ATAP 2350 - 3D MasterCAM-Die/Mold CNC Machining

Credit Hours: 2.00

Prerequisites: ATAP 2030

This course teaches the advanced concepts of MasterCAM milling. Through lecture and lab assignments, the student will learn advanced CAD/CAM modeling skills. Students will design 3D models. These models are then used to create CNC 3D toolpaths using the CAM module. Terminology used in the field of CAD/CAM will be emphasized.

Location: South Campus

Contact Hours: 2
Billable Contact Hours: 2

OUTCOMES AND OBJECTIVES
Outcome 1: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to navigate through the MasterCAM user interface.

Objectives:

Zoom, pan, rotate, and shade.
Manipulate the pull down menus and icons.
Organize CAD entities by layers.
Import and export various file types.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to create three-dimensional geometry.

Objectives:

Define 3D surface geometry.
Define 3D solid model geometry.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to create three dimensional toolpath operations.

Objectives:

Define rough machining operations.
Define wide variety of finish machine operations.
Define pencil-milling operations.
Define remachine-milling operations.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to edit toolpath operations.

Objectives:

Modify cutting parameters.
Modify geometric chains.
Modify tool conditions.

Outcome 5: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to post-process toolpath operations to CNC machines.

Objectives:

Setup post-processing conditions.
Check post processed file for accuracy.

Outcome 6: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to simulate toolpath operations for final verification.

Objectives:

Backplot toolpath operations.
Compare toolpath operations to CAD model.

COMMON DEGREE OUTCOMES
(Bulleted outcomes apply to the course)

1. The graduate can integrate the knowledge and technological skills necessary to be a successful learner.

2. The graduate can demonstrate how to think competently.

3. The graduate can demonstrate how to employ mathematical knowledge.

The graduate can demonstrate how to communicate competently.

The graduate is sensitive to issues relating to a diverse, global society.

COURSE CONTENT OUTLINE

CAD Interface and Basic Layout
Visualization, Zoom, Pan, and Rotate shaded models
Design Concepts
Parametric design and constraints
Solid Modeling
Basic Drawing layout using the Drafting Module
Exporting Data to CAM and other applications
CAM Interface and Basic Layout
Basic CNC 2D Toolpath Creation, including profile, drill, and pocket
Basic CNC 3D Toolpath Creation, including rough and finish surface machining
Toolpath Simulation and Verification
Toolpath Post Processing
CNC Machining in the lab

Primary Faculty
Walters, Gary
Secondary Faculty

Associate Dean
Pawlowski, Timothy
Dean
Hutchison, Donald

Official Course Syllabus - Macomb Community College, 14500 E 12 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48088