Introduction to CAD, CAM, and Practical CNC Machining
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Approx. 25 hours to complete
Course Summary
Learn the basics of CAD/CAM and CNC machining in this practical course. Gain hands-on experience and discover unorthodox techniques to create precise and efficient designs.Key Learning Points
- Discover lesser known techniques for creating precise designs
- Get hands-on experience with CAD/CAM software
- Learn how to operate and program CNC machines
Job Positions & Salaries of people who have taken this course might have
- USA: $45,000 - $68,000
- India: INR 3,00,000 - INR 6,00,000
- Spain: €22,000 - €35,000
- USA: $45,000 - $68,000
- India: INR 3,00,000 - INR 6,00,000
- Spain: €22,000 - €35,000
- USA: $60,000 - $110,000
- India: INR 4,00,000 - INR 12,00,000
- Spain: €25,000 - €45,000
- USA: $45,000 - $68,000
- India: INR 3,00,000 - INR 6,00,000
- Spain: €22,000 - €35,000
- USA: $60,000 - $110,000
- India: INR 4,00,000 - INR 12,00,000
- Spain: €25,000 - €45,000
- USA: $65,000 - $96,000
- India: INR 4,50,000 - INR 10,00,000
- Spain: €30,000 - €40,000
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Operate and program CNC machines
- Create precise designs using CAD/CAM software
- Apply unorthodox techniques to improve efficiency and accuracy
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Basic understanding of engineering principles
- Access to a computer with CAD/CAM and CNC software
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Online
- Self-paced
- Hands-on
Similar Courses
- Advanced CNC Machining
- Mastering CAD/CAM
Related Education Paths
Related Books
Description
This course introduces you to the foundational knowledge in computer-aided design, manufacture, and the practical use of CNC machines. In this course we begin with the basics in Autodesk® Fusion 360™ CAD by learning how to properly sketch and model 3D parts. Before we program any toolpaths, we’ll explore CNC machining basics to ensure we have the ground level foundational knowledge needed to effectively define toolpaths. Finally, we explore the basics of setting up a CAM program and defining toolpaths to cut simple geometry. This is the same basic process that gets repeated for the design and manufacture of any part and is a critical step in learning and understanding the process.
Knowledge
- Explain the CAD design process as applied to prismatic parts.
- Summarize the workflow of digital manufacturing.
- Demonstrate knowledge and skills in basic Fusion 360 CAM.
- Recall foundational knowledge of practical CNC machining.
Outline
- Autodesk Fusion 360 Foundational Design concepts
- Course overview
- Get the software
- Week 1 overview
- The Fusion 360 User Interface
- What is a workspace
- Fusion 360 on the web
- How to create a sketch
- Editing a sketch
- Sketch parameters
- Toggling the visibility of sketches and their dimensions
- Extruding a sketch into 3D
- Spinning a sketch to make a solid
- Exploring surface creation
- Understanding modification and direct editing tools
- Using draft and shell features
- Creating bodies and components
- Creating a simple detailed drawing
- How to add symbols and notes
- Drawings for Assemblies
- Customizing a drawing
- Practice exercise 1 video instructions
- Practice exercise 1 solution
- Practice exercise 2 video instructions
- Practice exercise 2 solution
- Practice exercise 3 video instructions
- Practice exercise 3 solution
- Fusion 360 Foundational Design Concepts resources
- About the discussion forum
- Online learning communities and social media
- Practice exercise 1 instructions
- Practice exercise 2 instructions
- Practice exercise 3 instructions
- Week 1 challenge exercise
- Pre-course quiz
- Week 1 quiz
- CNC and machining basics
- Week 2 overview
- Common materials
- Using T slots and clamps
- Basics of Vises
- Vise squareness
- CNC Machine Safety
- How typical CNC mills move
- How typical CNC lathes move
- Types of milling tools
- Types of lathe tools
- Practice exercise 1 video instructions
- Practice exercise 1 solution
- Practice exercise 2 video instructions
- Practice exercise 2 solution
- Practice exercise 3 video instructions
- Practice exercise 3 solution
- CNC and Machining Basics resources
- Practice exercise 1 instructions
- Practice exercise 2 instructions
- Practice exercise 3 instructions
- Week 2 challenge exercise
- Week 2 quiz
- Setting up CAM programs
- Week 3 overview
- Setting up stock
- Locating and orienting a coordinate system
- General setup parameters
- Creating a custom tool
- Utilizing a tool library
- Create a machine configuration
- Practice exercise 1 video instructions
- Practice exercise 1 solution
- Practice exercise 2 video instructions
- Practice exercise 2 solution
- Practice exercise 3 video instructions
- Practice exercise 3 solution
- Setting up CAM programs resources
- Practice exercise 1 instructions
- Practice exercise 2 instructions
- Practice exercise 3 instructions
- Week 3 challenge exercise
- Week 3 quiz
- Creating our first CNC program
- Week 4 overview
- Creating a CAM setup for waterjet
- Filtering the sample tool library
- Selecting edges and faces for an operation
- Simulating a toolpath
- Reviewing a CAM setup for a CNC mill
- Creating a facing toolpath
- Creating an external contour
- Modifying a Machine configuration
- Identifying types of pockets
- Roughing a closed pocket
- Roughing an open pocket
- Rest machining pockets
- Spot drilling holes
- Creating a peck drilling toolpath
- Posting G code for a basic CNC program
- Practice exercise 1 video instructions
- Practice exercise 1 solution
- Practice exercise 2 video instructions
- Practice exercise 2 solution
- Practice exercise 3 video instructions
- Practice exercise 3 solution
- Creating our first CNC program resources
- Practice exercise 1 instructions
- Practice exercise 2 instructions
- Practice exercise 3 instructions
- Week 4 challenge exercise
- Week 4 quiz
- Course assessment
Summary of User Reviews
This course on Introduction to CAD/CAM and Practical CNC Machining has received positive reviews from its users. Many users have appreciated the practical approach of the course to teach them the basics of CAD/CAM and CNC Machining.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
The practical approach of the coursePros from User Reviews
- The course provides practical knowledge and hands-on experience
- The instructor explains the concepts clearly and in an easy-to-understand manner
- The course content is well-structured and organized
- The assignments and quizzes help in reinforcing the learning
Cons from User Reviews
- Some users have found the course to be too basic
- The course may not be suitable for advanced learners
- There is not enough focus on advanced topics
- The course may not be challenging enough for experienced professionals
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