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MSE 409
Khashayar “Kash” Behdinan
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Learn the fundaments of CAM systems and their importance in
manufacturing of complex parts, and tools used in modern day industrial
applications.
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Understand the inner workings of CAM systems and how they relate
mathematically to the part geometry and tool path generation.
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Learn advance tool path methods used in multi-axis machining used in
machining of complex geometric surfaces and part features.
Course Objectives
Course Plan
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1. Michael E Mortenson, Geometric Modeling, Wiley & Sons
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2. 4/5 Axis Milling Training, Mastercam . Caminstructor.com
TextBook
Computer Aid Manufacturing Systems
MSE 509
Student Projects
Review of basic tool path generation, Surface creation and
tool paths
Multi-axis tool plane control
Types of 4&5 Axis Machines
Different styles of Indexers
Use a supplied Stereo Lithography (STL) file for toolpath
verification
Use the Planes Manager
Chaining Enhancements
Merge Pattern Enhancements
Model Prep Enhancements
Multiaxis Enhancements
Create Tool Planes and Construction Planes
Using Planes, Levels, Tool Planes and Construction Planes
Create Contour and Drill toolpaths
Rotary axis substitution
Rotary axis positioning, tool path plane transformations
Multi-axis roll and unroll X- Form operations
