Courses

Method of Engineering and CAD/CAM/CAE

General

Course Contents

Engineering Design theory, Functional Design theory, Dynamic systems modelling theory with bond-graphs, Proportionality and dualism theory, Followers-Amplifiers, Connection of stages, Impedance matching, Basic manufacturing principles of material forming, Approaches to shape-representation and Graphics, CAD, CAM, and CAE Systems, Production Planning, FMS, CIM, Elements of Applied Numerical Analysis for Computer Simulation of Engineering Systems, Introduction to Linkages and Mechanism Design, Synthesis of Mechanical Systems, Electromechanical Systems, Electronic Systems, Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems, Synthesis of Complex Systems.

Educational Goals

Knowledge
Understanding:
– Engineering Design Principles
– The Principles of Engineering Design of Operation (EDO)
– The Methodology of Engineering Synthesis for Operation and the Implementation of the EDO Methodology in complex systems
– Computer Aided Design (CAE)
– Computer Aided Design and Graphics (CAD)
– the role of Numerical Analysis in simulation and optimization
– Fundamental Numerical Analysis methods for CAD/CAE (e.g., Newton-Raphson, Runge-Kutta, etc.)
– Main ideas of the Finite Element method
– Basic Principles of CAD/CAM/CAE systems
– Production and Manufacturing Design philosophy, CIM, FMS
Skills
Acquisition of proficiency in the:
– identification of the primary characteristic magnitudes and the principal variables that govern the structure of functional engineering modules
– analysis and synthesis of technological systems aiming to achieve operation based on defined specifications
– simulation of engineering systems with the aid of methods of Numerical Analysis
– Engineering Design of 2D and 3D forms
– selection and utilization of CAD/CAM/CAE systems
Abilities
Analysis, design, and implementation of complex engineering systems and of applications based on the EDO methodology, CAD/CAM /CAE, and on Reverse Engineering

General Skills

Search, analysis and synthesis of data and information using the necessary technologies
Adaptation to new situations
Autonomous work
Teamwork

Teaching Methods

Lectures, Laboratory Exercises
Slides, Use of computer simulations and of CAD Software
Use of online teaching aids

Students Evaluation

Language: Greek
Lab Exercises and Projects
Final Written Examinations
Assessment criteria
– Ability to identify and describe the characteristic magnitudes and variables that govern the structure of functional engineering modules
– Ability to choose suitable Numerical Analysis methods
– 2D and 3D Engineering Modelling Design Skills

Recommended Bibliography

– Principles of CAD/CAM/CAE, Kunwoo Lee, ISBN-10 : 0201380366, Pearson 1st Ed., 1999
– CAD/CAM Systems and 3D Modeling, N. Bilalis and E. Maravelakis, 2nd Ed. Kritiki Editions, 2014 (in Greek)