Advanced Modelling and Prototyping

Code:

EDDP0012

Acronym:

MAP

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Engineering and Related Techniques
OFICIAL	Engineering and Related Techniques

Instance: 2012/2013 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Department of Mechanical Engineering
Course/CS Responsible:	Specialization in Product Design and Development

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
EDDP	15	Syllabus since 2010/11	1	-	4	36	108

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

Objectives and knowledge:
Obtain, process and analyze 2D/3D information became essential in industrial production. However, the associated methodological implications are not often considered in the development process. Additionally, the projectual agility is strongly dependent on the ability to handle and manage the available tools for such information with the lightness and spontaneity of the analog approaches. Thus, the aim is to develop skills for generating, processing and analyzing 3D digital information.

Skills and competences to be acquired:
1) Know CAD systems and the functions provided by them;
2) Model components of mechanical systems to carry out their assembly 3D CAD systems;
3) Create animations and realistic representations of the modeled components and assemblies;
4) Know CAM systems and associated machinery;
5) Know the principles and systems of 3D shape reconstruction;
6) Know rapid and conventional prototyping principles.

Program

I - Introduction to CAD/CAM:
- CAD systems and functions provided;
- Parametric 3D Modeling;
- Photo-realistic representations;
- Animations and realistic simulations;
- CAM systems and their connection to CAD systems;
- Cooperative work on the web.

II - 3D shape reconstruction:
- Contact Systems;
- Non-contact Systems;
- Building and processing of 3D meshes by reverse engineering.

III - Technologies of conventional and rapid prototyping:
- Prototyping processes for plastic (SL, SLS, FDM and LOM) and metal (SLS, EBM and SLM) parts;
- Procedures for three-dimensional printing (TDP);
- Procedures for rapid production of tools in resin, zamack and silicon molds;
- Technologies for the conversion of plastic parts by casting in vacuum;
- Conversion technologies in metal by the process of lost models;
- Application examples in various areas, such as automotive, ceramics, electricity, medicine, archeology, art and architecture.

Mandatory literature

João Manuel R. S. Tavares, Joaquim Fonseca, Rui Neto; Apontamentos da Unidade Curricular, 2011
Fernando Jorge Lino Alves... [et al.]; Protoclick. ISBN: 972-95376-1-5

Complementary Bibliography

James D. Foley, Andries Van Dam; Fundamentals of Interactive Computer Graphics, Addison-Wesleiy Publishing Company
David C Planchard, Marie P Planchard ; SolidWorks 2010 Tutorial, SDC Publications
Américo Costa; Autodesk Inventor 10. ISBN: 972-722-367-2
B. Jähne, H. Haubecker; Computer Vision and Applications: A Guide for Students and Practitioners, Academic Press
Carlos Relvas; Controlo Numérico Computorizado,Conceitos Fundamentais, Publindústria, 2000

Teaching methods and learning activities

The topics covered in the unit course (UC) will be presented during the theoretical-practical lessons based on the analysis of practical examples. In the laboratory lessons, particularities will be discussed and, to apply the concepts presented in the theoretical-practical lessons, exercises will be done in computer.
During the first lessons of the UC, practical projects to be developed by students, with an integrative nature, will be established. The last lessons will be aimed at more intensive support to such projects.
In parallel, complementary thematic lectures and, for direct contact with the methodologies, systems and applications considered, visits to laboratories will be accomplished.
The UC has continuous evaluation with a final exam. Thus, the classification of each student will result in the classification of the project done, including a written report and its presentation and discussion, weighing 0.5, and the mark of a written examination, also with a weight of 0.5.

Software

Autodesk Inventor Professional
SolidWorks

keywords

Technological sciences > Engineering > Simulation engineering
Technological sciences > Engineering > Design engineering
Technological sciences > Architecture > Design > Computer-aided design
Physical sciences > Computer science > 3 D modeling
Technological sciences > Engineering > Materials engineering

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Eligibility for exams

To complete this course the students must attain the required frequency of the classes.
The students must undergo all components of evaluation: final examination (written), delivery of the practical assignment, presentation and discussion of the practical assignment.

Calculation formula of final grade

The final classification will be the result of the grades obtained in each of the evaluation components using the following weights:

- Final examination: 50% (written);
- Practical assignment: 50% (with presentation and discussion).

Examinations or Special Assignments

Not applicable

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

According to the number 7 of the Article 6 of General Evaluation Rules of FEUP, students will be called to do a written examination (on all contents of the discipline) and a practical assignment.

Classification improvement

According to Article 10 of General Evaluation Rules of FEUP.