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MFG 326 - Computer Aided Machining II


Last Date of Approval: Spring 2021

3 Credits
Total Lecture Hours: 15
Total Lab Hours: 60
Course Description:
A continuation of Computer Aided Machining 1. Includes instruction in writing and editing CNC programs, machine setup and operation, and use of Computer Aided Machining (CAM) equipment and software to program and operate CNC machines.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:

MFG-320 Computer Assisted Machining

Mode(s) of Instruction: online/face-to-face

Credit for Prior Learning: This course offers an opportunity for students to earn Credit for Prior Learning for skills that they have brought with them to Iowa Central. For more information, please ask the instructor and see the Iowa Central Community College catalog.

Course Fees: None

Common Course Assessment(s): All assessments are common amongst all course sections

Student Learning Outcomes and Objectives:

  • Apply knowledge of how to edit tool paths.
    • Describe the process of tool path associativity and its application
  • Create G&M code from various imported files using Mastercam​​​​​​​
    • Create a Mastercam file from a .dwg or .dxf file
    • Create a Mastercam file from a .jpg or .gif file
  • Create G&M code for lathes using Mastercam​​​​​​​
    • Utilize the correct zero point positioning to produce lathe geometry.
    • Utilize job set up sheets and tool definitions.
  • Create 3 dimensional parts using Mastercam​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
    • Create 3 dimensional parts using primitaves
    • Create 3 dimensional parts using extrude and cut



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