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Illustrate the applications of CAD/CAM system
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
Criteria
create a drawing with written explanations for application of CAD/CAM system
use references and resources efficiently
draw CAD/CAM components
draw accurate representations
write explanation to describe hardware components necessary for a CAD/CAM system
write explanation to describe software components necessary for a CAD/CAM system
describe differences in operation between CAD software and CAM software
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Create a CAD drawing
Assessment Strategies
CAD/CAM Worksheet with computer generated drawing & file
Skill Demonstration
Criteria
create a CAD drawing for a specific application selected by the instructor
use CAD software and computer hardware to create drawings and files
create two-dimensional CAD drawing
create CAD drawing to scale
create CAD drawing to specific dimensions
save CAD file(s) to specified directory
exits the software correctly
submit 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
edit a CAD drawing using computer software
access CAD software
locate correct file to edit
edit necessary part of the drawing
print/plot the drawing
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Transfer a CAD drawing file into CAM software
Assessment Strategies
CAD/CAM Worksheet
Skill Demonstration
Criteria
link CAD to CAM using computer software
access the correct CAD file
verify the CAD drawing is an appropriate origin for manufacture on a CNC machine
convert CAD file to .DXF or .IGES files according to specific procedures
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Use CAM software for a machining application
Assessment Strategies
CAD/CAM Worksheet
Skill Demonstration
Criteria
use CAM software to translate to a CNC
use a given CAD/CAM system for an application or project selected by the instructor
access CAM software and opens translated CAM geometry
define tool and machining parameters for the software being used
print CAM file
ensure CAM file represents the proper machining procedures
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Create geometry using CAM software
Assessment Strategies
CAD/CAM Worksheet
Skill Demonstration
Criteria
create CAM geometry using CAD/CAM computer systems
edit CAM geometry using computer software and systems
access CAM software and opens translated CAM geometry
save a new or edited CAM file
define tool and machining parameters for the software being used
print CAM file
verify CAM file represents the proper machining procedures
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Post process tool paths for a specific machine tool
Assessment Strategies
CAD/CAM Worksheet
Skill Demonstration
Criteria
use a CAD/CAM system for a project/application selected by the instructor
post completed CAM file post processing
post processed CAM data CNC file matches the piece part parameters
verify printed test file contains piece part parameters required by the selected machine tool
post CAM data to the specified controller