State university of new york

Date

DEPARTMENT: Mechanical Engineering Technology

COURSE NAME: Computer Aided Manufacturing

COURSE NUMBER: MECH 3203

SEMESTERS OFFERED: Spring

PREREQUISITE(S): None

COURSE FORMAT: 2 – one hour lectures/week

1 – three hour lab/week

COURSE LEVEL: Lower
Date Approved by Faculty Senate:
COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course is a study of Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) using a variety of software, programming languages and methods to produce Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machining programs. Programming languages will include Machinist/Conversational, Word Address and APT.

CAM software is used to develop detailed CAD drawings, generate machine tool cutter paths and to develop the machining programs via post processing for specific CNC machine tools. Laboratory exercises include programming, machine tool setup and machine operation. Communication between the CAD/CAM computers and the machine tools using RS-232 communication protocol is also studied.
STUDENT OBJECTIVES
At the end of this course the student will be able to do the following:
1. Demonstrate the ability to use basic machining and manufacturing concepts

2. Use appropriate terminology and procedures used in computer aided manufacturing systems

3. 
   Demonstrate a basic understanding of numerical control functions and operations by writing 2D and 3D CNC machining programs
   
4. 
   Create CAD and CAM drawings for CNC machining programs
   

DIVISION OF SUBJECT MATTER

1. 
   CAM Drafting 2 6
   
2. 
   Introduction to Automated Manufacturing 2 -
   
3. 
   Introduction to NC/CNC Programming 2 -
   
4. 
   Machinist Language NC/CNC Programming 4 9
   
5. 
   APT Programming 4 -
   
6. 
   Word Address Programming 6 15
   
7. 
   CAM Computer Software 3 3
   
8. 
   Computer to Computer Program Communication 2 3
   
9. 
   C.I.M. 2 -
   
10. 
    Examinations and Review 3 -
    

11. Milling Machine Setup and Operation - 3

12. Turning Center Setup and Operation - 3

13. Coordinate Measuring Machine Operation - 3

Total Hours 30 45

Use a Word Processor to Write, Edit and Print programs and reports

Use a variety of CAD software to generate 2D and 3D CAD Drawings

Use CAM software to generate machine toolpaths and programs

Use a network and the World Wide Web to research various topics in Computer Aided

None
CALCULUS

None
ORAL/WRITTEN COMMUNICATION

Written reports and classroom participation

Kral, Irvin. Numerical Control Programming in APT. Prentice Hall, Latest Edition.

Lin, Jonathon and Tony Schiue. CNC Programming Using MasterCAM. Scholars International, Latest Edition.

Oberg, Erik, et al. Machinery's Handbook. Industrial Press Inc., Latest Edition.

Seames, Warren. Computer Numerical Control. Delmar, Latest Edition.

Dean of School Department Chair