CAD / CAM and Engineering Materials
Overview
This unit of study aims to introduce the fundamentals of material science and CAD/CAM. This includes preparing the 2-D/3-D computer-aided design (CAD) environment and generating 3-D assemblies, using modelling techniques to represent engineering components and standard parts such as bearings, keys, seals, gears and fasteners; editing and creating 2-D manufacturing drawings with section views. This knowledge is applied to create components using CAM technologies.
Requisites
20-June-2025
20-June-2025
Learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
- Select engineering materials for industry 4.0 applications
- Use computer-aided software to generate models and drawings (2D/3D) for work requirements
- Read and interpret technical drawings, collect and analyse experimental data and produce a technical report
- Demonstrate an understanding of the PLM principles in the context of sustainabilty of materials and CAD processes.
- Build digital prototypes that satisfy industry requirements
Teaching methods
Hawthorn
| Type | Hours per week | Number of weeks | Total (number of hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Face to Face Contact (Phasing out) Class | 8.00 | 11 weeks | 88 |
| Placement Placement | 3.00 | 4 weeks | 12 |
| Unspecified Learning Activities (Phasing out) Independent Learning | 4.17 | 12 weeks | 50 |
| TOTAL | 150 |
Assessment
| Type | Task | Weighting | ULO's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | Individual | 20% | 5 |
| Project | Individual/Group | 30% | 2,3,4,5 |
| Project | Individual/Group | 30% | 2,3,4,5 |
| Test | Individual | 20% | 1 |
Content
1. Engineering materials and applications
     a) Classification of materials
     b) Physical properties of materials
     c) Mechanical properties of materials
     d) Manufacturing processes for different materials
2. CAD/CAM software and applications
     a) Additive Manufacturing
     b) Subtractive Manufacturing
3. Digital Prototype and applications
Study resources
Reading materials
A list of reading materials and/or required textbooks will be available in the Unit Outline on Canvas.