Course Description

This course covers the CAD, CAM, CNC workflow of 3-axis machining centers. Students will safely operate, maintain, setup, program, run, & troubleshoot 3-axis machining centers. Students will design, program, & manufacture components using 3-axis machining centers in multiple ways: manually writing G-Code, conversational programming, & with CAM software. Students will measure parts with precision measurement instruments and inspect the physical part to a blueprint of their own design, to include geometric dimensioning & tolerancing (GD&T).

Course Learning Outcomes:

1. Operate 3-axis machining centers with multiple forms of control.

2. Setup 3-axis machining centers, to include: tool & work offsets, workholding devices, fixturing, pallets systems, etc.

3. Use CAD & CAM software to design & simulate components and assemblies to be manufactured on 3-axis machining centers.

4. Understand the capabilities & constraints of various 3-axis machining centers, and how they affect component design, fixturing, tool selection, etc.

5. Troubleshoot hardware and software malfunctions such as program and machine alarms, leveling & alignment issues, etc.