Computer Aided ManufacturingLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

The student
• can make 2.5-, 3- and 5-axis toolpaths for a machining centre using 3D volume and surface models
• is able to simulate and post-process the paths into an ISO-coded NC program and will be able to run the program on a machine tool
• is able to select the appropriate tooling and machining values for the program to achieve the required dimensional accuracy and surface roughness, taking into account machining costs and machining time.

Content

• 3D model creation and transfer to the CAM program
• 2.5-axis toolpaths
• 3-axis toolpaths for surfaces
• 3 +2 axis toolpaths
• 5-axis toolpaths

Qualifications

Manufacturing Engineering
3D Modelling and CAE

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student is able to create 2.5 and 3-axis toolpaths with a 3D volume model, simulate, post-process and run them on a machining centre.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student is able to create 2.5 and 3-axis toolpaths with a 3D volume model, simulate, post-process and run them on a machining centre.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student is able to create 2.5 and 3-axis toolpaths with a 3D volume model, simulate, post-process and run them on a machining centre.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student is able to create 2.5 and 3-axis toolpaths with a 3D volume model, simulate, post-process and run them on a machining centre.