Course Title: Produce components using CAD and CAM technologies

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2023

Course Code: MANU7438

Course Title: Produce components using CAD and CAM technologies

Important Information:

Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities.

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School: 520T Future Technologies

Campus: City Campus

Program: C5398 - Diploma of Applied Technologies

Course Contact: Munir Muniruzzaman

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4415

Course Contact Email: Munir.Muniruzzaman@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Nominal Hours: 80

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

Nil

Course Description

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to prepare, create and produce components using CAD and CAM technologies for manufacturing processes.

It requires the ability to prepare and set up the environments, use the CAD system to prepare drawings and models, and the CAM system to create code files to then produce manufacturing outputs


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

VU22312 Produce components using CAD and CAM technologies

Element:

1 Prepare CAD and CAM environments

Performance Criteria:

1.1

Confirm job requirements and seek clarification from relevant personnel where required.

1.2

Identify critical information relevant to the job

1.3

Identify and follow OHS/WHS procedures and organisational requirements for CAD and CAM applications

1.4

Set up hardware and software according to operating instructions, organisational procedures and job requirements

1.5

Operate software using basic menus and commands to navigate system and access screen areas

Element:

2 Create basic technical drawings and 3D models using CAD system

Performance Criteria:

2.1

Access drawing template file in accordance with organisational procedures and job requirements

2.2

Import data from other software applications to commence drawings, as required

2.3

Use CAD functions to create basic technical drawings and 3D models

2.4

Apply text, symbols and scale in accordance with standard operating procedures, Australian Standards and drawing protocols

2.5

Check and validate technical drawings and 3D models against job requirements, standard operating procedures, Australian Standards and drawing protocols

2.6

Use editing commands to modify drawing elements and existing text, where required

2.7

Save and output CAD files in the appropriate format in accordance with organisational procedures, operating instructions and job requirements

Element:

3 Create 3D code files using CAM system

Performance Criteria:

3.1

Import models using various file formats

3.2

Manipulate and orient 3D models in accordance with job requirements

3.3

Link 3D model entities to database attributes to suit job requirements and in accordance with organisational procedures

3.4

Develop manufacturing data from the 3D model and verify for logical sequencing and correct manufacturing procedures

3.5

Save and output 3D CAM code files in the appropriate format in accordance with organisational procedures, operating instructions and job requirements

Element:

4 Produce components

Performance Criteria:

4.1

Identify and follow OHS/WHS procedures and organisational requirements for producing components on manufacturing equipment

4.2

Confirm manufacturing processes and materials required to meet job requirements

4.3

Transfer files from computer to required equipment in accordance with organisational procedures, operating instructions and job requirements

4.4

Adjust/set equipment, within scope of role, to meet operational requirements and specifications

4.5

Produce components to specification and check to confirm it meets job requirements in accordance with organisational procedures


Learning Outcomes


Refer to Elements and Performance Criteria


Details of Learning Activities

  • class exercises to review discussions/lectures  
  • Blog/Wiki or other online discussion and participation  
  • analysis/critique of relevant reading material  
  • seminars/workshops  
  • design activities or projects 
  • class presentations  
  • group discussion  
  • research  
  • simulated workplace activities.
  • 3D PRINTING

 

 


Teaching Schedule

The proposed teaching schedule for this competency is detailed below:

Week Topics Delivered Elements/Performance  Criteria
 1 Introduction and Overview of the course; Computer requirements, work flow procedures
Basic sketching, dimensioning, constraints, mouse control, sketch entity modification, and controlling, exercises. Tutorial 1.

1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4 and 1.5
 2 Creating sketches using various commands, copying, converting, trimming, and other sketch and feature tools. Tutorials 1 & 2. 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4 and 2.5
 3 Solid extrusion and cuts. More solid features. Drafting and patterns. Tutorials 3 & 4. 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 3.1 and 3.2
 4

Solid extrusion and cuts. More solid features. Drafting and patterns. Tutorial 5. 3D PRINTING

Assessment 1: part 1 - Class Exercise due - Week 4

 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1  and 4.2
 5 Reference geometry, sectional views, revolved cuts, and extrusion, converting entities, inserting reference planes. Tutorial 6.CNC CODE CREATING 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1 and 4.2
 6 Reference geometry, sectional views, revolved cuts, and extrusion, converting entities, inserting reference planes. Tutorial 7. CNC CODE CREATING 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1 and 4.2
 7

Patterns, converting entities, mirroring parts, configurations. Tutorial 8.

Assessment 1: part 2 - Class Exercise due - Week 7

 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1 and 4.2
 8 Shelling, filleting, chamfering, sheet metal work. tutorial 9. CNC CODE CREATING 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1 and 4.2
 9 Shelling, filleting, chamfering, sheet metal work. tutorial 9. CNC CODE CREATING 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1 and 4.2 
 10 Shelling, filleting, chamfering, sheet metal work. Project work introduction and Assignment Handout. 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1 and 4.2
 11 Assigning material, extraction of sectional properties, plane properties, lofts and lofting. Tutorial 11. 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1 and 4.2
 12 Assigning material, extraction of sectional properties, plane properties, lofts and lofting. Tutorial 12. 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1 and 4.2
 13 Cross hatching and preparation, orthogonal and isometric projection. Tutorial 13. CNC CODE CREATING 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1 and 4.2
 14

Assessment 2: Project - due

Tutorial Exercises.

 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1 and 4.2
 15 Using the design library to import standard components into drawings. Tutorial Exercises. 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1 and 4.2
 16 Creating 2D and 3D drawings, annotation, and detail viewing. 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1 and 4.2

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Assessment 3: Final Test

Student feedback
 

 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1 and 4.2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

Students will be able to access information and learning materials through myRMIT and may be provided with additional materials in class. List of relevant reference books, resources in the library and accessible Internet sites will be provided where possible. During the course, you will be directed to websites to enhance your knowledge and understanding of difficult concepts.

CANVAS COURSE RESOURCES


Overview of Assessment

Assessment 1: Portfolio

Assessment 2: Project 1

Assessment 3: Project 2

 

 These tasks assess the following Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):

Assessment Mapping Matrix

 

Elements/

Performance Criteria Covered

Assessment 1: Portfolio

Assessment 2: Project 1

Assessment 3: Project 2

1.1

X

X

X

1.2

X

X

X

1.3

X

X

X

1.4

X

X

X

1.5

X

X

X

2.1

X

X

X

2.2

X

X

X

2.3

X

X

X

2.4

X

X

X

2.5

X

X

X

2.6

X

X

X

2.7

X

X

X

3.1

X

X

X

3.2

X

X

X

3.3

X

X

X

3.4

X

X

X

3.5

X

X

X

4.1

 

X

X

4.2

 

X

X

4.3

 

X

X

4.4

 

X

X

4.5

 

X

X

4.6

 

X

X

4.7

X

X

X



Assessment Tasks

Assessment 1: Portfolio

Assessment 2: Project 1

Assessment 3: Project 2


Assessment Matrix

Assessment Mapping Matrix

 

Elements/

Performance Criteria Covered

Assessment 1: Portfolio

 

Assessment 2: Project 1

 

Assessment 3: Project 2

 

1.1

X

X

X

1.2

X

X

X

1.3

X

X

X

1.4

X

X

X

1.5

X

X

X

2.1

X

X

X

2.2

X

X

X

2.3

X

X

X

2.4

X

X

X

2.5

X

X

X

2.6

X

X

X

2.7

X

X

X

3.1

X

X

X

3.2

X

X

X

3.3

X

X

X

3.4

X

X

X

3.5

X

X

X

4.1

 

X

X

4.2

 

X

X

4.3

 

X

X

4.4

 

X

X

4.5

 

X

X

4.6

 

X

X

4.7

X

X

X

Other Information

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  • Relevant
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    • Satisfies the learning/competency outcomes of the course

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Late submission: 

If you require an Extension of Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) for 7 calendar days or less (from the original due date) and have valid reasons, you must complete and lodge an Application for Extension of Submittable Work (7 Calendar Days or less) form and lodge it with the Senior Educator/ Program Manager. 
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If you seek an Extension of Submittable Work for more than 7 calendar days (from the original due date) must lodge an Application for Special Consideration form under the provisions of the Special Consideration Policy, preferably prior to, but no later than 2 working days after the official due date. 

Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) submitted late without approval of an extension will not be accepted or marked. 


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