Course detail

Application of CAM in Machining Technology

FSI-HC2-KAcad. year: 2022/2023

The course deals with technological problems of production preparation, entry prerequisites and with the rules of algorithmization of work in technology. It focuses on the application of computer technology to individual activities of a technologist: selection of a semiproduct, setting working conditions, dimensions in process operation, automatic programming of NC machine tools. Also discussed are the problems of the equipment of CAD computer systems for the area of technology.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

4

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Students will learn how to use CAM system to create cutting tools of technological paths of NC machine tools using data files of objects created in CAD system.

Prerequisites

CAD systems, basics of technological processes - machining.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

The course is taught through lectures explaining the basic principles and theory of the discipline. Exercises are focused on practical topics presented in lectures.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Attendance in the exercises is compulsory and checked. It is allowed a maximum of two absences per semester. The course-unit credit is awarded according to attendance and submission of individual assignments in the exercises. Attendance in lectures is recommended.
The exam tests student's knowledge of computer technology and its application to the construction modelling used in machining technology. The practical part of the exam reflects student's ability to create a model in CAM systems.

Course curriculum

Not applicable.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

The objective of the course is to familiarise students with CAM system and its use in technology processing for a workpiece created in CAD system for NC machine tools.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

Individual assignments and result checking.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

PowerMILL - user manual
McMahon Ch., Browne J. CAD CAM Principles, Practice and Manufacturing

Recommended reading

Bejcek,V. at all:: CIM - pocitacova podpora vyrobniho procesu, VUT Brno, 1992

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme N-STG-K Master's

    specialization MTS , 1. year of study, summer semester, compulsory
    specialization STG , 2. year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional
    specialization STM , 2. year of study, summer semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Guided consultation in combined form of studies

17 hours, compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

Syllabus

Essential description of CAM system, configuration

Object import from CAD systems, analysis for CAM application

CAM technology creation for basic milling processing

CAM technology machining of holes

CAM technology for outer/inner contour machining at 2D

Simulation and editing of projects of 2D systems

CAM technology for machining at 3 axes system

CAM technology for machining at NC lathes

Robotic machining.

Documentation - tool list, setting list

Material and cutting tool libraries at CAM systems

Guided consultation

35 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Syllabus

CAM system description
System preparation for basic operations, configuration
Technology of machining at 2D CAM
Technology of machining at 3D CAM

Technology of machining at 5 axis CAM
Postprocesing of CAM technology - documentation
Simulation of designed projects