VARDHAMAN COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

(Autonomous)
Shamshabad, Hyderabad – 501 218

DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

VCE-R11 Regulation
Four Year B. Tech VII Semester
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Course Code : A1331

Course Title : CAD/CAM

Course Structure :
Lectures Tutorials Practical’s Credits

3 1 - 4

Course Coordinator : Mr. S. Naresh Kumar, Assistant Professor, Dept of Mech

Team of Instructors : Mr. Ch. Chandra Mouli, Asstistant Professor, Dept of Mech
Mr. V. Mahidhar Reddy, Asstistant Professor, Dept of Mech
I. Course Overview:
Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) are two classes of application
programs that are used to both design a product and program manufacturing processes, specifically, CNC
machining. This course deals with Computers in Industrial Manufacturing, computer graphics,
geometric modeling, numerical control and quality control.
II. Prerequisite(s):

Level Credits Periods / Week Prerequisites

 Knowledge of Computers
UG 4 4  Knowledge of Manufacturing Concept
 Good Knowledge of Mathematics

III. Marks Distribution:

The performance of the student shall be evaluated with a maximum of 100 marks for each course.
The evaluation shall be for 25 marks through internal evaluation and 75 marks through external end
semester examination. The description regarding the mid semester marks and external end semester
marks is as follows:

Mid Semester Marks

There shall be two midterm examinations called Mid I and Mid II. Each midterm examination is of
subjective type. The subjective test is duration of two hours with total marks being 20. The syllabus
that shall be covered for Mid I and Mid II subjective tests are the first two and half units and the
remaining portion respectively.
The mid exam shall contain five one mark compulsory questions in part – A and part – B contains five
questions, each carrying five marks. The student has to answer any three of five questions in part
– B.
In addition to mid exams, there shall be one online objective test conducted for 30 minutes
containing 30 objective questions covering the entire syllabus. The evaluated score is adjusted to
five marks scale.

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 For the consideration of awarding the final internal marks an average of two mid exams is calculated
and added to the objective score and recorder for a maximum of 25.
External End Semester Marks
The university end examination shall be conducted for duration of three hours with total marks
being 75.
The End examination shall contain a total of ten questions with two questions from each of the five
units on either or basis. The student shall answer one question from each unit compulsorily. Each
question carries fifteen marks. The total marks will be 75.

IV. Evaluation Scheme:

S. No. Component Duration Marks

Mid Semester Subjective
1 2 Hours 20
Type Examination
Mid Semester Objective 30
2 05
Type Examination Minutes
3 End Semester Examination 3 Hours 75
Total Marks 100

V. Course Objectives:

I. To understand drafting and modeling and designing of product processing methods

effectively.
II. To gain knowledge for designing the different curves using computer graphics.
III. To develop the modeling principles for design mechanical system.
IV. To understand the software and hardware involved in the CNC and DNC.

VI. Course Outcomes:

After completing this course, the student will be able to:
1. Apply the knowledge in relevant to of mathematics, Computer graphics and different coding
languages.
2. Visualize and work on designing a model and implementation of model in CAM.
3. Identify, formulate and solve three dimensional problems.
4. Recognize the impact of computer graphics in engineering applications.
5. Fundamental knowledge of concepts and commands of a computer aided design system.
6. Acquire the fundamental knowledge of Computer Numerical Control machines. Combine the
computer aided design system with language acceptable to the numerical control machines in
designing, and producing usable parts.

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VII. How Course Outcomes are assessed:

Proficiency
Program Outcomes Level
assessed by
Graduates will demonstrate the ability to use basic knowledge in
mathematics, science and engineering and apply them to solve Assignments,
a S
problems specific to mechanical engineering (Fundamental Exercises
engineering analysis skills).
Graduates will demonstrate the ability to design and conduct Hands on Practice
b experiments, interpret and analyze data, and report results H
Sessions
(Information retrieval skills).

Graduates will demonstrate the ability to design any mechanical

c system or thermal system that meets desired specifications and H Lab Sessions
requirements (Creative skills).

Graduates will demonstrate the ability to function as a coherent

d unit in multidisciplinary design teams, and deliver results through S Lab Sessions
collaborative research (Teamwork).
Graduates will demonstrate the ability to identify, formulate and
e solve mechanical engineering problems of a complex kind S Design Exercises
(Engineering problem solving skills).
Graduates will demonstrate an understanding of their professional
f and ethical responsibilities, and use technology for the benefit of N --
mankind (Professional integrity).

g Graduates will be able to communicate effectively in both verbal N --

and written forms (Speaking / Writing skills).
Graduates will have the confidence to apply engineering solutions
h in global and societal contexts (Engineering impact assessment N --
skills).
Graduates should be capable of self-education and clearly
i understand the value of life-long learning (Continuing education S Lab Sessions
awareness).
Graduates will develop an open mind and have an understanding
j of the impact of engineering on society and demonstrate N --
awareness of contemporary issues (Social awareness).
Graduates will be familiar with applying software methods and Design Exercises,
k modern computer tools to analyze mechanical engineering H Seminars, Paper
problems (Software hardware interface). Presentations

Graduates will have the ability to recognize the importance of Design Exercises,
professional development by pursing post graduate studies or face Development of
l competitive examinations that offer challenging and rewarding H
Prototypes, Mini
careers in Mechanical Engineering (Successful career and Projects
immediate employment).
Graduate will be able to design a system to meet desired needs
within environmental, economic, political, ethical health and Exams,
m safety, manufacturability and management knowledge and S
Discussions
techniques to estimate time, resources to complete project
(Practical engineering analysis skills).
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 N = None S = Supportive H = Highly Related

VIII. Syllabus:

UNIT – I
Computers in Industrial Manufacturing, Product cycle, CAD / CAM Hardware, Basic structure, CPU,
Memory types, input devices, display devices, hard copy devices, storage devices.
COMPUTER GRAPHICS: Raster scan graphics coordinate system, database structure for graphics
modeling, transformation of geometry, 3D transformations, mathematics of projections, clipping,
hidden surface removal.
UNIT – II
GEOMETRIC MODELING: Requirements, geometric models, geometric construction models, curve
representation methods, surface representation methods, modeling facilities desired.
DRAFTING AND MODELING SYSTEMS: Basic geometric commands, layers, display control commands,
editing, dimensioning, and solid modeling.
UNIT – III
NUMERICAL CONTROL: NC, NC modes, NC elements, NC machine tools, structure of CNC machine
tools, features of Machining centre, turning centre, CNC Part Programming: fundamentals, manual part
programming methods, Computer Aided Part Programming.
GROUP TECH: Part family, coding and classification, production flow analysis, advantages and
limitations, Computer Aided Processes Planning, Retrieval type and Generative type.
UNIT – IV
COMPUTER AIDED QUALITY CONTROL: Terminology in quality control, the computer in QC, contact
inspection methods, non contact inspection methods-optical, non contact inspection methods-non
optical, computer aided testing, integration of CAQC with CAD/CAM.
UNIT – V
COMPUTER INTEGRATED MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS: Types of Manufacturing systems, Machine
tools and related equipment, material handling systems, computer control systems, human labor in the
manufacturing systems, CIMS benefits.

IX. List of Text Books / References / Websites / Journals / Others

Text Books:
1. A. Zimmers, P. Groover (2010), CAD / CAM, 3 rd edition, Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi.
2. Ibrahim Zeid(2011), CAD / CAM Theory and Practice, 4th edition, Tata McGraw Hill education (P) Ltd, New
Delhi,India.

REFERENCES:

1. P. Groover(2011), Automation, Production systems and Computer integrated Manufacturing, 3rd edition,
Pearson Publications, India.
2. Radhakrishnan, Subramanian (2009), CAD / CAM / CIM, New Age Inetrnational Pvt. Ltd, New Delhi, India
3. Alavala, C. R (2012), CAD/CAM: Concepts and Applications, 1st edition, Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi,
India.

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X. Course Plan:
Lectur
Learning Objective Topics to be covered Reference
e No.
UNIT – I
Computers in Industrial
Manufacturing, Product cycle, CAD / T1
CAM Hardware.
I. To understand the importance
of computer aided design and Basic structure, CPU, Memory types. T1
manufacturing. Input devices, display devices. T1, T2
II. To know the steps in Product
life cycle. Hard copy devices, storage devices. T1
III. To understand the components Raster scan graphics coordinate
T1, T2
and their functions of CAD / system
1 – 14
CAM Hardware structure. Database structure for graphics
T2, R2
IV. Able to understand the modeling.
computer graphic co-ordinate Transformation of geometry. T1, T2
system.
V. To know the importance of 3D transformations. T2
transformation of geometry in Mathematics of projections. T1
computer graphics.
Clipping. T1
Hidden surface removal. T1,T2
UNIT – II

I. To construct data base Requirements, geometric models T1, T2

structure for graphic modeling Geometric construction models T1, R2
system.
Curve representation methods T1
II. To understand the geometric
modeling & its importance. Surface representation methods T1, T2
III. Able to learn models of
Modeling facilities desired T1
geometric constructions.
15 – 28 IV. To know the importance of Basic geometric commands T1
wireframe modeling.
Layers T1, T2
V. Understand the concept of
Curve representation methods. Display control commands T1, R2
VI. To understand the geometric
Editing commands T1, T2
modeling facilities
Dimensioning commands T1
Solid modeling T1, T2
UNIT – III
29 – 42 I. To know the significance of NC Numerical Control T1, T2
systems.
II. To understand the modes of NC Numerical Control (NC) modes T1, R2
machine tool. Numerical Control (NC) elements T2
III. To know the consequences of
CNC system. NC machine tools T1, T2
IV. To understand the significance Structure of CNC machine tools T1
of automatic tool changer Features of Machining centre,
(ATC). T1
turning centre
V. To know the programming
CNC Part Programming:
sequence in NC systems. T1, T2
fundamentals
Manual part programming methods, T1, T2
VI. Able to identify the part family
Computer Aided Part Programming.
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 Part family, coding and classification. T1
Production flow analysis T1
Advantages and limitations T1
by coding and classification.
Computer Aided Processes Planning T1
Retrieval type and Generative type. T1, T2
UNIT – IV
Computer Aided Quality Control T1, T2
Terminology in quality control T1
the computer in QC T1
I. To understand the terminology
in Quality control. contact inspection methods T1
II. Able to learn the different non contact inspection methods-
43 – 54 methods of inspection T1, T2
optical
III. To understand the significance
non contact inspection methods T1
of Coordinate measuring
system non contact inspection methods non
T1, T2
optical
computer aided testing T2
Integration of CAQC with CAD/CAM. T1, T2
UNIT – V
Computer Integrated
I. To understand the integration Manufacturing Systems T1, T2, R2
of computer aided quality introduction.
control with design and
manufacturing systems. Types of Manufacturing systems T2
II. Able to understand significance
of CIM systems Machine tools and related
T2
III. To know the various equipment,
55 – 66 components of CIM systems
Material handling systems T1, T2
IV. To understand the importance
material handling systems
V. To understand the computer Computer control systems T2
control in manufacturing
systems Human labor in the
T2
VI. Able to know the applications manufacturing systems
of CIM system
CIMS benefits T1, T2

XI. Mapping course objectives leading to the achievement of the program outcomes:

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 Course Program Outcomes
Objectives a b c d e f g h i j k l m
I S H H S
II S H H S
III S H
IV H S H

S = Supportive H = Highly Related

XII. Mapping course outcomes leading to the achievement of the program outcomes:

Course Program Outcomes

Outcomes a b c d e f g h i j k l m
1 S S H
2 H S S
3 H S
4 S H S
5 H S H S
6 H S H S

S = Supportive H = Highly Related

No of times Revised : 1
Prepared By : Mr. S. Naresh Kumar
Date : 16-04-2015

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