HAZELWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT
COMPUTER INTEGRATED MANUFACTURING (PLTW) SYLLABUS
Course Description:
Computer Integrated Manufacturing is a specialized course within the Engineering
Academy. This course teaches the fundamentals of computerized manufacturing
technology. It builds on the solid-modeling skills developed in the Introduction to
Engineering Design Course. Students use 3-D computer software to solve design
problems. They assess their solutions through the relationship of design, function and
materials, modify their designs, and use prototyping equipment to produce 3-D models.
This course can be taken concurrently with Digital Electronics and articulates for college
credit. (Prerequisite: Principles of Engineering and Introduction to Engineering Design)
Approved Course Materials and Resources:
*Instructional videos limited to no more than six hours each semester
Course Expectations:
Students will demonstrate:
 an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
 an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and
interpret data
 an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs
within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political,
ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability
 an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams
 an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
 an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
 an ability to communicate effectively
 the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering
solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context
 a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning
 a knowledge of contemporary issues
 an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools
necessary for engineering practice
 an ability to read at least 100 pages of technical reading
Sample Course Activities/Projects/Assessments:
 Computer Modeling: Students use 3-D software for mass property analysis.
 Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Equipment: Students develop an
understanding of the operating procedures and programming capabilities of
machine tools.
 Computer-aided Manufacturing (CAM): Students convert computer-generated
geometry into a program to direct the operation of CNC machine tools.
 Robotics: Students program robots to handle materials in assembly-line
operations.
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 Flexible Manufacturing Systems: Teams of students design manufacturing
work cells and tabletop factories to solve complex problems that arise in
integrating multiple pieces of computer-controlled equipment.
 Engineering log
Course Outline:
Unit 1 Computer Modeling
Section 1.1 Fundamentals
Section 1.2 Object Construction
Section 1.3 Parts Modeling
Section 1.4 Creation of Working Drawings
Section 1.5 Surface Modeling
Section 1.6 Rapid Prototyping
Unit 2 CNC Machining
Section 2.1 History of Programmable Machining
Section 2.2 CNC Characteristics
Section 2.3 CNC Programming
Section 2.4 CNC Operation
Section 2.5 CAM Software
Unit 3 Robotics
Section 3.1 Introduction to Robotics
Section 3.2 Robotics and Automated Systems
Section 3.3 Robot Characteristics
Section 3.4 Robot Controllers
Section 3.5 Programming the Robot
Section 3.6 End Effectors
Section 3.7 Robot Applications
Unit 4 Computer Integrated Manufacturing
Section 4.1 Rationale for CIM Manufacturing
Section 4.2 Types of CIM Systems
Section 4.3 Components of CIM Systems
Section 4.4 CIM System Applications
Course Curriculum MAP:
Unit 1:
Unit 2:
Unit 3:
Computer
Modeling
CNC Machining
Robotics
45 hours
45 hours
45 hours
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Unit 4:
Computer
Integrated
Manufacturing
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Lesson Protocol:
 Bell Ringer Activity: Anticipatory Activity or review of previous learning
 Teacher Input
o Check for understanding
 Teacher Models steps/processes
o Check for understanding
 Guided Practice: Students apply steps/processes with guidance
o Check for understanding
 Independent Practice: Students work in teams or independently to complete
project
 Closing Activity: summarize learning and final check for understanding
Course Power Vocabulary:
absolute
absolute coordinates
accuracy
actuator
additive
address
angle
angle plate
animated cursor
apprenticeship
arm assembly
artificial intelligence
assembly catalog drive
assembly constraint
assembly drawing
assembly scene
assembly tree
automation
axes of motion
axis
ball end mill
balloon insert
base
block interpolation
bull nose end mill
CAD
caliper height
CAM
CAM package
cartesian coordinate
system
center cutting end mill
character feed
chronological
circle interpolation
closed loop
CNC
collet
compressive rapid
prototype
constraints mate
contact sensors
continuous path
contouring
control program
controller
controller box
conventional prototyping
coordinate system
cosine
cross slide
cutter
cycle time
cylindrical configuration
system
data storage
degree of accuracy
degree of freedom
design cycle
desktop browser
desktop manufacturing
dial indicator
displace
drawing template
drilling
DXF
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elbow
electric motor
electronic digital caliper
emergency stop
end effector
engraving
engraving tool
exploded assembly
explosion factor part
export file
facing
feed rate
feed system
fixed automation
fixture
flexible automation
flush sub assembly
G & M codes
gauge blocks
gauge units
g-code
gear
grid
grippers
grounded or fixed part
hardware
home position
hydraulic motor
inside caliper
instance
integration
interface
interface sensors
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interference
IPM
jointed arm configuration
journeyman
laminated object
manufacturing
lead through
limit switch software
linear slide
machine position
machinist
manipulator
manufacturing
mass properties
M-code
mechanism
micrometer
milling machine
non-contact sensor
off-line
open loop
ortho
palletize
parameter
parent view
payload shoulder
photo optics
plunge
pneumatic motor
pocketing
point to point
polar configuration wrist
polar coordinates
polar snap
preferences
preparatory code
prototype
proximity sensor
quality control
rapid traverse
relative coordinates
relative wizard
reliability
repeatability
repetitive
resolution of a robot
robotics
RPM
ruled surface
safety shield
science fiction
selective laser sintering
simulation
SIN
slice file
software
speed
spindle
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spindle speed control
spindle speeds
standard format
steel rule
stepper motor
stereolithography
straight line word
subtractive
surface plate
swept surface
tactile sensor
tangent
teach pendant
tolerance
tool & die maker
tool holder
tool path
tooling
tool-less manufacturing
trails
turret tool changer
tweaks
vacuum cups
vernier caliper
vernier micrometer
vernier protractor
vice
vise
work envelope
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