Course: CAM

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Course title CAM
Course code TUVI/TK9CA
Organizational form of instruction Lesson
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 5
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Bílek Ondřej, doc. Ing. Ph.D.
Course content
1. Introduction and concepts from the field of CA technologies, numerically controlled machines (NC, CNC, OC) 2. History of numerically controlled machines, division of CNC machines 3. Control circuits of numerically controlled machines, position measurement 4. Coordinate systems of CNC machines, kinematics of multi-axis machines 5. Motion control systems and interpolation 6. Computer-aided programming (CAM) 7. Shop Floor Programming (SOP) 8. Manual Programming (ISO) 9. Programming of 3-axis milling machine with FANUC control system 10. Programming a 2-axis lathe with FANUC control system 11. Characteristics of cutting strategies (HSC, HPM, HFM, HSPM) 12. Development of numerically controlled machines and machining technology 13. Automated manufacturing and CNC code optimization (external specialist) 14. Excursion to a production plant (CNC machines and application possibilities)

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecturing, Demonstration, Exercises on PC, Practice exercises, Individual work of students, Educational trip
  • Preparation for examination - 150 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
Knowledge of computer aided construction, engineering technology and production and inspection of tools.
Knowledge of computer aided construction, engineering technology and production and inspection of tools.
Prerequisite for completing the course is advanced knowledge of modeling and machining technology.
Prerequisite for completing the course is advanced knowledge of modeling and machining technology.
learning outcomes
Understand the principles of operation of numerically controlled machines
Understand the principles of operation of numerically controlled machines
Define methods of interpolation and motion control systems
Define methods of interpolation and motion control systems
Understand the kinematics of multi-axis machine tools
Understand the kinematics of multi-axis machine tools
Determine the reference points and orientation of a coordinate system
Determine the reference points and orientation of a coordinate system
Create a program for machines with a FANUC control system
Create a program for machines with a FANUC control system
Skills
Program bi-axial and multi-axis machine tools using NX software
Program bi-axial and multi-axis machine tools using NX software
Define input parameters of the machining process
Define input parameters of the machining process
Find optimal cutting tools and cutting conditions for machining parts
Find optimal cutting tools and cutting conditions for machining parts
Verify the program and perform postprocessing to the output code
Verify the program and perform postprocessing to the output code
Work in a team and collaborate on a project from specification and production preparation to programming, simulation, and inspection
Work in a team and collaborate on a project from specification and production preparation to programming, simulation, and inspection
teaching methods
Knowledge
Lecturing
Lecturing
Demonstration
Demonstration
Educational trip
Educational trip
Skills
Exercises on PC
Exercises on PC
Individual work of students
Individual work of students
Practice exercises
Practice exercises
assessment methods
Knowledge
Grade (Using a grade system)
Written examination
Written examination
Analysis of works made by the student (Technical products)
Analysis of works made by the student (Technical products)
Grade (Using a grade system)
Recommended literature
  • NX: Siemens Documentation.
  • GROOVER, M.P. Automation, Production Systems, and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing. 3rd (New International) Ed.. Harlow: Pearson, 2014. ISBN 978-1-29202-592-6.
  • Marek Jiří. Konstrukce CNC obráběcích strojů. Praha, 2014. ISBN 978-80-260-6780-1.
  • Rao, P.N. CAD/CAM: principles and applications. New Delhi, 2010. ISBN 978-0-07-068193-4.
  • Štulpa, Miloslav. CNC obráběcí stroje a jejich programování. 1. vyd. Praha : BEN - technická literatura, 2006. ISBN 80-7300-207-8.
  • VRABEC, M. Metodika programování obráběcích strojů s číslicovým řízením.. Ústí nad Labem: UJEP, 2012. ISBN 978- 80-7414-499.


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