MN 236 - Computer Aided Manufacturing (MasterCAM I)

Description
This course offers opportunities to learn the programming and operation of a computer numerical controlled (CNC) machine tool by utilizing the computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software package - Mastercam.

Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 4
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: MN 235 (D- or Higher)
English Prerequisite(s): None
Math Prerequisite(s): None
Course Corequisite(s): None
Academic Program Prerequisite: None
Consent to Enroll in Course: No Department Consent Required
Dual Enrollment Allowed?: Yes
Course Fees: $15.00
Number of Times Course can be taken for credit: 1
Programs Where This Course is a Requirement:
Computer Numeric Control (CNC) Programming Certificate, Tooling and Manufacturing Technology, A.A.A.S.

General Education Requirement:
None
General Education Learner Outcomes (GELO):
NA
Course Learning Outcomes:

Students will demonstrate an understanding of the personal and equipment safety considerations that are necessary for successful CNC machine tool programming and operation (Mill and Lathe).
Utilizing the CAM software package Mastercam, students will create mechanical drawings of machined parts (Mill and Lathe).
Utilizing the CAM software package Mastercam, students will create Toolpaths from previously produced mechanical drawings of machined parts (Mill and Lathe).
Utilizing the CAM software package Mastercam, students will simulate created Toolpaths from previously produced mechanical drawings of machined parts (Mill and Lathe).
Utilizing the CAM software package Mastercam, students will Post-Process created Toolpaths to generate a part program in the Fanuc-style (M&G code) programming language (Mill and Lathe).
Given a CAM created program, students will demonstrate an ability to upload, download, edit, and save part programs at the machine controller (Mill and Lathe).
Given a CAM created program, students will demonstrate an ability to prepare a CNC machine tool to execute the program by selecting/setting proper fixturing, tooling, and work offsets (Mill and Lathe).
Use creativity and alternative thinking to brainstorm new ideas and possible solutions to problems or issues.
Adapt to change by developing new ideas or finding improved ways of doing things.

Course Outline:
I. Introduction to the Course, Machine Shop, and Computer Lab

   A. Safety procedures

     B. Program format

     C. Grading

     D. Classroom/shop expectations

     E. Process planning from part prints

     F. Basic CNC machine types

II. Fundamentals of CNC Machining

     A. Format, sequence, and requirements of a CNC program

     B. Write, simulate, and debugging of a CNC program

     C. Key-in, upload, download, edit, and save CNC programs at the machine controller

III. Machine Tool Operations

     A. Selecting/setting proper tooling and work offsets

     B. Execution of a CNC program using graphical confirmation, rapid overrides, and dry-runs

IV. CAM Software – Mastercam – Machining Center

    A. Part drawing

    B. Toolpath creation

    C. Toolpath simulation

    D. Post processing

    E. Program upload

    F. Program/part runoff

V. CAM Software – Mastercam – Turning Center

    A. Part drawing

    B. Toolpath creation

    C. Toolpath simulation

    D. Post processing

    E. Program upload

    F. Program/part runoff

Approved for Online and Hybrid Delivery?:
No
Instructional Strategies:
Classroom lecture: 20-40%

Lab demonstration: 10-30%

Student lab projects: 30-50%

Self-study materials, reading assignments, and research: 10-20%
Mandatory Course Components:
Programming Portfolio

Faculty should require students to develop a Programming Portfolio to organize, categorize, present, and recall all the instructional content delivered in the classroom and/or experienced in the machine tool lab (classroom handouts, project prints, classroom notes, lab notes, etc.).
Equivalent Courses:
None

Accepted GRCC Advanced Placement (AP) Exam Credit: None
AP Min. Score: NA
Name of Industry Recognize Credentials: None

Course prepares students to seek the following external certification:
No
Course-Specific Placement Test: None
Mandatory Department Assessment Measures:
None

Course Type:
Program Requirement- Offering designed to meet the learning needs of students in a specific GRCC program.
Course Format:
Lecture/Lab - Must meet Lecture & Lab Ratios
Total Lecture/Lab Hours Per Week: 4
People Soft Course ID Number: 101540
Course CIP Code: 48.9999
Maximum Course Enrollment: 18
General Room Request: Computer Lab (ATC 150) and Machine Tool Lab (ATC 142)

High School Articulation Agreements exist?: No
If yes, with which high schools?: NA
Non-Credit GRCC Articulation Agreement With What Area: Yes
Identify the Non Credit Programs this Course is Accepted: GRCC Community Workforce Training

School: School of Business & Industry
Department: Manufacturing
Discipline: MN
Faculty Credential Requirements:
Master’s Degree (GRCC general requirement), Other (list below), Professionally qualified through work experience in field (Perkins Act or Other) (list below)
Faculty Credential Requirement Details:
Standard qualifications for the School of Workforce Development apply with a minimum of 4000 work-hours in a related field. Qualifications can include a Bachelor’s of Science in Manufacturing, Construction, Engineering, Automotive or related field.

Last Revision Date Effective: 2017-04-17 11:09:28
Course Review & Revision Year: 2025-2026