OAKTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE
GENERIC COURSE SYLLABUS

Instructor:
Semester:
Division Office II
Time:
Email:
Room:
Office Hours:

I. Course Course Course      
  Prefix Number Name Credit: Lecture: Lab:
  MFG 165 MASTERCAM Computer
Aided Manufacturing
4
2
4

II. PREQUISITE:
  MFG 144 and CAD 116 or consent of instructor.

III. COURSE DESCRIPTION (catalog):
  This CAD/CAM course uses MASTERCAM software to create part geometry and assign toolpath to the geometry. By translating using a post-processor, CNC programs can be automatically generated and communicated to the machine tools in Oakton's Manufacturing Lab. Both 2-D and 3-D toolpaths are used to make parts using machines with various controllers. Graphic simulation is used to prove-out results.

IV. LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
 

Upon completion of the course the student will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate and understand of the principles of computer assisted NC programming.
  2. Write, enter, and debug programs.
  3. Post-process source programs into usable CNC code.
  4. Identify Tooling and Fixturing problems in NC/CNC machining.
  5. Design or select tooling to solve manufacturing problems.

V. ACADEMIC INTEGRITY:
 

Students and employees at Oakton Community College are required to demonstrate academic integrity and follow Oakton’s Code of Academic Conduct. This code prohibits:

  • cheating,
  • plagiarism (turning in work not written by you, or lacking proper citation),
  • falsification and fabrication (lying or distorting the truth),
  • helping others to cheat,
  • unauthorized changes on official documents,
  • pretending to be someone else or having someone else pretend to be you,
  • making or accepting bribes, special favors, or threats, and
  • any other behavior that violates academic integrity.

There are serious consequences to violations of the academic integrity policy. Oakton’s policies and procedures provide students  a fair hearing if a complaint is made against you.  If you are found to have violated the policy, the minimum penalty is failure on the assignment and, a disciplinary record will be established and kept on file in the office of the Vice President for Student Affairs for a period of 3 years.

Details of the Code of Academic Conduct can be found in the Student Handbook.

VI. OUTLINE OF TOPICS:
 
  1. Fundamentals of Computer Assisted Programming
  2. The CAD/CAM Program for 2D and 3D applications
    1. Creating geometry
    2. Assigning toolpath
  3. Post Processing for different controllers
  4. Machine Communications
  5. Tooling
    1. Types
    2. Design
    3. Lubrication Considerations
  6. Solving Manufacturing Problems

VII. METHODS OF INSTRUCTION:

 

Lectures, Demonstrations, and Laboratory Work.

VIII. COURSE PRACTICES REQUIRED:
 
  1. Attendance mandatory.
  2. Completion of all assignments.

IX. INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS:
 

Software Manuals
Manuals for CNC Equipment


X. METHODS OF EVALUATING STUDENT PROGRESS:
  Examinations, quizzes, and projects

XI. OTHER COURSE INFORMATION:
  If you have a documented learning, psychological, or physical disability you may be entitled to reasonable academic accommodations or services. To request accommodations or services, contact the ASSIST office in the Learning Center.All students are expected to fulfill essential course requirements.The College will not waive any essential skill or requirement of a course or degree program.