Syllabus academic year 2011/2012
(Created 2011-09-01.)
COMPUTER AIDED PRODUCT MODELLING AND SIMULATIONMMK121
Credits: 4,5. Grading scale: TH. Cycle: G2 (First Cycle). Main field: Technology. Language of instruction: The course will be given in Swedish. Optional for: M4fo, M4pu. Course coordinator: University ass. lecturer Ola Carlqvist, ola.carlqvist@mkon.lth.se, Machine Design. Prerequisites: MMK010/MMKA15 Manual and Computer Aided drafting in Mechanical Engineering. Assessment: The examination will be made individually based on passed tutorials and tasks. The 3D scanning is accomplished by a group compulsory practice. Home page: http://www.mkon.lth.se.

Aim
The aim for this course is to give the basic insights into the use of advanced computer aided tools for 3D product modelling and product simulation and prototyping. 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 complex relations between man, product and environment. Rapid Prototyping is created from a computerized product model to a physical object.

Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must

Skills and abilities
For a passing grade the student must

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:

Other areas are:

The computerized product simulation deals with the following areas:

The 3D scanning part includes some basic 3D scanning methods; scanning objects and exporting the data to a computer program.

Rapid Prototyping part includes some Rapid Prototyping methods; preparation before printing object and after-treatment of the printed object.

Literature
Manuals, documents from the department and tutorials.
3D scanning practice document.