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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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