C CAD/CAM in Advanced Manufacturing

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Term hours: 54 lecture and 54 laboratory. This is a course in Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing. It starts with the introduction of the engineering design process and explains conceptualization and prototyping with the aid of CAD systems. The students learn about blueprint reading, creating sketches and proceeding to solid modeling. In CAM section of the class students will learn the set-up, operation and programming of a computer numerical control lathe. The use of manual programming techniques to produce a part program with standard G & M codes, utilizing 3 axis CNC Vertical Machining Centers. Content will include exposure to current industry tool types, speeds and feeds, cutter compensation, canned cycles, drilling and tapping cycles. Instruction in the use of CAM software is included. (CSU).