Application of CAM in Machining Technology (FSI-HC2-K)

Academic year 2022/2023
Supervisor: Ing. Jan Zouhar, Ph.D.  
Supervising institute: ÚST all courses guaranted by this institute
Teaching language: Czech
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.
Learning outcomes and competences:
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.
Prerequisites:
CAD systems, basics of technological processes - machining.
Course contents:
The course deals with technological problems of production preparation, entry prerequisites and with the rules of algorithmization of work in technology. It focuses on the application of computer technology to individual activities of a technologist: selection of a semiproduct, setting working conditions, dimensions in process operation, automatic programming of NC machine tools. Also discussed are the problems of the equipment of CAD computer systems for the area of technology.
Teaching methods and criteria:
The course is taught through lectures explaining the basic principles and theory of the discipline. Exercises are focused on practical topics presented in lectures.
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 computer technology and its application to the construction modelling used in machining technology. The practical part of the exam reflects student's ability to create a model in CAM systems.
Controlled participation in lessons:
Individual assignments and result checking.
Type of course unit:
    Guided consultation in combined form of studies  1 × 17 hrs. compulsory                  
    Guided consultation  1 × 35 hrs. optionally                  
Course curriculum:
    Guided consultation in combined form of studies

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
    Guided consultation

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
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-STG-K combined study STM Manufacturing Technology and Management in Industry -- Cr,Ex 4 Compulsory 2 2 S
N-STG-K combined study MTS Modern Technologies of Lighting Systems -- Cr,Ex 4 Compulsory 2 1 S
N-STG-K combined study STG Manufacturing Technology -- GCr 4 Compulsory-optional 2 2 S