Computer Aided Manufacturing of Materials (CAM CNC Machining)

Program Overview

The Computer Aided Manufacturing of Materials program teaches participants about modern CAM systems, the role of process planning in manufacturing, and various CNC machining techniques, including 2.5D Milling, 3D roughing, and 5-axis milling turning. Delivered part-time over 25 weeks, this program aims to prepare learners for careers in manufacturing and is cofounded by the Government of Ireland, the European Union, and network companies.

Program Outline

• Gain knowledge of the role of process planning in manufacturing and the types of process planning available.
• Learn about CNC machining using CAM technologies in areas such as 2.5D Milling, 3D roughing, 3D surface machining, 5-axis milling turning, and mill/turn.

Outline:

Content:

• Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) programming of CNC machines: Students will use industrial standard CAM software to program components for manufacture using CNC milling machines and turning centres.
• CNC tooling technology and quality standards: Students will develop a deeper understanding of current CNC tooling technology and quality standards.
• Tooling usage, speeds, feeds, operation sequencing, and machining strategies: Students will analyze tooling usage, speeds, feeds, operation sequencing, and machining strategies for greater machining efficiency.
• Machine preparation, work holding, and tooling selection and mounting: Students will learn about the preparation of the machine, selection and the preparing of the required methods of work holding, Selection and the correct mounting of tooling.
• Process planning for components: Students will create process plans for components.
• Program verification and data transfer: Students will document the verification of programs before post processing and transferring the data to the machine controller to manufacture a small number of the components.

Structure:

• The program is delivered part-time, with one evening per week for 25 weeks.
• Each evening session is 3 hours long, from 7pm to 10pm.

Course Schedule:

• The program runs on Tuesdays.

Modules:

• Module 1: The use of automation in modern machining systems.
• Module 3: Process planning for manufacture.
• Module 5: How to produce parts using CAD CAM software and CNC milling and turning machine.

Other:

• This Next Level Skillnet programme is cofounded by the Government of Ireland, the European Union, and network companies.
• The proposed delivery schedule is subject to change.
• The program has been approved for Next Level Skillnet ESF+ funding.
Eligible applicants can avail of up to 50% funding. To be eligible, a company must be paying the fees for their employee, and they should be a private company based in Ireland. Next Level Skillnet can also fund Sole Traders. Subject to terms and conditions.

€1000 fees, payable to TUS.