Jul 03, 2025  
2025-2026 College Catalog 
    
2025-2026 College Catalog

MAC 258 - Computer Aided Machining (CAM) II

6 Contact Hours, 4 Credits
2 lecture periods 4 lab periods


Continuation of MAC 257 . Includes three-dimensional (3D) surfacing and introduction to CAM Lathe Programming.

Prerequisite(s): MAC 257  
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Course Learning Outcomes
  1. Create and edit three-dimensional (3D) profile surfaces.
  2. Create 3D surfacing toolpaths.
  3. Create toolpaths using Solid Models.
  4. Apply CAM programming to lathe.

Outline:
  1. Profile Surfaces
    1. Drive/check
    2. Rough
    3. Finish
    4. Re-cut manager
  2. Creating and Editing 3D Surfaces
    1. Revolved
    2. Ruled
    3. Loft
    4. Project curves
    5. Swept
    6. Draft
  3. 3D Milling Toolpaths
    1. Roughing strategies
    2. Finishing strategies
    3. Using stock models
    4. Workholding for surfacing
    5. Programming for fixtures
  4. CAM for Lathe
    1. Chuck setup
    2. Stock setup
    3. General operations
    4. Tools
    5. Canned cycles
    6. Posting