HAZELWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT

COMPUTER INTEGRATED MANUFACTURING (PLTW) SYLLABUS

Course Description:
Computer Integrated Manufacturing is a specialized course within the Engineering
Academy. This course teaches the fundamentals of computerized manufacturing
technology. It builds on the solid-modeling skills developed in the Introduction to
Engineering Design Course. Students use 3-D computer software to solve design
problems. They assess their solutions through the relationship of design, function and
materials, modify their designs, and use prototyping equipment to produce 3-D models.
This course can be taken concurrently with Digital Electronics and articulates for college
credit. (Prerequisite: Principles of Engineering and Introduction to Engineering Design)

Approved Course Materials and Resources:

*Instructional videos limited to no more than six hours each semester

Course Expectations:
Students will demonstrate:
 an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
 an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and
interpret data
 an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs
within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political,
ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability
 an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams
 an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
 an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
 an ability to communicate effectively
 the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering
solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context
 a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning
 a knowledge of contemporary issues
 an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools
necessary for engineering practice
 an ability to read at least 100 pages of technical reading

Sample Course Activities/Projects/Assessments:

 Computer Modeling: Students use 3-D software for mass property analysis.
 Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Equipment: Students develop an
understanding of the operating procedures and programming capabilities of
machine tools.
 Computer-aided Manufacturing (CAM): Students convert computer-generated
geometry into a program to direct the operation of CNC machine tools.

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  Robotics: Students program robots to handle materials in assembly-line
operations.
 Flexible Manufacturing Systems: Teams of students design manufacturing
work cells and tabletop factories to solve complex problems that arise in
integrating multiple pieces of computer-controlled equipment.
 Engineering log

Course Outline:
Unit 1 Computer Modeling
Section 1.1 Fundamentals
Section 1.2 Object Construction
Section 1.3 Parts Modeling
Section 1.4 Creation of Working Drawings
Section 1.5 Surface Modeling
Section 1.6 Rapid Prototyping
Unit 2 CNC Machining
Section 2.1 History of Programmable Machining
Section 2.2 CNC Characteristics
Section 2.3 CNC Programming
Section 2.4 CNC Operation
Section 2.5 CAM Software
Unit 3 Robotics
Section 3.1 Introduction to Robotics
Section 3.2 Robotics and Automated Systems
Section 3.3 Robot Characteristics
Section 3.4 Robot Controllers
Section 3.5 Programming the Robot
Section 3.6 End Effectors
Section 3.7 Robot Applications
Unit 4 Computer Integrated Manufacturing
Section 4.1 Rationale for CIM Manufacturing
Section 4.2 Types of CIM Systems
Section 4.3 Components of CIM Systems
Section 4.4 CIM System Applications

Course Curriculum MAP:

Unit 1: Unit 2: Unit 3: Unit 4:
Computer
Computer CNC Machining Robotics Integrated
Modeling Manufacturing

45 hours 45 hours 45 hours 45hours

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Lesson Protocol:
 Bell Ringer Activity: Anticipatory Activity or review of previous learning
 Teacher Input
o Check for understanding
 Teacher Models steps/processes
o Check for understanding
 Guided Practice: Students apply steps/processes with guidance
o Check for understanding
 Independent Practice: Students work in teams or independently to complete
project
 Closing Activity: summarize learning and final check for understanding

Course Power Vocabulary:

absolute chronological elbow
absolute coordinates circle interpolation electric motor
accuracy closed loop electronic digital caliper
actuator CNC emergency stop
additive collet end effector
address compressive rapid engraving
angle prototype engraving tool
angle plate constraints mate exploded assembly
animated cursor contact sensors explosion factor part
apprenticeship continuous path export file
arm assembly contouring facing
artificial intelligence control program feed rate
assembly catalog drive controller feed system
assembly constraint controller box fixed automation
assembly drawing conventional prototyping fixture
assembly scene coordinate system flexible automation
assembly tree cosine flush sub assembly
automation cross slide G & M codes
axes of motion cutter gauge blocks
axis cycle time gauge units
ball end mill cylindrical configuration g-code
balloon insert system gear
base data storage grid
block interpolation degree of accuracy grippers
bull nose end mill degree of freedom grounded or fixed part
CAD design cycle hardware
caliper height desktop browser home position
CAM desktop manufacturing hydraulic motor
CAM package dial indicator inside caliper
cartesian coordinate displace instance
system drawing template integration
center cutting end mill drilling interface
character feed DXF interface sensors

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interference pocketing spindle speed control
IPM point to point spindle speeds
jointed arm configuration polar configuration wrist standard format
journeyman polar coordinates steel rule
laminated object polar snap stepper motor
manufacturing preferences stereolithography
lead through preparatory code straight line word
limit switch software prototype subtractive
linear slide proximity sensor surface plate
machine position quality control swept surface
machinist rapid traverse tactile sensor
manipulator relative coordinates tangent
manufacturing relative wizard teach pendant
mass properties reliability tolerance
M-code repeatability tool & die maker
mechanism repetitive tool holder
micrometer resolution of a robot tool path
milling machine robotics tooling
non-contact sensor RPM tool-less manufacturing
off-line ruled surface trails
open loop safety shield turret tool changer
ortho science fiction tweaks
palletize selective laser sintering vacuum cups
parameter simulation vernier caliper
parent view SIN vernier micrometer
payload shoulder slice file vernier protractor
photo optics software vice
plunge speed vise
pneumatic motor spindle work envelope

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