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Computer Aided Manufacturing

This document provides an overview of a course on Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM). The course aims to teach students basic CAM and CNC machine concepts and give hands-on experience using CAM software. The course is divided into 5 modules that cover topics like numerical control systems, machine tools, manual part programming, and computer-aided inspection techniques. Student assessment includes a class test, home assignment, seminar/viva/quiz, and an end of semester examination. Recommended textbooks are provided.

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Computer Aided Manufacturing

This document provides an overview of a course on Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM). The course aims to teach students basic CAM and CNC machine concepts and give hands-on experience using CAM software. The course is divided into 5 modules that cover topics like numerical control systems, machine tools, manual part programming, and computer-aided inspection techniques. Student assessment includes a class test, home assignment, seminar/viva/quiz, and an end of semester examination. Recommended textbooks are provided.

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COMPUTER AIDED MANUFACTURING

Course Code: BTM 702 Credit Units: 03



Course Objective:
The aim of the course is to impart the students the basic and essential concepts in using Computer Assisted Manufacturing (CAM) and
Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machines. Students will learn the basic concepts of manufacturing planning and control. They will
be offered hands on experience in using CAM software to design, simulate and write CNC programs.

Course Contents:

Module I
Introduction to Numerical control. Programmed automation. Nomenclature, type and features of NC machines tools. Axes designation.
Point to point, straight and continuous control systems.

Module II
Machining centre and Turning centre, Automatic tool changer, Machine Tool beds and automated pallet changers.

Module III
Machine Control Unit, Actuation Systems, open and close loop systems, transducers for NC Systems, revolves, encoders and inductosyn.

Module IV
Manual Part Programming: Processes planning, G&M codes. Interpolation Cycles. Tool compensation, Subroutines, Introduction to
Computer Aided Part Programming.

Module V
Tooling and tool presetting. Computer Aided inspection - Contact Inspection (Coordinate Measuring Machine) & Non Contact
Inspection.

Examination Scheme:

Components A CT S/V/Q HA EE
Weightage (%) 5 10 8 7 70
CT: Class Test, HA: Home Assignment, S/V/Q: Seminar/Viva/Quiz, EE: End Semester Examination; Att: Attendance

Text & References:

Text:
Mikell P. Groover, Automation, Production Systems and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing, 2
nd
Edition, Pentice Hall, 2001.
Rao, Kundra & Tiwari, Computer aided Manufacturing Tata McGraw Hill, 2007.
Numerical Control: by Koren, Khanna Publisher.

References:
Mikell P. Groover, Emory W. Zimmers, CAD/CAM, Pearson Education, 2006.
P.N. Rao, CAD/CAM Principles and Applications, Tata McGraw Hill, 2006.

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