50-420-744CAD/CAM for Machine Trades Apprentices
Course Information
Description
This course is designed to provide the apprentice with the concepts and applied techniques used in computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM).
Total Credits
1.5
Course Competencies
  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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