Apr 19, 2024  
2021-2022 College Catalog 
    
2021-2022 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

MAC 258 - Computer Aided Machining (CAM) II

4 Credits, 6 Contact Hours
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  
  button image Prior Learning and link to PLA webpage

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


Effective Term:
Full Academic Year 2021/22