I. General Information

1. Course Title:
CAD/CAM II

2. Course Prefix & Number:
MTTS 2140

3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:

Credits: 2

Lecture Hours: 1

Lab Hours: 2

4. Course Description:

Building on skills from MTTS 1140, students will introduce multi-dimensional, multi- offset projects to the CAM studio. Programming will include test simulations of complex designs. Advanced jigs and fixtures will be required to manage safe production. Students will be challenged to maximize efficiency and productivity in their program designs.

5. Placement Tests Required:

Accuplacer (specify test):

No placement tests required

Score:

6. Prerequisite Courses:

9. Co-requisite Courses:

There are no corequisites for this course.

II. Transfer and Articulation

3. Prior Learning - the following prior learning methods are acceptable for this course:

• Advanced Standing
• American Council on Education
• Military Experience
• Demonstration

III. Course Purpose

1. Program-Applicable Courses – This course is required for the following program(s):

CNC Technologies Diploma
CNC Technologies AAS
CNC/Tool Making Technology Diploma

IV. Learning Outcomes

1. College-Wide Outcomes

College-Wide Outcomes/Competencies	Students will be able to:
Demonstrate written communication skills	Write and edit codes to produce parts.
Apply abstract ideas to concrete situations	Apply safety principles to manufacturing processes.

2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of the course:

• Program multi-dimensional projects;
• Program multi-offset projects;
• Set up a test simulation;
• Edit programs on machines;
• Produce components;
• Develop efficient project plans for machine and materials use; and
• Apply safety principles to manufacturing processes.

V. Topical Outline

Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.

1. Lecture Sessions

1. Multi-Dimensional Projects
• 2-dimensional
• 2½-dimensional
• 3-dimensional
2. Multi-Offset Projects
• Describe offsets
• Sub programming
• Rotation
3. Test Simulations
• Create fixture simulations
• Create machine simulations
• Verify clearance and interference

2. Laboratory/Studio Sessions

1. Edit Programs
• Improve cycle time
• Minimizing machine movement
• Improve process
2. Produce Components
• Post programs
• Transfer files
• Verify program
3. Manage Machine Time
• Scheduling
• Time management
• Maximize productivity
4. Safety
• Safety Data Sheets
• Spill containment
• Injury procedures
• Identify safety hazards
• Personal protective equipment