ME3681: CAD or CAM Laboratory syllabus for Mech 2021 regulation

CAD or CAM Laboratory detailed syllabus for Mechanical Engineering (Mech) for 2021 regulation curriculum has been taken from the Anna University official website and presented for the Mech students. For course code, course name, number of credits for a course and other scheme related information, do visit full semester subjects post given below.

For Mechanical Engineering 6th Sem scheme and its subjects, do visit Mech 6th Sem 2021 regulation scheme. The detailed syllabus of cad or cam laboratory is as follows.

Course Objectives:

1. To gain practical experience in handling 2D drafting and 3Dmodelling software systems
2. Designing 3 Dimensional geometric model of parts, sub-assemblies, assemblies and exporting it to drawing
3. Programming G & M Code programming and simulate the CNC program and Generating part programming data through CAM software

3D Geometric Modelling 30

1.CAD Introduction
Sketch:
Solid modeling: Extrude, Revolve, Sweep, Variational sweep and Loft.
Surface modeling: Extrude, Sweep, Trim, Mesh of curves and Free form.
Feature manipulation: Copy, Edit, Pattern, Suppress, History operations.
Assembly: Constraints, Exploded Views, Interference check
Drafting: Layouts, Standard & Sectional Views, Detailing & Plotting
2. Creation of 3D assembly model of following machine elements using 3D Modelling software

1. Flange Coupling
2. Plummer Block
3. Screw Jack
4. Lathe Tailstock
5. Universal Joint
6. Machine Vice
7. Stuffing box
8. Crosshead
9. Safety Valves
10. Non-return valves
11. Connecting rod
12. Piston
13. Crankshaft
    Students may also be trained in manual drawing of some of the above components (specify the number -progressive arrangement of 3D)

Manual Part Programming

1. CNC Machining Centre
   1. Linear Cutting.
   2. Circular cutting.
   3. Cutter Radius Compensation.
   4. Canned Cycle Operations.
2. CNC Turning Centre
   1. Straight, Taper and Radial Turning.
   2. Thread Cutting.
   3. Rough and Finish Turning Cycle.
   4. Drilling and Tapping Cycle.
3. COMPUTER AIDED PART PROGRAMMING
   1. Generate CL Data and Post process data using CAM packages for Machining and Turning Centre.
   2. Application of CAPP in Machining and Turning

Course Outcomes:

At the end of the course the students would be able to

1. Design experience in handling 2D drafting and 3D modelling software systems
2. Design 3 Dimensional geometric model of parts, sub-assemblies, assemblies and export it to drawing
3. Demonstrate manual part programming and simulate the CNC program and Generate part programming using G and M code through CAM software.

For detailed syllabus of all other subjects of Mechanical Engineering, 2021 regulation curriculum do visit Mech 6th Sem subject syllabuses for 2021 regulation.

For all Mechanical Engineering results, visit Anna University Mech all semester results direct link.