MACH2544

Students will engage in advanced machining activities encompassing all areas of Computer Numerical Control (CNC) and Computer Assisted Machining (CAM). Course will include: 4th axis programming and part development on machining centers; drawing solid models using CAM systems; utilizing the drawings to develop .stl files, and building the shape using a 3D printer.Student Learning Outcomes

• Define solid model of a part and its uses.
• Perform 4th axis setup on machining center and produce 4th axis machining operation.
• Draw a solid model using CAM systems and produce a .stl file for model development.
• Produce 4 axis shaped parts using a CAM system and burn on CNC Wire-Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM) machine.
• Understand the benefits of tool mapping on machining center programs.
• Examine tool life variables and set in CNC program.
• Draw 4th axis shaped part for milling on CAM system.
• Create a 3D part using surface modeling.
• Produce multiple part shapes from a single blank on CNC Wire-Feed EDM.
• Import Computer Aided Design (CAD) .dxf file for CNC machining purposes.
• Create an advanced surface milling program.