CAx and Fablab
Download in PDF- Lecturer: Jean-Phiippe FERBEYRE, Véronique MAUDRU (jean-philippe.ferbeyre@sorbonne-universite.fr)
- Course code: UM4RBM20
- Student workload: 12h of lectures, h of tutorials, 28h of labs
- Credits: 6 ECTS
- Specialization tracks:
- Semester offered: S1 S2 S3 S4
- Language of instruction: French English
- Targeted audience: Eng. Sc. department Other :
- Localization : PMC Campus Other :
Course Overview
This course unit aims to provide students with both CAD knowledge to create digital models of mechanical parts and use components from libraries, and CAD knowledge focused on modeling and kinematic-static and/or dynamic calculation of robotic systems for part dimensioning, simulation, stress-induced deformation, fatigue, basic manufacturing processes, and prototyping, in collaboration with the FabLab.
Mots-clés : CAD, CAM, kinematic simulation, stress-strain behavior, fatigue, manufacturing processes, prototyping.
Prerequisites
Students should have previously acquired the following prerequisites to follow this course:
- Kinetic diagram, topological graph, cyclomatic number
- General mobility and kinematic mobility of a mechanism
- Concept of hyperstatism
- Kinematics and statics of input-output relationships in a mechanism
- Serial and parallel manipulator structure
Intended Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Read and interpret a 2D plan, taking into account its nomenclature
- Create a simple mechanical part in 3D solid modeling and its 2D drawing with SolidWorks.
- Assemble parts in SolidWorks to create a digital model of a mechanism.
- Use SolidWorks motion study features to analyze the consistency of the mechanism's mobility and actuating elements.
- Use SolidWorks analysis features to study stress-induced deformations in a part.
- Use SolidWorks analysis features to study the fatigue of a part.
- Create a mechanism from 2D drawings.
- Identify the characteristics and constraints of digital manufacturing processes (additive and subtractive).
- Design a model or assembly incorporating manufacturing requirements.
- Implement one or more rapid prototyping processes to produce a functional object or demonstrator.
Indicative Teaching Sequence and Methods
| Week | C/TD/TP* | Content | Preparation | Learn.\ outc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S1 | C1, TP1 | CAD Basics 1 | Lectures/practical classes in PDF format, educational videos | AAV1 |
| S2 | C2, TP2 | CAD Basics 2 | Lectures/practical classes in PDF format, educational videos | AAV1, AAV2 |
| S3 | TP3 | CAD 3 | AAV1,AAV2, AAV3 | |
| S4 | C3, TP4 | Guides, Roller Bearings, Plain Bearings, Library | Lectures/practical classes in PDF format, educational videos | AAV3,AAV4, AAV7 |
| S5 | TP5 | Components, CAD 1 | AAV1, AAV2 | |
| S6 | C4, TP6 | Transmissions: Gears, Screw-Nut System, CAD 2 | Lectures/practical classes in PDF format, educational videos | AAV3,AAV4, AAV7 |
| S7 | C5, TP7 | Transmissions (Cont.), CAD 3 | Lectures/practical classes in PDF format, educational videos | AAV3,AAV4, AAV7 |
| S8 | TP8 | Transmissions (Cont.), CAD 4 | AAV3,AAV4, AAV7 | |
| S9 | C6, TP9 | Solidworks simulation—Deformations/Stresses/Fatigue | Lectures/practical classes in PDF format, educational videos | AAV5,AAV6 |
| S10 | TP10 | Solidworks simulation—Deformations/Stresses/Fatigue | AAV5,AAV6 | |
| S11 | TP Fablab 1 | Introduction to additive manufacturing: principles of 3D printing, modeling adapted to manufacturing, and creation of a first object. | AAV2, AAV8, AAV9 | |
| S12 | TP Fablab 2 | Advanced 3D printing: analysis of completed prints, advanced slicing settings, discovery of materials and post-processing. | AAV2, AAV8, AAV9 | |
| S13 | TP Fablab 3 | Laser cutting: introduction to the process, machine demonstrations, and design of a cut assembly project. | AAV2, AAV8, AAV9 | |
| S14 | TP Fablab 4 | Subtractive manufacturing: introduction to waterjet cutting and CNC, debriefing of laser projects, and preparation of the final project. | AAV2, AAV8, AAV9, AAV10 | |
| S15 | TP Fablab 5 | Implementation of projects integrating several digital manufacturing technologies (3D printing, laser cutting, water jet cutting, CNC). | AAV2, AAV8, AAV9, AAV10 |
- C/TD/TP respectively corresponds to lectures, tutorials and lab sessions.
Indicative Assessment of Intended Learning Outcomes (1st session)
| Week | Individ./group | In-person/remote | Type of exam | Evaluated outcomes | Scale % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S5 | Individual | In-person | Labs | AAV 1 to 3 | 25% |
| S8 | Individual | In-person | Labs | AAV 3, 4 and 7 | 25% |
| S14 | Collective | In-person | Other | AAV 2 and AAV8, AAV9, AAV10 | 50% |
2nde session
| Session | Individ./group | In-person/remote | Type of exam | Evaluated outcomes | Scale % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Individual | In-person | Labs | 50% | |
| 1 | Collective | In-person | Other | AAV 2 et AAV8, AAV9, AAV10 | 50% |
Bibliographic references
- Structure et cinématique des mécanismes (coll. Étude des mécanismes et des machines), ARAKELIAN Viguen, Ed. HERMES
- Cinématique des Mécanisme, Gilbert Bals, Ed. Eyrolles
- Jean-Louis Fanchon, Guide de mécanique, Ed. Nathan
- P. Agati et M. Rossetto, Liaisons et mécanismes, Ed. Dunod
Date of generation of this unit description: 14/01/2026
