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Technical Drawing and Cad/Cam Systems

Technical Drawing and Cad/Cam Systems

Code	16450
Year	2
Semester	S2
ECTS Credits	6
Workload	TP(60H)
Scientific area	Science and Technology
Entry requirements	N.A.
Learning outcomes	Obtention of extensive knowledge on Technical Drawing. Understanding of the relationship between Technical Drawing and fabrication. Introduction to the technologies and processes of CAD/CAM.
Syllabus	Technical Drawing versus artistic drawing. Standards in Technical Drawing. Orthogonal projections. Sectional views. Manufacturing processes and surface finish. Dimensioning. Dimensional and geometric tolerancing. Fastening techniques and their representation. Analysis of the complete design and manufacturing cycle of a real object. General aspects of CAD/CAM. CNC machining of real objects from digital drawings of the students.
Main Bibliography	Silva, A., Ribeiro, C.T., Dias, J. e Sousa, L. (2004). Desenho Técnico Moderno. Lidel, Edições Técnicas, Lisboa. Giesecke, F.E., Mitchell A., Spencer, H.C., Hill, I.L., Dygdon, J.T., Novak, J.E. (2003). Technical Drawing, 12th edition. Prentice Hall, Inc. Schodek, D., Bechthold, M., Griggs, J.K., Kao, K., Steinberg, M. (2004). Digital Design and Manufacturing: CAD/CAM Applications in Architecture and Design. John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Simões Morais, J.M. (2006). Desenho de Construções Mecânicas, 3º Volume – Desenho Técnico Básico, 23ª Edição. Porto Editora, Porto. Correia, H.J.D. (2010). Desenho Técnico e Sistemas de Representação Gráfica – Caderno de Exercícios, 1ª edição. Serviços Gráficos da Universidade da Beira Interior, Covilhã.
Language	Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.