In the final project you should make two things: A project task and a theoretical task.
The modelling task you can select as being either within CAD, Surface modelling, FEM or CAM

The project task

CAD, including surface modelling (supervisor: Georg Christensen)
A project task within CAD should be related to one or more of the presented topics within Engineering Design and CAD. The list contains: Sheet metal, Product families, Mechanism design, Top down design, Surface design, Mould design or Cad-data exchange. Each group is invited to come up with relevant modelling projects. Emphasis is product structuring, product modelling, product design or product analysis. Be aware that for some of the tasks DTU poses only limited experience with the actual software module. We think however this will be more challenging to you. In all areas however ProEngineer Manuals for the topic in question are available.

CAM (supervisor: Thomas Nissen)
A project task in CAM includes the modelling of an object, the process planning including the setting up of the manufacturing model (create operations/sequences) and the machining of the object in the workshop. You can choose any object you like (as long as the supervisor agrees). You can get a look at previously done objects at http://ipl.dtu.dk/cadcam/cam. Some of them are also exhibited in Building 427.
Two sizes of workpieces are available: 50x120x100, 100x120x100. Together with the supervisor, you will agree on a proper size for the project.

The theoretical task
The theoretical task is “drawn from a hat” at the end of the course. Depending on the topic you are expected to write from 5-10 pages on the subject. You should design your own examples for illustration of the field. One of 10 tasks will be relevant for each group: (see the list available at the campus net). You may utilize the modelling project to the extent relevant to illustrate the issues involved.

Deliveries for Course 41816+41817: A report in A4 format, containing:

• A description of the outcome of the project work both as an argued text, proper figures and as an appendix containing Pro/Engineer models and drawing(s) (according to ISO/DIN/Danish Standard)
• The theoretical task described in a separate chapter (avoid Internet Copying!).
• The sheet documenting the acceptance of all 10 mandatory exercises. Together with the report a CD must be delivered containing both the report and the models developed by the group. Make sure the report and CD is orderly organized and that the contribution of each author can be identified.

Deliveries for Course 41818:

• A description of the outcome of the project work both as an argued text, proper figures and as an appendix containing Pro/Engineer models and drawing(s) (according to ISO/DIN/Danish Standard). This should be shorter than what is required for 41816 & 41817, emphasis is on presenting the work on an A1 poster, see below.
• The theoretical task described in a separate chapter (avoid Internet Copying!).
• The sheet documenting the acceptance of all 10 mandatory exercises. Together with the report a CD must be delivered containing both the report and the models developed by the group. Make sure the report and CD is orderly organized and that the contribution of each author can be identified.
• A poster in A1 format (landscape) with holes in all four cornes (holes are Ø1 cm and positioned 5 cm from the sides of the poster). The poster should describe the results and the relevant important steps in making it, preferably in an appealing layout.

Evaluation
The report will be evaluated on a scale from 0 to 13. By the evaluation we will take into account: Clarity of presentation, presentation layout, difficulty of the task, relevant engineering consideration, conclusion and future work. The main report should be from 15 to 30 pages. (Avoid extensive copying of PTC-manuals) By the evaluation the weighing of the project- and theory-part will be 70% and 30% respectively. All material should be delivered no later than the 1st of June 2007 at 12.00 to the supervisor in charge.

Torben Lenau and Georg K. Christensen