Department of Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering & Technology
1. Course Title: IME 445
2. Description:
Computer-Aided Manufacturing
3 Semester Hours
Computer applications to the manufacturing processes of machining (numerical control), and the
integration of computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM). Laboratory
in program generation, simulation, and equipment usage.
3. Prerequisites: IME 341 (Intro to Manufacturing Processes); Co-requisites: IME 395
4. Textbook:
"Computer Numerical Control: Essentials in Programming and Networking," by J. Lin, Delmar Publishing Co.,
1994
Reference:
5. Course Outcomes:
Contributes to Student Outcomes
Item Description
EAC MFE
Master introductory computer numerical control (CNC) programming and
A
(9A, 9D, 9E, 9H)
machining
Develop an understanding of CAD/CAM integration (CAD/CAM NC part
B
(9A, 9D, 9E, 9H)
programming, computer-aided reverse engineering, rapid prototyping/tooling)
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Integrated product and process development
(9C)
D
Understanding quality issues, setup time producers, tool selection in NC equipment (9A, 9D, 9E, 9F, 9H)
E
Develop an understanding of good skills for team work in labs and term project
(9F, 9G)
F
Provide a good training for written and oral communication skills
(9G, 9H)
6. Topics: Contributes to Course Outcomes
LECTURES
Introduction to automation and computer-aided manufacturing
CNC programming fundamentals
Manual NC part programming (G-Code programming)
Computer-assisted NC part programming (APT programming)
MasterCam NC part programming
Optimization of machining
NC setup principles including Jig and fixture principles in setup
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Outcome
(5A)
(5A)
(5A, B)
(5B)
(5B)
(5B, C)
(5C, D)
Outcome
(5D, 5E, 5F)
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LABORATORIES
5 CNC labs (One mill programming, one CNC lathe programming/machining, one
VMC programming/machining, one MasterCAM programming, and one MasterCAM
programming/VMC machining)
At least 10 MasterCam Programming experiences (5 milling & 5 turning)
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PAPERS/PROJECTS
Term project and presentation
Midterm CNC programming/machining project (part of midterm exam)
CAD/CAM 3-D project (part of the final exam)
Outcome
(5A, 5D, 5E, 5F)
(5B, 5C, 5D, 5H)
(5B, 5C, 5D)
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7. Class Schedule:
Two 50-minute lectures per week, Two 50-minute lab (software and hardware)
8. Contribution of Course to Meeting the Professional Component:
EAC
Mathematics and Basic Science
Engineering Topics, Engineering Sciences, Engineering Design
General Education
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2.5 hrs
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9. Relationship of Course to MFE Student Outcomes: (based on 1 to 5
scales, 5 denotes very strong
continuation to the student outcome and blank cell denotes that the course does not continue the
related student outcome)
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Student Outcomes, A Graduate from the Program Will Have:
Manufacturing Engineering graduates will have an ability to apply knowledge of
mathematics and science to manufacturing processes, materials, and design of
manufacturing systems
Manufacturing Engineering graduates will have an ability to design and conduct
experiments, and to analyze and interpret data related to manufacturing processes, materials
evaluation, and manufacturing systems
Manufacturing Engineering graduates will have an ability to design, select, implement, and
control a manufacturing system and its components or processes to meet desired needs
Manufacturing Engineering graduates will have an ability to function on multi-disciplinary
teams and the ability to apply a concurrent approach and project management to process
and product development
Manufacturing Engineering graduates will have an ability to identify, formulate, and solve
manufacturing engineering problems through a hands-on approach that considers
constraints, costs, benefits, and comparative processes and materials
Manufacturing Engineering graduates will have an understanding of the professional and
ethical responsibilities of a manufacturing engineer
Manufacturing Engineering graduates will have an ability to effectively communicate
technical concepts through appropriate methods
Manufacturing Engineering graduates will have an understanding of the impact of
manufacturing engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal
context
Manufacturing Engineering graduates will have a recognition of the need to engage in
lifelong learning
Manufacturing Engineering graduates will have a knowledge of contemporary issues facing
manufacturing engineers
Manufacturing Engineering graduates will have an ability to use the proper techniques,
skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for manufacturing engineering practice
utilizing supporting technologies
10. Prepared by: Ye Li 12/2012
Reviewed by: Curriculum Committee
Contribution
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