Course Title: Apply computer aided manufacturing (CAM) lathe programming

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2013

Course Code: MIET7313

Course Title: Apply computer aided manufacturing (CAM) lathe programming

School: 130T Vocational Engineering

Campus: City Campus

Program: C6069 - Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology

Course Contact: Program Manager

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468

Course Contact Email: engineering-tafe@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Teacher: Alan Wazir

Tel. No.; +61 3 9925 4153


Email: alan.wazir@rmit.edu.au

 
 

Nominal Hours: 40

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

None

Course Description

This unit of competency sets out the knowledge and skills required to produce CAM and NC programs for a given CNC lathe. The programs should incorporate the features of both the software package and CNC controller.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

VBP254 Apply computer aided manufacturing (CAM) lathe programming

Element:

Create and modify CAM program to [produce a 2 axes lathe program.

Performance Criteria:

1. Occupational Health and Safety
1.1 Workplace safety procedures
1.2 Risk assessment and hazard control
1.3 PPE and safety devices
1.4 Personal responsibilities

2. Navigating through EdgeCam
2.1 Basic operating principles EdgeCam
2.2 CAM file types and support files
2.3 Customising system variables
2.4 Customising menus and system defaults
2.5 Reasons for customising menus and system defaults
2.6 Creating, copying, imaging, scaling, modifying, rotating and deleting geometric shapes
2.7 Examining geometric shapes in orthogonal and isometric views
2.8 Producing component geometry using the graphical drawing tools
2.9 Viewing constructed geometry shapes in various views
2.10 Analysing, modifying and deleting file elements
2.11 Retrieving and saving files in various formats

3.1 OH&S requirements for carrying out the work are followed.
3.2 2D component geometry is created and/or modified using graphical drawing tools in CAM package.
3.3 2D lathe tool paths are created for a range of common operations for nominated lathe components.
3.4 Tool movements are graphically proved on computer and edited as necessary.
3.5 Lathe tool path programs are converted to a CNC program file using a post processor.
3.6 Set-up sheets/job plans are created as required according to enterprise procedures.

4. Machine setting and operation
4.1 File communications
4.2 Workholding/fixtures
4.3 Offsets
4.4 Dry runs/program proving
4.5 Operating machine
4.6 Safe work practices and procedures

5. Planning
5.1 Identifying and clarifying task requirements
5.2 Identifying specifications and required resources
5.3 Planning required steps to generate code files
5.4 Reviewing and revising outcomes against task objectives and requirements
5.5 Identifying why task objectives/requirements were/were not met
5.6 Identifying corrective action

6. Document interpretation
6.1 Work instructions and procedures
6.2 Interpreting sketches and drawings
6.3 Reference manuals and catalogues

7. Communication
7.1 Questioning and clarifying information
7.2 Following oral and written instructions
7.3 Analysing elements of a task.

Element:

Identify task requirements.

Performance Criteria:

1. Planning
1.1 Identifying and clarifying task requirements
1.2 Identifying specifications and required resources
1.3 Planning required steps to generate code files
1.4 Reviewing and revising outcomes against task objectives and requirements
1.5 Identifying why task objectives/requirements were/were not met
1.6 Identifying corrective action

Element:

Navigate 2D CAM package.

Performance Criteria:

1. Navigating through EdgeCam
1.1 Basic operating principles EdgeCam
1.2 CAM file types and support files
1.3 Customising system variables
1.4 Customising menus and system defaults
1.5 Reasons for customising menus and system defaults
1.6 Creating, copying, imaging, scaling, modifying, rotating and deleting
geometric shapes
1.7 Examining geometric shapes in orthogonal and isometric views
1.8 Producing component geometry using the graphical drawing tools
1.9 Viewing constructed geometry shapes in various views
1.10 Analysing, modifying and deleting file elements
1.11 Retrieving and saving files in various formats

Element:

Produce components.

Performance Criteria:

1. Machine setting and operation
1.1 File communications
1.2 Workholding/fixtures
1.3 Offsets
1.4 Dry runs/program proving
1.5 Operating machine
1.6 Safe work practices and procedures

Learning Outcomes


Create and modify CAM program to [produce a 2 axes lathe program.

Identify task requirements.
Navigate 2D CAM package.

Produce components.


Details of Learning Activities

The learning activities in this class incorporate/comprise of:
Face to face classes where the student is required to take part in the class activities, discussions, tutorials, and lectures;
Homework using the supplied software;
Practical classes (Workshop practice);
Industrial visits;
Online research, and assignments.


Teaching Schedule

Please note: While your teacher will cover all the material in this schedule, the weekly teaching and assessment order is subject to change depending on class needs and availability of resources.

Teaching week 01: OH&S requirements around the NC lathes,risk control measures, hygiene around the machine, coolant maintenance, types of work produced on the 2 axis NC lathe, working with different materials, oils, etc., Interpret customer requirements for the job in hand from drawings, discussions with teacher (client), tour of workshop, different turning tool types and inserts, etc. Draw up a list of materials types and sizes, machines and tools to be used in making the part(s) using technical lists, charts, and catalogues. (Resources and equipment needed for the task.)

Teaching week 02: Interpreting customer requirements:Draw up a list of materials types and sizes, machines and tools to be used in making the part(s) using technical lists, charts, and catalogues. (Resources and equipment needed for the task.) Navigating the CAM package:Menus and system variables, set exercises to create personalised profiles.

Teaching week 03: Create 2D geometric shapes (Set exercises)

Teaching week 04: Create 2D geometric shapes (Set exercises)
 

Teaching week 05: Create 2D geometric shapes (Set exercises)
 

Teaching week 06: Create CAM toolpaths for Exercise 01, simulate, and edit as required.

Teaching week 07:Create CAM toolpaths for Exercise 02, simulate, and edit as required.

Teaching week 08: Create CAM toolpaths for Exercise 03, simulate, and edit as required.

Teaching week 09: Create CAM toolpaths for Exercise 04, simulate, and edit as required.

Teaching week 10: Turn Exercise 02, Edit and save changes on screen, and then back to computer.

Teaching week 11: Turn Exercise 03, Edit and save changes on screen, and then back to computer.

Teaching week 12: Turn Exercise 04, Edit and save changes on screen, and then back to computer.

 


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

Engineering tooling catalogues,
Machinery’s Handbook,
Fitting and Machining Handbook,
Engineer’s Black book,
Zeus pocket book.


Overview of Assessment

Various written assignments/tests and practical exercises/projects 100%


Assessment Tasks

This subject has ongoing assessments for the set work. The exercises and practical work will be marked weekly.

Various written assignments, tests, set class work & practical exercises - 100%
 


Assessment Matrix

Other Information

Study and learning Support:

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maths and science developmental support and advice
English language development

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Disability Liaison Unit:

Students with disability or long-term medical condition should contact Disability Liaison Unit to seek advice and support to complete their studies.

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Late submission:

Students requiring extensions for 7 calendar days or less (from the original due date) must complete and lodge an Application for Extension of Submittable Work (7 Calendar Days or less) form and lodge it with the Senior Educator/ Program Manager. The application must be lodged no later than one working day before the official due date. The student will be notified within no more than 2 working days of the date of lodgement as to whether the extension has been granted.

Students seeking an extension of more than 7 calendar days (from the original due date) must lodge an Application for Special Consideration form under the provisions of the Special Consideration Policy, preferably prior to, but no later than 2 working days after the official due date.

Assignments submitted late without approval of an extension will not be accepted or marked.


Special consideration:

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Plagiarism:

Plagiarism is a form of cheating and it is very serious academic offence that may lead to expulsion from the University.

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Other Information:

All email communications will be sent to your RMIT email address and you must regularly check your RMIT emails.
 

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