Short course/CPD
Computer-Aided Engineering for Ultra Precision
Course date: Please enquire
Course overview
This five day introductory short course in computer aided engineering (CAE) for ultra precision aims to provide understanding and experience of the advanced computer engineering technologies that enable integrated precision manufacture. A “learn by doing” approach provided through carefully defined tutorials is used.
Who should attend?
- New engineers, scientists and technologists working in the design and manufacture of machined parts, components, assemblies and sub-systems for a range of industrial products
- Engineers new to computer-aided engineering technologies
Location
Course fee:
- £1400 - Standard. 20% discount for Cranfield alumni, 10% discount for colleagues of alumni
- £1340 - Professional/trade association discount
- £1280 - Multiple bookings*
*Minimum of five delegates.
Accommodation fee:
Accommodation is not included in the price.
Speakers
An experienced Research Officer at Cranfield, leading the development of high performance grinding processes for aerospace, automotive and optical components. He is also the Research Manager for the Cranfield Innovative Manufacturing Research Centre (IMRC).
Mr Paul MorantzSenior Research Fellow at Cranfield. Paul has considerable industrial experience in precision machine tool development.
An experienced Research Fellow at Cranfield heavily engaged in developing research into high efficiency grinding of aerospace, automotive and optical materials.
Mr Kamal SehdevCourse Director of the MSc in Organisational Knowledge, Kamal lectures in Organisations and Knowledge and Enterprise Modelling. His research interests focus on the application of knowledge to improve business performance.
How to register
To request a place on this course, please complete the online Registration Form.
If you have any queries please contact:
Cranfield University
Cranfield
Bedfordshire
MK43 0AL, UK
T: +44 (0) 1234 754176
E: shortcourse@cranfield.ac.uk
F: +44 (0) 1234 751206
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Booking ConditionsCourse description
Course content
- 3D computer aided design of complex form ultra precision parts
- Computer-aided manufacture approaches, coding of 3D CAD models and drawings, automated manufacture using advanced multi-axes CNC machining methods (fixture design and datum transfer issues will be covered)
- Finite element analysis techniques applied for both dynamic response (stress) analysis and heat transfer/thermal distortion analysis. The critical importance of interfaces with regard to heat transfer and structural damping will be covered
- Machine system structural analysis covering the identification of mechanical structural resonance frequencies and motional control bandwidth distinct frequency responses
- An understanding of how position sensors/transducers are used within computer-based systems for verification of ultra precision machines will be provided.
Benefits of attending
On completion of the course, delegates will gain:
- Demonstrate fundamental knowledge, understanding and ability for the development of complex 3D CAD models.
- Demonstrate a critical awareness and understanding of the mechanism for transferring from CAD through CAM and into CNC machining mode.
- Demonstrate understanding and the ability to critically apply FEA design tools to support structural (dynamic) and thermal response.
- Demonstrate understanding and conceptual thinking for the selection, critical evaluation and application of dynamic system testing methods for precision mechanical systems.
Organised by :
- Cranfield University
- Opto-electronics Technology and Incubation Centre (OpTIC)
- University College London
- University of Cambridge
Supported by :
For detailed course content, timetable and booking information please refer to the course leaflet
This short course is also a module associated with a Masters-level programme. For further information please click on the programme title directly above in the Quick navigation box.
