Description:
| Aims: The aims of this unit are to consider the use of Computer Aided Design and Computer Aided Manufacture in Motorsport. This will include the effects of CAD/CAM on Motorsport manufacturing and to consider some of the current software systems available to the market.
The learner will also have firsthand experience of designing, programming and manufacturing a component using the available machinery and software.
Learning Outcomes: At the end of this unit students should be able to:
* Identify areas in which CAD/CAM may be implemented or further used to improve the product/profitability of small to medium companies working in the motorsport industry
* Design a component from a given complex design brief using advanced CAD techniques.
* Justify the use of a CAD/CAM package on financial grounds for use within a motorsport company
* Understand a variety of CAD/CAM manufacturing techniques.
Skills: During the unit students should gain the following skills:
Intellectual:
* Gathering , processing and analysing technical information (A)
* Formulating outcomes (A)
Professional:
* Make and delivering written and verbal presentations (A)
* Evaluate the requirements of industry (A)
Practical:
* Understand the scope of design and manufacturing when using CAD/CAM (T,A)
* Ability to implement CAD/CAM systems to improve quality or productivity (A)
Key:
* Familiarity with range of CAD/CAM systems (T,A)
* Writing reports (A)
* Applying numerical techniques (T,A).
Content: This unit includes:
* Experience of 3 axis machining
* An awareness of 4 and 5 axis machining
* Machining centres
* Small volume production
* Tolerances and surface finishes
* Cost effectiveness of given systems
* Interfaces between CAD and CAM
* Analysis of the application in relation to cost/productivity.
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