Laboratory of Computer Aided Engineering and Manufacturing

Ter frequentado e obtido aprovação nas unidades curriculares de Processos de Maquinagem e Resistência de Materiais I e Resistência de Materiais II

Initially are exposed the theoretical concepts underlying the technology under study. Later, case-studies are presented by the teacher and solved together with the students. After this step, each working group develops a different study. When is necessary they deepen the knowledge acquired for the job in question. At this stage, the teacher supervises the work and provides clarifications that may be needed. At the end, the students prepare a report of the work, being subject to presentation and discussion with the professors of this unit.

Know and use the technologies of computer aided design (CAD), Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) and Computer Aided Calculation (CAE) in mechanical engineering projects; Learn to design mechanical components;
Be able to implement solutions designed; Have the ability to transmit information, ideas, problems and solutions in a clear and objective mode; Ability to develop work in group.

1 – CAD / CAM technologies
Machining operations on the machining center Leadwell with a Fanuc Controller
Techniques and clamping components to fix blocks in the machining center
Fastening systems of tools, types of tools and machining parameters.
Machining techniques used in CNC equipment.
Programming machining operations starting from 2D and 3D drawings
Simulation of machining toolpaths programmed
Post processing: Conversion of toolpaths in CNC language.
2 – CAD / CAE technologies
Drawing fundaments and parametric models.
Notion of finite element model.
Steps in the model definition.
Definition of boundary conditions and load conditions.
Mesh: The different types of elements and the correct selection of the mesh parameters.
Analysis and interpretation of results.
3 – From design to manufacture
Drawing, design and manufacturing of mechanical components in a machining center.

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