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Computer support and Rapid prototyping in foundry industry

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Course Unit Code618-2024/04
Number of ECTS Credits Allocated5 ECTS credits
Type of Course Unit *Compulsory
Level of Course Unit *First Cycle
Year of Study *Third Year
Semester when the Course Unit is deliveredSummer Semester
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-face
Language of InstructionCzech
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites Course succeeds to compulsory courses of previous semester
Name of Lecturer(s)Personal IDName
RAD913Ing. Filip Radkovský, Ph.D.
Summary
The subject is aimed at application of computer technology for manufacture of patterns, molds, and castings. It makes acquainted the students with Rapid prototyping methods and their utilization in industrial applications. Further on it is aimed at acquisition and processing of 3D data for control of technological and manufacturing processes.
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
Acquired knowledge:
- the student will be able to characterize the Rapid prototyping methods
- the student will be able to orientate in the application of individual RP methods
- the student will be able to known basic principles of using the computer technology for control of technological and manufacturing processes

Acquired skills:
- the student will be able to obtain and process the 3D data with the aid of computer technology
- the student will be able to apply the computer t methods for manufacture of castings
- the student will be able to choose a suitable RP method for manufacture of a pattern, a mold based on gained information
Course Contents
1. Introduction in principles and preparation of pattern equipment and moulds
2. Utilization of computer technology for control of technological and manufacturing processes
3. Utilization of 3D modelling and graphic programs for formation of pattern equipment and moulds. Conversion of real bodies in 3D coordinates, data acquisition and processing.
4. Editing and export of 3D data for the needs of manufacture of a 3D pattern
5. Basic methods of Rapid prototyping (RP) technologies. Comparison of individual technologies, advantages and deficiencies
6. RP methods based on photopolymers and solid materials
7. RP methods based on powder materials
8. Post processing – final processing of patterns
Recommended or Required Reading
Required Reading:
CHUA, C.K. et. al. Rapid Prototyping: principles and Applications. Singapure: World Scientific Publishing Co. 2010. ISBN 978-981-277-897-0 .
WATT, A. and M. WATT. Advanced Animation and Rendering Techniques – Theory and Practice. New York: ACM Press, 1992. ISBN 0201544121.
ŽÁRA, J. et. al. Moderní počítačová grafika. Brno: Albatros Media, Computer press, 1998. EAN 9788025104545.

BEŇO, J. a P. LICHÝ. Výroba odlitku pomocí metod Rapid prototyping a přesného lití. Ostrava: VŠB - Technická univerzita Ostrava, multimediální opora, 2014.

HERMAN, A. a kol. Počítačové simulace ve slévárenství, učební texty ČVUT Praha, 2000.

CHUA, C.K. et. al. Rapid Prototyping: principles and Applications. Singapure: World Scientific Publishing Co. 2010. ISBN 978-981-277-897-0.
Recommended Reading:
ERTTL, T. Computer Graphics-Principles and Practice. Vienna: 1996. ISBN 978-3-211-82806-9.

HLAVÁČ, V. a M. ŠONKA. Počítačové vidění. Praha: Grada Praha, 1992.

ERTTL, T. Computer Graphics-Principles and Practice. Vienna: 1996. ISBN 978-3-211-82806-9.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lectures, Individual consultations, Tutorials, Other activities
Assesment methods and criteria
Task TitleTask TypeMaximum Number of Points
(Act. for Subtasks)
Minimum Number of Points for Task Passing
Credit and ExaminationCredit and Examination100 (100)51
        CreditCredit30 16
        ExaminationExamination70 35