MTEC.2030 Introduction to Automated Control Programming
Id: 040716
Credits: 1-3
Description
This course is designed to introduce machine tool programming languages and their use in modern manufacturing. Emphasis will be placed upon students developing a formal understanding of the programming variables and constraints of Computer-Numerically Controlled manufacturing systems. Students will learn both introductory and advanced programming methods. Students will learn manual programming techniques developed from engineering drawings. Students will also learn manual programming techniques developed from engineering drawings. Students will also learn to use computer-based CAM software systems as well as computer based programming verification software. Mastercam, Esprit CAM, Autodesk CAM will be introduced in the course as exemplars of CAM software platforms. Vericut will be introduced as an exemplar of verification software.
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Course prerequisites/corequisites are determined by the faculty and approved by the curriculum committees. Students are required to fulfill these requirements prior to enrollment. For courses offered through online or GPS delivery, students are responsible for confirming with the instructor or department that all enrollment requirements have been satisfied before registering.