Module 1 Lecture Outline

Introduction to Computer Aided Manufacturing:

• Differentiate the difference between CNC and NC
• Solid modeling programing -vs- line by line G-code/M-code programing
• Canned cycles, conversational software, teach/manual modes
• GUI (Graphical user interface)
• Types of fixturing (vacuum plates, vices, jigs, fixtures and soft jaws)
• Machine maintenance
• G-codes, M-codes
• Cartesian coordinate system (right hand rule)
•  CAM software
• 2,3,4,5 axis