MCCCD Program Description

Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) II

Course: MPT262

First Term: 2023 Fall

Lec + Lab 3.0 Credit(s) 5.0 Period(s) 5.0 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: T - Lab Load

Description: Advanced Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) system programming for Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machines using computer graphics for programming and tool path geometry. Computer programming for mill turns and five axis simultaneous machining centers.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Create efficient two-dimensional (2D) and three-dimensional (3D) tool path surfaces to guide the path of the tool. (I) 2. Develop clear and concise setup instructions. (I-V) 3. Assign the appropriate tool cut strategy and tooling parameters to a design for mill turns and five-axis simultaneous machining centers. (II) 4. Simulate tool path for mill turns and five-axis simultaneous machining centers to ensure proper operation. (III) 5. Write Computer Numerical Control (CNC) code for machine tool operations for mill turns and five-axis simultaneous machining centers. (IV) 6. Use CNC code to validate Computer Numerical Control (CNC) programs on CNC machine tools for mill turns and five-axis simultaneous machining centers. (IV)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Surfaces creation A. 2D geometry creation B. 3D geometry creation II. Tool cut path and tooling parameters for mill turns and five-axis simultaneous machining centers A. Formulation and assignment of speeds and feeds B. Multi-axis tool path strategies C. Tool path lead in, lead out, and cutter compensation D. Tool axis and collision control III. Simulation and tool path verification for mill turns and five-axis simultaneous machining center IV. Using post-CNC code to verify tool path for mill turns and five-axis simultaneous machining centers A. Tool holding B. Work holding C. Work coordinate system (WCS) V. Manufacturing productivity and industrial applications for 3-axis CNC machines, fourth and fifth positioning machining centers, and 2-axis turning centers A. 2D and 3D geometry and work holding B. Multi-axis programming C. Macros and subroutines (repetitive program)

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: December 13, 2022

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