ETCN 2100 — - Computer Aided Manufacturing
In this seven-and-a-half week course, students study the essentials of a computer-aided manufacturing system (CAM). This course uses MasterCam, which is an industrial software application, used to draw and create a tool path for CNC machining applications such as milling and turning. Students use CAM software in conjunction with computer- aided drawing files (CAD) to create machined features from a piece of stock material. Topics include using MasterCam to select the correct CNC machine tool, draw solid models, organize and optimize machining operations and time. Lecture: 1 hour, Lab: 4 hours