Computer aided manufacturing

Structure Type: Course
Code: KL25AB30200
Type: Compulsory
Level: Bachelor
Credits: 2.0 points
Responsible Teacher: Mettälä, Jorma
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Course Implementations, Planned Year of Study and Semester

Curriculum  Semester  Credits  Start of Semester  End of Semester
AUTE-2013KAUT   3 autumn   2.0   2015-08-01   2015-12-31  
AUTE-2014KAUT   3 autumn   2.0   2016-08-01   2016-12-31  
AUTE-2015KAUT   3 autumn   2.0   2017-08-01   2017-12-31  
AUTE-2016KAUT   3 autumn   2.0   2018-08-01   2018-12-31  

Learning Outcomes

Students will learn the functions of numerically controlled (NC) machines in today's field of engineering. They will understand NC programming and the manufacturing of products with an NC machine.

Student's Workload

Lectures 26h
Self-study and preparing for examinations 26h

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

No previous studies are required.

Contents

- Types of NC machines and their functions
- Computerized production environment
- Using an NC machine and safety
- Attachment systems
- Tool systems
-Machining parametres
- G and M codes
- Machining co-ordinates
- CAM software and NC programming with a 3D model of a product

Students will do assignments using the NX and MasterCAM software.

Recommended or Required Reading

Pikkarainen E. 1999. NC-tekniikan perusteet. Helsinki Hakapaino Oy. pp. 170. ISBN 952-13-0452-9.

Smid, P. 2008. CNC Programming Handbook Third Edition. Industrial Press, NY.

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lectures and assignments

Assessment Criteria

Assessment criteria
The course is assessed on a scale of 1 to 5

Satisfactory (2-1) - Excellent knowledge and skills in the knowledge objectives.
Good (4-3) – Good knowledge and skills in the knowledge objectives.
Excellent (5) - Excellent knowledge and skills in the knowledge objectives.

Assessment Methods

- Active participation
- Assignments
- Examination

Work Placement

None

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