ATAP 2360 - 3D Cimatron CAD/CAM-Die/Mold Machining

Credit Hours: 2.00

Prerequisites: None

This course teaches the general concepts of Cimatron CAD/CAM milling. Through lecture and lab assignments, the student will learn basic CAD/CAM modeling skills. Beginning with Solids, students will learn the interface and how to design basic models. These models are then used to create drawings and CNC toolpaths using the CAM module. Terminology used in the field of CAD/CAM will be emphasized.

Billable Contact Hours: 2

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

Objectives:

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

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to create 2D geometry using the sketcher.

Objectives:

Define points, lines, arcs, and rectangles.
Import sketches from library.
Edit sketches.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to create three-dimensional solid model geometry.

Objectives:

Add and remove extrusions to solid model.
Create three-dimensional surfaces.
Create text geometry.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to create two-dimensional toolpath operations.

Objectives:

Define profile-machining operations.
Define pocket machine operations.

Outcome 5: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to edit toolpath operations.

Objectives:

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

Outcome 6: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to postprocess toolpath operations to CNC machines.

Objectives:

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

Outcome 7: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to simulate toolpath operations for final verification.

Objectives:

Simulate procedures in wireframe and shaded modes.
Compare toolpath operations to CAD model.

COMMON DEGREE OUTCOMES (CDO)
• Communication: The graduate can communicate effectively for the intended purpose and audience.
• Critical Thinking: The graduate can make informed decisions after analyzing information or evidence related to the issue.
• Global Literacy: The graduate can analyze human behavior or experiences through cultural, social, political, or economic perspectives.
• Information Literacy: The graduate can responsibly use information gathered from a variety of formats in order to complete a task.
• Quantitative Reasoning: The graduate can apply quantitative methods or evidence to solve problems or make judgments.
• Scientific Literacy: The graduate can produce or interpret scientific information presented in a variety of formats.

CDO marked YES apply to this course:
Communication: YES
Critical Thinking: YES
Global Literacy: YES
Information Literacy: YES
Quantitative Reasoning: YES
Scientific Literacy: YES

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