Computer aided manufacturing (2cr)
Course unit code: KL25AB30200
General information
- Credits
- 2 cr
Objective
Students will learn the functions of numerically controlled (NC) machines in today's field of engineering. They will understand NC programming and the manufacturing of products with an NC machine.
Content
- Types of NC machines and their functions
- Computerized production environment
- Using an NC machine and safety
- Attachment systems
- Tool systems
-Machining parametres
- G and M codes
- Machining co-ordinates
- CAM software and NC programming with a 3D model of a product
Students will do assignments using the MasterCAM software.
Qualifications
No previous studies are required.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Satisfactory (2-1)
Basic knowledge and skills in the knowledge objectives.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Good (4-3)
Good knowledge and skills in the knowledge objectives.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Excellent (5)
Excellent knowledge and skills in the knowledge objectives.
Materials
Pikkarainen E. 1999. NC-tekniikan perusteet. Helsinki Hakapaino Oy. pp. 170. ISBN 952-13-0452-9.
Smid, P. 2008. CNC Programming Handbook Third Edition. Industrial Press, NY.