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	Course:	MAC 246
	Title:	CADCAM 3D Lab
	Long Title:	CADCAM 3D Lab
	Course Description:	Requires students to produce a variety of three dimensional lab exercises on robotic machinery in a self-paced format in conjunction with MAG 225. Coursework will focus primarily on advanced geometry to include developing an understanding of CNC codes related to work offsets, cutter compensations, and tool management within CADCAM programs on the milling machine.
	Min Credit:	3
	Max Credit:

Origin Notes:

CCD

 STANDARD COMPETENCIES:

 I.      Create 3D geometry.

 II.     Produce 2D toolpaths using all 3D toolpath options.

 III.    Post process toolpaths to produce 3D G-code programs.

 IV.     Edit 3D G-code programs.

 V.      Perform set-ups on CNC milling machine.

 VI.     Produce 3D parts using Mastercam generated programs.

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 I.      File Management

         A.      Saving Files

         B.      Retrieving Files

         C.      Converters

         D.      Hard Copies

 II.     Toolpaths 3D Rough

         A.      Parallel

         B.      Radial

         C.      Flowline

         D.      Contour

         E.      Pocket

         F.      Plunge

 III.    Toolpaths 3D Finish

         A.      Parallel

         B.      Parallel Steep

         C.      Radial

         D.      Project

         E.      Flowline

         F.      Contour

 IV.     Job Set-Up

         A.      Features and Functions of the Job Set-up Screen

 V.      3D Toolpath Parameters Rough

         A.      Tool Parameters

         B.      Contouring Parameters

         C.      Parallel Parameters

         D.      Project Parameters

         E.      Radial Parameters

         F.      Pocket Parameters

         G.      Flowline Parameters

 VI.     3D Toolpath Parameters Finish

         A.      Tool Parameters

         B.      Contouring Parameters

         C.      Parallel Parameters

         D.      Project Parameters

         E.      Radial Parameters

         F.      Pocket Parameters

 VII.    Flowline Parameters

 VIII.   Operations Manager

         A.      Function of the Operations Manager Screen

         B.      Backplotting

         C.      Verifying

 IX.     Post Processing 3D Toolpaths

         A.      Purpose of Post Processing

         B.      Executing 3D Post Processing

         C.      Editing 3D Programs

 X       CNC Milling Machine Set-Ups

         A.      Loading a Program

         B.      Setting of Offsets

         C.      Locating Program Zero

         D.      Work Holding Techniques

 XI.     CNC Milling Machine Operations

         A.      Controller Management

         B.      Machine Management

Course Offered At:

	Community College of Denver	CCD
	Front Range Community College	FRCC
	Pueblo Community College	PCC
	Pikes Peak State College	PPCC
	Red Rocks Community College	RRCC

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