MACH A146: Machining with MasterCAM
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Curriculum Committee Approval Date | 12/02/2020 |
| Top Code | 095630 - Machining and Machine Tools |
| Units | 1.5 Total Units |
| Hours | 45 Total Hours (Lecture Hours 18; Lab Hours 27) |
| Total Outside of Class Hours | 0 |
| Course Credit Status | Credit: Degree Applicable (D) |
| Material Fee | No |
| Basic Skills | Not Basic Skills (N) |
| Repeatable | No |
| Grading Policy | Standard Letter (S),
|
Course Description
An intermediate course in manufacturing with vertical machining centers using MasterCAM to develop programs for the purpose of creating metal parts. Basic 2-D toolpaths as well as advanced 3-D toolpath techniques will be discussed and created. Transfer Credit: CSU.
Course Level Student Learning Outcome(s)
- Draw accurate 2-D and 3-D parts from a blueprint.
- Demonstrate the effective use of MasterCAM's advanced surface toolpaths.
- Produce an accurate part within given time constraints for profitability.
Course Objectives
- 1. Draw an accurate part model given a simple Blueprint.
- 2. Apply correct toolpaths to drive milling cutters.
- 3. Select appropriate tools to machine simple 2D parts.
- 4. Select appropriate tools to machine advanced 3D parts.
- 5. Verify cutter paths from MasterCAMs advanced machine verification.
- 6. Understand the effect of correct feeds and speeds relating to the machining of aluminum.
Lecture Content
1. Course Overview and Beginning Tool-Paths A. Course Structure B. Introduction to MasterCAM C. Set-up and Planning D. Tooling E. Facing F. Contouring 2. Cutting Holes A. Spot Drilling B. Drilling C. Tapping D. Boring E. Thread Milling 3. Advanced Pocketing A. Morph Pocketing B. Advanced Pocket Entries a. Entry Points b. Ramping c. Helixing 4. Basic Surfacing – Revolved Surfaces A. Flat Boundaries B. Fillets C. Surface Rough Pocketing D. Semi-Finish Scallop E. Containment Boundaries F. Finish Blending G. Revolved Surfaces H. Rough Surface Machining Techniques 5. Basic Surfacing – Swept Surfaces A. Tool Selection B. Semi - Finish Flow line C. Finish Surface Projection D. Flow line Parameters 6. Advanced Surface Projection A. Machining Splines B. 3D Curve Cutting C. Gap Settings D. Depth L imits E. Spline Linearization 7. Solid Modeling A. Basics of Solid Modeling B. Boolean operations C. Creating 2D Toolpaths from Solid Models D. Creating 3D Toolpaths from Solid Models E. Full Machine Verification 8. Full Overview A. Surface Finish Evaluations B. Machine Cycle Time Evaluations
Lab Content
A) Students will develop programs using MasterCAM software. B) Students will select appropriate tools and set up machines for 2D and 3D advanced machining.C)In the lab students will verify cutter paths from MasterCAM program.D) Students will receive hands-on training on the effects of using the correct tool paths for advanced machining.
Method(s) of Instruction
- Lecture (02)
- DE Live Online Lecture (02S)
- Lab (04)
- DE Live Online Lab (04S)
Instructional Techniques
Projects and class participation
Reading Assignments
Reading from instructor handouts
Writing Assignments
Writing and editing CNC programs
Out-of-class Assignments
Student projects
Demonstration of Critical Thinking
Apply blueprints and select appropriate toolpaths to drive machine. Demonstrate understanding of the effect of correct feeds and speeds relating to machining aluminum.
Required Writing, Problem Solving, Skills Demonstration
Demonstrate and apply blueprint information to write and edit CNC programs. Produce an accurate part from specifications.
Eligible Disciplines
Machine tool technology (tool and die making): Any bachelors degree and two years of professional experience, or any associate degree and six years of professional experience.
Other Resources
1. Instructor handouts