Advanced CAM Applications in Technologies (FSI-HC2-A)

Academic year 2025/2026
Supervisor: doc. Ing. Jan Zouhar, Ph.D.  
Supervising institute: ÚST all courses guaranted by this institute
Teaching language: English
Aims of the course unit:

The objective of the course is to familiarise students with CAM system and its use in technology processing for a workpiece created in CAD system for NC machine tools.
Students will learn how to use CAM system to create cutting tools of technological paths of NC machine tools using data files of objects created in CAD system.
Learning outcomes and competences:
 
Prerequisites:

CAD systems, basics of technological processes - machining.
Course contents:

The course deals with problems of technological preparation of production, input assumptions and principles of algorithmization of activities in technology. It focuses on the application of CAD/CAM programs in individual activities of the technologist: selection of semi-finished products, determination of operations, operational dimensions, design of machinery, selection of tools, determination of working conditions, etc. Automatic programming of CNC machines. It also deals with the technical equipment of CAM computer systems for the field of technology and the possibilities of applying expert systems. It also deals with tool management and its automation. The course also works in the mode of drawingless documentation.
Teaching methods and criteria:
 
Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes:

Attendance in the exercises is compulsory and checked. It is allowed a maximum of two absences per semester. The course-unit credit is awarded according to attendance and submission of individual assignments in the exercises. Attendance in lectures is recommended.
The exam tests student's knowledge of the construction modelling used in machining technology. The practical part of the exam reflects student's ability to create a model in CAM systems.
Individual assignments and result checking.
Controlled participation in lessons:
 
Type of course unit:
    Lecture  13 × 2 hrs. optionally                  
    Computer-assisted exercise  13 × 2 hrs. compulsory                  
Course curriculum:
    Lecture

CAM system description
System preparation for basic operations, configuration
Technology of machining at 2D CAM
Technology of machining at 3D CAM


Technology of machining at 5 axis CAM
Postprocesing of CAM technology - documentation
Simulation of designed projects


Tool management systems


Use of AI in program and data preparation processes
    Computer-assisted exercise

Essential description of CAM system, configuration


Object import from CAD systems, analysis for CAM application


CAM technology creation for basic milling processing


CAM technology machining of holes


CAM technology for outer/inner contour machining at 2D


Simulation and editing of projects of 2D systems


CAM technology for machining at 3 axes system


CAM technology for machining at NC lathes


Robotic machining.


Documentation - tool list, setting list


Material and cutting tool libraries at CAM systems
Literature - fundamental:
1. PowerMILL - user manual
2. McMahon Ch., Browne J. CAD CAM Principles, Practice and Manufacturing
Literature - recommended:
1. Bejcek,V. at all:: CIM - pocitacova podpora vyrobniho procesu, VUT Brno, 1992
The study programmes with the given course:
Programme Study form Branch Spec. Final classification   Course-unit credits     Obligation     Level     Year     Semester  
N-ENG-Z visiting student --- no specialisation -- Cr,Ex 4 Recommended course 2 1 S