Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
Engineering
Learning Methods
Lecture
Tutorial
Module Offerings
5161PDE-SEP-CTY
Aims
To give students the knowledge and skills needed to use advanced computer aided modelling techniques, such as use of surfaces in creating organic, flowing geometric entities.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Create 3D part models using surface modelling and other advanced modelling techniques
2.
Demonstrate knowledge of injection moulding requirements to produce a suitable CAD mould and component.
3.
Analyse a modelling problem and select appropriate tools for specific modelling operations.
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:Module introduction
Module guide; aims; learning outcomes; assessment and marking schemes. Outline syllabus; module timetable and student feedback.
Surface modelling
Import of sketch pictures into CAD. Creation of surface based features, construction surfaces. Use of splines, advanced filleting, deleting faces, face deformation, utilizing shape and dome features, offset surfaces, extend surfaces, intersection curves.
Mould design
Mould analysis, draft, scale, parting lines, shut of surfaces, parting surfaces, tooling split, optimising wall thickness, viewing and interpreting results.
Module Overview:
The aim of this module is to develop your knowledge and skills needed to use advanced computer aided modelling techniques, such as use of surfaces in creating organic, flowing geometric entities.
The aim of this module is to develop your knowledge and skills needed to use advanced computer aided modelling techniques, such as use of surfaces in creating organic, flowing geometric entities.
Additional Information:This module is delivered using a variety methods including lectures and hands-on workshop sessions.
Assessments
Centralised Exam