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Computer Integrated Manufacturing: CAD/CAM (340-2-1)

Instructors

Michael Beltran
847/467-1995
Technological Institute, Rm AG28, 2145 Sheridan Rd, EV CAMPUS

Meeting Info

Frances Searle Building 1421: Mon, Wed 3:30PM - 4:50PM

Overview of class

ME 340-2 is the cumulative manufacturing course in Mechanical Engineering focusing on the post-design aspects of product development. This course follows the path of a plastic component intended for mass production through the injection molding process, with focus on the optimization of the part & process for large scale manufacturing. This course will cover: Design for manufacturing and injection molding, NX CAD design and CAM programming, Polymer manufacturing, Statistical quality control, CAD principals, Geometric dimensioning and tolerances - with applications to total system tolerances, and manufacturing systems.

Students will follow a complete product development process, by designing a part via sketches and NX CAD, develop manufacturing programs in NX CAM, optimize their parts for injection molding, and manufacture their molds using a CNC machining center. Students will then use an injection molding machine to conduct a manufacturing run of their parts, and participate in a competition to select the best designed part.

Registration Requirements

Prerequisites: MECH_ENG 240-0, MECH_ENG 340-1

Evaluation Method

25% Mid-Term Exam
25% Final Exam
15% Homework
25% Project
10% Laboratory.

However, keep in mind that assessment strategies are subject to change.

Class Materials (Required)

READING: Course Packet - available at Quartet Copies, 825 Clark Street, Evanston, IL 60201, Tel: 847-328-0720, Fax: 847-328-3286.

Class Materials (Suggested)

"Principles of CAD/CAM/CAE Systems", by Kunwoo Lee, published by Addison-Wesley, ISBN 0-201-38036-6

Class Attributes

Prerequisites apply, see description

Associated Classes

LAB - Meets in Non-General PurposeRm: Mon 5:00PM - 8:00PM

LAB - Meets in Non-General PurposeRm: Wed 5:00PM - 8:00PM

LAB - Meets in Non-General PurposeRm: Tues 2:00PM - 5:00PM

LAB - Meets in Non-General PurposeRm: Tues 5:30PM - 8:30PM

LAB - Meets in Non-General PurposeRm: Thurs 2:00PM - 5:00PM

LAB - Meets in Non-General PurposeRm: Fri 12:00PM - 3:00PM