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 Department:    MANF

 Course #:    242

 Credits:    5

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    6.5

 CIP:    15.0613

 EPC:    607

 REV:    2024

 Course Description  

Explores the Computer Aided Drawing (CAD), Computer Aided Machining (CAM), and the Computer Numeric Controlled (CNC) processes. Included are the basics of CNC machine operation, advanced print reading and programming methodologies. Gain hands on experience with conversational programming of CNC equipment.

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisites: MANF 114 with a grade of C- or higher.

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 22

Lab: 66

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0

Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Vocational Preparatory Required for ATA degree  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

1. Generate Geometric and Machine (G&M) codes to accomplish required tool paths and cuts.
2. Perform basic debugging and program editing.
3. Plan a series of tool paths and cuts to render finished parts.
4. Utilize the commands and rules for creating and processing subprograms.
5. Program machining functions using conversational programming.
6. Create CAM toolpaths from 3D CAD models.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2008 and affects outlines for 2008 year 1 and later.

Course Contents

1. G & M codes.
2. Debugging and program editing.
3. Conversational programming.
4. Creating and processing subprograms.
5. Cutting operations performed on the CNC lathe.
6. Computer aided machining toolpaths from CAD data.