Computer-Aided Manufacturing

3 credits

NC programming and machining with interactive CAD/CAM systems. Curve and surface geometry for tool-path generation. Tool-path generation methodologies. Geometric modelling techniques for simulation and verification of manufacturing processes. Introduction to Computer-Aided Process Planning. Supplementary tutorial laboratory experiments. Recommended co- requisites: MECH_V 392 or MANU_V 380. Prerequisite: MECH_V 224 or MECH_V 260. [2-2-0] This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.