drawing Production;
* CAM Processes;
* Discussion of cutter paths;
* Simulation of cutter paths;
* Transfer of data from cad packages to cam package.
Further information on programme availabilityProgramme availability:

LP20499 is Compulsory on the following programmes:

Programmes administered by the Learning Partnerships Office
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Notes:
* This unit catalogue is applicable for the 2013/4 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2014/15 and beyond should not assume that this unit will be available in future years in the format displayed here for 2013/14.
* Programmes and units are subject to change at any time, in accordance with normal University procedures.
* Availability of units will be subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.