ME50379: Advanced computer aided design
[Page last updated: 27 October 2020]
![]() | 2020/1 |
![]() | Department of Mechanical Engineering |
![]() | 6 [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
![]() | 120 |
![]() | Masters UG & PG (FHEQ level 7) |
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![]() | CW 100% |
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Aims: | To provide an understanding of: the use of computer aided techniques in the overall design process; the use of modelling within engineering design synthesis and analysis; the different types of CAD tools and their applications; reverse engineering; tools for capturing and managing engineering knowledge. To give experience in the use of CAD and related techniques. |
Learning Outcomes: | After successfully completing this unit the student will be able to:
* Describe how computer-aided techniques can help in the design, modelling aspects of typical design tasks. * Understand how those techniques can be applied to aspects of design from concept through to manufacture * Critically evaluate the practical advantages (and disadvantages) of those techniques in different application areas. |
Skills: | Problem solving; numeracy; IT; working independently; written communication; presentation skills. |
Content: | Computer aids for design, analysis and manufacture, their relation to design needs. Use and operation of a commercial CAD system and application to design tasks. Use of computer-aided techniques from concept through to manufacture including reverse engineering. Use and operation of product life-cycle management (PLM) and application to design tasks. |
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ME50379 is Compulsory on the following programmes:Department of Mechanical Engineering
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