50-420-725Basic CAD/CAM for Machine Trades Apprentices
Course Information
Description
This course is designed to provide the apprentice with the concepts and techniques used in computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) as part of their related instruction.
Total Credits
1
Course Competencies
  1. Illustrate the applications of CAD/CAM system
    Assessment Strategies
    CAD/CAM Worksheet
    Criteria
    apprentice creates a drawing with written explanations for application of CAD/CAM system
    apprentice uses references and resources efficiently
    drawing shows CAD/CAM components
    drawing includes labels to 100% accuracy
    written explanation describes hardware components necessary for a CAD/CAM system
    written explanation describes software components necessary for a CAD/CAM system
    written explanation describes differences in operation between CAD software and CAM software
    answers are neat and readable
    answers are clear and concise
    apprentice completes related worksheet questions and submits work for review and feedback by the instructor

  2. Create a CAD drawing
    Assessment Strategies
    CAD/CAM Worksheet with computer generated drawing & file
    Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    apprentice creates a CAD drawing for a specific application selected by the instructor
    apprentice uses CAD software and computer hardware to create drawings and files
    the CAD drawing is two dimensional
    the CAD drawing is to scale
    the CAD drawing is dimensioned correctly
    apprentice save CAD file(s) to the correct specified directory
    apprentice correctly exits the software
    apprentice submits a new CAD file to the instructor for review and feedback

  3. Edit a CAD drawing file
    Assessment Strategies
    CAD/CAM Worksheet
    CAD Drawing & File
    Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    apprentice edits a CAD drawing selected by the instructor using computer software
    apprentice is able to access CAD software
    apprentice locates the correct file to edit
    apprentice can edit any necessary part of the drawing
    apprentice is able to print/plot the drawing
    apprentice submits an edited and revised CAD file to the instructor for review and feedback

  4. Transfer a CAD drawing file into CAM software
    Assessment Strategies
    CAD/CAM Worksheet
    Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    apprentice links CAD to CAM using computer software
    apprentice accesses the correct CAD file
    apprentice verifies that the CAD drawing is an appropriate origin for manufacture on a CNC machine
    apprentice converts CAD file to .DXF or .IGES files according to specific procedures
    apprentice submits a linked CAD/CAM file to the instructor for review and feedback

  5. Use CAM software for a machining application
    Assessment Strategies
    CAD/CAM Worksheet
    Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    apprentice uses CAM software to translate to a CNC
    apprentice uses a given CAD/CAM system for an application or project selected by the instructor
    apprentice accesses CAM software and opens translated CAM geometry
    apprentice defines tool and machining parameters for the software being used
    apprentice prints the CAM file
    the CAM file represents the proper machining procedures
    apprentice submits a CAD drawing and CAM file to the instructor for review and feedback

  6. Create geometry using CAM software
    Assessment Strategies
    CAD/CAM Worksheet
    Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    apprentice creates CAM geometry using CAD/CAM computer systems
    apprentice edits CAM geometry using computer software and systems
    apprentice accesses CAM software and opens translated CAM geometry
    apprentice saves a new or edited CAM file
    apprentice defines tool and machining parameters for the software being used
    apprentice prints the CAM file
    the CAM file represents the proper machining procedures
    apprentice submits CAM file to the instructor for review and feedback

  7. Post process tool paths for a specific machine tool
    Assessment Strategies
    CAD/CAM Worksheet
    Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    apprentice uses a CAD/CAM system for a project/application selected by the instructor
    apprentice's CAM file post processing is complete
    post processed CAM data CNC file matches the piece part parameters
    the CNC output file is 100% accurate
    the printed test file contains piece part parameters required by the selected machine tool
    apprentice post processes CAM data to the specified controller
    apprentice completes related worksheet questions and submits work for review and feedback by the instructor
    apprentice submits final CAD/CAM files to the instructor for review and feedback