Course Overview
Presents the use of CAM software for automatically generating toolpaths such as 2D contouring, pocketing and drilling operations. Some programs may be proved out on BCIT's machine tools. A brief introduction to G-code programming will be included.
Prerequisite(s)
- Familiarity with Microsoft Windows.
Credits
3.0
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Understand CNC machine codes.
- Edit CNC machine codes.
- Use Vericut toolpath simulator.
- Define tools and operations using the Operations Manager.
- Establish job setup parameters using the Operations Manager.
- Use MasterCAM's working environment for contour machining, hole operations, pocketing, roughing and finishing operations.
- Transform toolpaths - move, rotate, mirror.
- Edit part geometry and regenerate toolpaths.
- Recognize important considerations for CAD model creation.
- Understand MasterCAM's CAD to CAM conversion process.
Effective as of Fall 2003
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