Course Title: Apply computer aided manufacturing (CAM) processes
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2012
Course Code: MIET7311
Course Title: Apply computer aided manufacturing (CAM) processes
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
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
This unit of competency sets out the knowledge and skills required to assess a CAM software package, create or recall a CAD/CAM drawing, generate a 2D CAM code file, produce the basic CNC code and produce a work piece on a CNC machine tool.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
VBP252 Apply computer aided manufacturing (CAM) processes |
Element: |
Generate basic 2D code files. |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 OH&S requirements for carrying out the work are |
Element: |
Identify task requirements. |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 OH&S and environmental requirements for a given work |
Element: |
Navigate 2D CAM package. |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 OH&S requirements for carrying out the work are |
Element: |
Produce components. |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 OH&S requirements for carrying out and completing the |
Learning Outcomes
Generate basic 2D code files.
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: Safety procedures; Risk assessment and hazard control; PPE, safety devices,
personal responsibilities; Commercial CAM packages used in industry and basic
applications; CAM Terminology, Alternative methods of programming toolpaths.
Teaching week 02: Advantages of CAM package over manual programming; Applicable drafting
standards;Navigating the Edgecam software: Introduction, minimum requirements,
Installing the software, accessing the menus, setting up/ customising, file types -
opening, saving as, etc; Licensing issues, compatibility between versions, known issues.
Teaching week 03: MILLING - Creating 2D profiles - Introduction to creating points and lines; Set
exercises. Create set profiles ( follow guided exercises then create set exercises
independently)
Teaching week 04: Creating 2D profiles - Introduction to creating points and lines. Set exercises
- Create set profiles ( follow guided exercises then create set exercises independently);
More exercises.
Teaching week 05: Creating 2D profiles - Introduction to creating arcs. Set exercises; Create set profiles
using points, arcs and lines( follow guided exercises then create set exercises
independently.)
Teaching week 06: Using Layers, Creating 2D profiles - Set exercises, Create set profiles using points, arcs
and lines independently, More Exercises.
Teaching week 07: Further drawing Exercises.
Teaching week 08: Basic setup in EdgeCam, preferences, colours, layers, create set profiles using skills
gained with previous exercises; More set exercises drawn independently.
Teaching week 09: More basic milling exercises - Drawing.
Using the Manufacturing Mode to create basic turning toolpaths - Facing, roughing,
finishing using selected tools, Simulating the toolpath, generating the NC code.
Teaching week 10: Set exercises:Facing, profile roughing and finishing using preset tools. Generate NC
code, post processor and its use. Editing codes in the generated code file, saving the NC
code file.
Teaching week 11: Complete set exercises, generate NC codes. Finish off exercises, save associated files.
Teaching week 12: Complete set exercises, generate NC codes. Finish off exercises, save associated files.
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 individual written assignments and practical exercises throughput the course 100%
Assessment Tasks
This subject has ongoing assessments for the set work.
Various written assignments, tests, set class work & practical exercises - 100%
Assessment Matrix
Other Information
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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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