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ADM80010 12.5 Credit Points Hawthorn

Duration

One Semester or equivalent

Contact hours

36 hours face to face + blended

On-campus unit delivery combines face-to-face and digital learning.

Prerequisites

Assumed knowledge:

Basic Computer Aided Design

Aims and objectives

Advanced CAD/CAM involves the use of various computer aided design and computer aided manufacturing technologies to design and manufacture engineering products with increased productivity, accuracy and reduced lead time. This unit aims to provide students with an understanding of advanced technologies and tools, which play a significant role in design and manufacturing of engineering components

Unit Learning Outcomes (ULO)

On successful completion of this unit students will be able to:

1. Apply advanced aspects of enabling computer aided technologies in design and manufacturing (K3, S1, S3, S4, A2)

2. Generate a degree of competency in the development and application of modern CAD/CAM system (K3, S1, S3)

3. Appreciate new knowledge on advances in modern techniques of 3D printing and rapid tooling (K3, S3, S4)

Swinburne Engineering Competencies (A1-7, K1-6, S1-4): find out more about Engineering Skills and Competencies including the Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies.

Unit information in detail

- Teaching methods, assessment, general skills outcomes and content.

Teaching methods

Hawthorn

Type	Hours per week	Number of Weeks	Total
On Campus Lecture	1	12	12
On Campus Class in Computer Lab	2	12	24
Unspecified Activities Independent Learning	9.5	12	114
TOTAL			150 hours

Assessment

Types	Individual/Group Role	Weighting	Unit Learning Outcomes (ULOs)
Project Report	Group	30-50%	1,2,3
Examination	Individual	40-60%	1,3
Test	Individual	10-20	1,2

Minimum requirements to pass this Unit

As the minimum requirements of assessment to pass a unit and meet all Unit Learning Outcomes to a minimum standard, a student must achieve:

(i) an aggregate mark of 50% or more, and
(ii) at least 40% in the final exam

Students who do not successfully achieve hurdle requirement (ii) will receive a maximum of 45% as the total mark for the unit.

General skills outcomes

Content

role of interactive computer graphics in modern design and manufacturing
Introduction to 3D Modelling and integrated CAD/CAM/CAE systems
Cloud based design and manufacturing
Geometric modelling, solid modelling and feature based modelling
Commercial CAD/CAM systems
3D Curves and surface representations. Lattice structures. Process Planning
Computer numerical control (CNC) systems and computer aided manufacturing (CAM) software systems
Modern developments in CNC – post-processing & complex surface machining
Additive manufacturing, 3D printing technologies – systems, materials and applications
Hands on exercises using an advanced CAD/CAM system

Study resources

- Reading materials and references.

Reading materials

A list of reading materials and/or required texts will be made available in the Unit Outline.