Computer Integrated Manufacturing - PLTW
[Honors]
Daily Agendas:
Radostits
Schwenk
About CIM
Manufactured items are part of everyday life, yet most students have not been introduced to the high-tech, innovative nature of modern manufacturing. This course illuminates the opportunities related to understanding manufacturing. The use of 3D design software, 3D printers, laser engravers, CNC machines, and robotic systems let students design physical prototypes of their solutions At the same time, it teaches students about manufacturing processes, product design, robotics, and automation. Students may receive college credit and/or advanced standing for successful completion of this course and a cumulative exam.
What will you learn?
3D Modeling and Toolpathing
Creating tool path geometry from our 3D models
Calculating production time
Exporting them to CNC machines
CNC machines
How to manually write programs that can run these CNC routers
How to setup a project to run
How to operate these machines
Fabrication Tools
Learn to use a variety of tools to create your designs
Table Saw
Band Saw
Rotary Tools
Sanders
Hand tools
Laser Cutting
Using the laser cutter enhance our projects?
What are it use cases?
How to cut different materials
Engraving
Robotics
Using vex and robotC to write programs useful in a manufacturing scenario.
Autonomous vehicles
Sorters
Assembly Lines
Integration with other equipment
Teacher Information
