Unit 1: Computer Graphics Transformations (2D & 3D) : Introduction, Formulation, Translation, Shear, Rotation, Scaling and reflection, Homogeneous representation, Concatenated transformation, Mapping of geometric models, Inverse transformations, Introduction to 3D transformation (Theory + Numerical treatment only for 2D – Max 3 vertices) Projections : Orthographic, Isometric, Perspective projections (Only theory) (Chapter - 1) Unit 2: Geometric Modeling Curves – Introduction, Analytical curves (Line, circle, ellipse, parabola, hyperbola), Synthetic curves (Hermite Cubic Spline, Bezier, B-Spline Curve) [Numerical on Line, Circle, Ellipse, Hermite Cubic Spline, Bezier] Surfaces – Introduction, Surface representation, Analytic surfaces, Synthetic Surfaces, Hermite bicubic, Bezier, B-Spline, Coons patch surface, Applications in freeform surfaces [only Theory] Solids - Introduction, Geometry and Topology, Solid Representation, Boundary Representation, Euler's equation, Constructive Solid Geometry (CSG), Boolean operation for CSG [only Theory] (Chapter - 2) Unit 3: Finite Element Analysis (FEA) Introduction : Brief History of FEM, Finite Element Terminology (nodes, elements, domain, continuum, Degrees of freedom, loads and constraints), General FEM procedure, Applications of FEM in various fields, meshing, p and h formulation, Advantages and disadvantages of FEM [Only theory] One Dimensional Problem : Finite element modeling, coordinate and linear shape function, Assembly of Global Stiffness Matrix and Load Vector, Properties of Stiffness Matrix, Finite Element Equations, Temperature Effects. [Theory + Numerical – composite shaft, spring elements in series and parallel] Trusses : Introduction, 2D Trusses, Assembly of Global Stiffness Matrix [Numerical limited to 4X4 matrix] (Chapter - 3) Unit 4: Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) Introduction to Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM), Coordinate system, Working principal of CNC Lathe, Turning Centers, Milling Machine, Steps in developing CNC part program, Tool and geometric compensations, subroutine and Do loop using canned cycle. [Only theory – 2 hrs] CNC Lathe part programming (FANUC) : Linear and circular interpolation, Canned cycles for facing, threading, grooving, etc. [Theory + Program] CNC Milling part programming (FANUC) : Linear and circular interpolation, Pocketing, contouring and drilling cycles. [Theory + Program] (Chapter - 4) Unit 5: Advanced Manufacturing Method Product Life Cycle : Introduction, Need, Components/Elements of PLM, Collaborative Engineering. [Only theory] Rapid Prototyping : Introduction, classification of RP Processes (SLA, LOM, SLS, FDM, 3D printing), Working principle, features, models & specification of process, application, advantages and disadvantages, Rapid Tooling and STL format, Concept of 4D Rapid Prototyping. [Only theory] (Chapter - 5) Unit 6: Automation Automation : Introduction, Automation strategies, Types of Automation - Hard and Soft Automation, Flexible Manufacturing System – Types, Advantages, Limitations, AGVs and AS/RS [Only theory] Group Technology : Introduction, Coding Methods, Concepts of Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) and Computer Aided Process Planning (CAPP), Variant & Generative methods of CAPP, advantages of CAPP. [Only theory] Robotics : RIA definition of Robot, Laws of robotics, Classification of robots, robot anatomy, Point to point and continuous path robotic systems, Joints, End Effectors, Grippers - Mechanical, Magnetic and Pneumatic, Applications. [Only theory] (Chapter - 6)
