M.E. CAD/CAM & Robotics:Rapid Prototyping

First Semester

Modeling and Analysis
Computer Control of Machine Tools
Mechatronics
Computer Programming and Data Structures
Research Methodology


Second Semester

Robotics
Computer Integrated Manufacturing Systems
Industrial Automation
Computational Methods in CAD
Computer Aided Design


Third Semester

Seminar
Thesis (starts)


Fourth Semester

Thesis


Rapid Prototyping

Classification of manufacturing processes, Different Manufacturing Systems, Introduction to Rapid Prototyping (RP), Need of RP in context of batch production, FMS and CIM and its application; Basic Principles of RP, Steps in RP, Process chain in RP in integrated CAD-CAM environment, Advantages of RP; Classifications of different RP techniques ? based on raw material, layering technique (2D or 3D) and energy sources; Process Technology and Comparative study of :- Stereo-lithography (SL) with photo-polymerisation, SL with liquid thermal polymerization, Solid foil polymerization, Selective laser sintering, Selective powder binding, Ballastic particle manufacturing ? both 2D and 3D, Fused Deposition Modelling, Shape Melting, Laminated Object Manufacturing, Solid Ground Curing, Repetitive Masking and deposition, Beam Inference Solidification, Holographic Interference Solidification, Special Topic on RP using metallic alloys, Programming in RP, Modelling, Slicing, Internal Hatching, Surface Skin Fills, Support Structure.