The Tickle College of Engineering is now offering computer aided manufacturing (CAM) classes for engineering students going into senior design. These hands-on, one-credit courses will be taught in eight-week sessions. They will take a deeper dive into computer numerically controlled (CNC) programming and milling. Learn more about the classes below:
Hours: 1 to 3 (counts as 1 credit hour)
Capacity: 12
Prerequisites:
- Completion of online certification (contact instructor for details)
- Current enrollment in Senior Capstone Cycle
- Instructor approval
This course is a hands-on lab where students will learn the fundamentals of computer aided manufacturing (CAM) using Fusion software and HAAS CNC milling machines. Classroom instruction will include topics such as design for machining, toolpath selection and generation, cutter tool selection and setup, and safety in machining. Lab sessions will instruct groups of 4 students in the hands-on use of a HAAS CNC mill to produce a set of parts, while learning the basics of safe machine operation, tool setup, and part fixturing. Students will also gain experience using various measuring tools and support equipment such as bandsaws, grinders, and drill presses.
Students who successfully complete CAM 1 will be ready to begin preparing their own component designs for CNC milling, which will be the focus in the follow-on CAM 2 course.
Fall Sessions
- First half session (8/19/2024 to 10/04/2024)
- Lectures: 3—3:50 p.m. Monday (12 student capacity)
- Labs: 5—8 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday (4 students per lab)
- Second half session (10/09/2024 to 12/03/2024)
- Lectures: 12:40—1:30 p.m. Monday (12 student capacity)
- Labs: 5—8 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday (4 students per lab)
Hours: 1 to 3 (counts as 1 credit hour)
Capacity: 12
Prerequisites:
- EF 306 CAM 1
- Current enrollment in Senior Capstone Cycle
- Instructor approval
This course is a project-based lab where students will gain a deeper understanding of computer aided manufacturing. Students will complete two projects that will guide them through the full prototype design cycle, from initial ideation to final hardware manufacturing. Classroom instruction will focus on design for manufacturing and assembly (DFMA) and advanced CAM topics. Lab sessions will focus on increasing familiarity with the HAAS CNC machines, culminating in machining and assembling components of the student’s own design.
Fall Sessions
- Second half session (10/09/2024 to 12/03/2024)
- Lectures: 3—3:50 p.m. Monday (12 student capacity)
- Labs: TBD