Computer aided manufacturing (2cr)

Code: KC00DS59-3001

General information

Enrollment: 22.04.2025 - 03.09.2025; Registration for the implementation has ended.

Timing: 25.08.2025 - 12.10.2025; Implementation is running.

Number of ECTS credits allocated: 2 cr

Local portion: 2 cr

Mode of delivery: Contact learning

Unit: SeAMK Mechanical Engineering

Campus: SeAMK Seinäjoki, Frami

Teaching languages: Finnish

Seats: 1 - 15

Degree programmes: Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

Teachers: Janne Perälä

Scheduling groups: Ryhmä 1 (Size: 15 . Open UAS : 0.); Ryhmä 2 (Size: 15 . Open UAS : 0.)

Groups: KONE24
Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

Small groups: Group 1; Group 2

Course: KC00DS59

Evaluation scale

1-5

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.

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.

Teaching methods

Classroom education
-Lectures
-Excercises

Student workload

-Lectures 16 h
-Independent study 38 h

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Level 1 - 2: Students are familiar with CAM-program and the basic NC-machine operations

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Level 3 - 4: As above. In addition, students will be able to use the CAM-program for programming NC-programs for easy machined workpieces

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Level 5: As above. In addition, students will be able to use independently NC-machine workpieces manufacture and use CAM-software.

Qualifications

No previous studies are required.