CNCT-150: CAD and CAM

Through CAD software, students are taught the different geometry types such as wireframes, solid models and surfaces. Different software types are discussed to aid students in the understanding of CAD/CAM. Through use of CAM software, students learn about toolpaths such as 2D contour milling, face milling, holemaking, pocketing, contour turning and 3D milling. Verification and simulation functions are used to ensure the tool(s) behave as expected and all machining details have been defined. Students are taught the process of post-processing, a process of permitting the CAM software to write the CNC program. The course concludes with the Continuous Improvement summarization of change management.