Course syllabus
Datorbaserad produktmodellering och -simulering
Computer Aided Product Modelling and Simulation
MMKF20, 5 credits, G2 (First Cycle)
Valid for: 2015/16
Decided by: Education Board E
Date of Decision: 2015-04-13
General Information
Elective for: M4-fo, M4-pu
Language of instruction: The course will be given in Swedish
Aim
The aim for this course is to give the basic insights into the
use of advanced computer aided tools for 3D product modelling. From
a product idea a computerized model is made (product modelling) of
a physical object by surface modeling or 3D scanning. Product
simulation gives an insight to the use of real time simulation
(Virtual Reality, VR). The created product models give
possibilities to simulate the relations between man, product and
environment.
Learning outcomes
Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must
- be able to choose an appropriate procedure for 3D surface
modelling.
- be able to create computer generated 3D surface models of
limited product complexity.
- be able to generate a digital 3D model from a 3D scanning of a
product.
- be able to generate necessary data for Rapid Prototyping from a
given digital product model.
- be able to generate a suitable real time simulation model from
given product data (digital product model).
Competences and skills
For a passing grade the student must
- be able to independently create a simple digital 3D product
model from a given object with help of a surface modelling
program.
- be able to independently generate a data file from a given
computerized 3D product model for Rapid Prototyping.
- be able to independently create a model for real time
simulation in a VR-application from a given digital 3D product
model.
Judgement and approach
For a passing grade the student must
- be able to evaluate the required qualities of 3D model relevant
for product development
- evaluate 3D model quality in relation to industrial
resources
Contents
The course includes basic parts of 3D product modelling by
surface modelling, scanning, product simulation and Rapid
Prototyping.
The computerized surface modelling (“Alias”) deals with the
following areas:
- Introduction to 3D modelling.
- Interface basics. Primitive objects (spheres, cubes,
cylinders). Transformation, mirror and duplicate objects.
- NURBS-curves (CVs, Edit points and Key-points curves).
- Turn curves into different types of NURBS surfaces (skinned,
revolved, planar, extruded and swept).
- Edit CV-curves.
- Working with layers and use layer symmetry.
- Trim excess of surfaces.
- Create rounded edges.
Other areas are:
- Create STL (Sterio Lithography) file.
- Export model to CAD-program.
- Rendering basics using different types of renders including
light setup, shaders and textures.
- Animation basics.
The computerized product simulation deals with the following
areas:
- Introduction to Virtual Reality.
- Interface basics.
- Importing 3D objects.
- Associate behaviours with the objects.
- Create interactivity.
The 3D scanning part includes some basic 3D scanning methods;
scanning objects and exporting the data to a computer program.
Rapid Prototyping part includes creating a 3D print from a
computerized product model to a physical object.
Examination details
Grading scale: TH
Assessment: The examination will be made individually based on passed tutorials and tasks. The 3D scanning is accomplished by a compulsory practice.
Admission
Admission requirements:
- MMK010/MMKA15 Manual and Computer Aided drafting in Mechanical Engineering
The number of participants is limited to: No
The course might be cancelled: If the number of applicants is less than 16.
The course overlaps following course/s: MMK121
Reading list
- Manuals, documents from the department and tutorials.
- 3D scanning practice document.
Contact and other information
Course coordinator: Per Kristav, per.kristav@mkon.lth.se
Course administrator: Cilla Perlhagen, cilla.perlhagen@design.lth.se
Course homepage: http://www.mkon.lth.se