The focus is on introducing participants to MasterCAM, a Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) software. Using its interactive graphical interface, students will learn how to create geometry in MasterCAM or transfer it from a CAD package, how to set up tools and related information, design tool paths, and how to use graphical simulation functions for visual verification before generating machine code.

Course Description:

The focus is on introducing participants to MasterCAM, a Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) software.  Using its interactive graphical interface, students will learn how to create geometry in MasterCAM or transfer it from a CAD package, how to set up tools and related information, design tool paths, and how to use graphical simulation functions for visual verification before generating machine code.

Course Prerequisites:

N/A

Course Learning Objectives:

• Students will learn the interface layout and how to customize for personal preference
• Students will learn to create 2D, 3D wireframe, and Solid geometry using MasterCAM's drawing tools
• Students will use previously drawn parts to create tool paths and G-Codes

Course Outline:

1. Introduction to MasterCAM user interface
2. Geometry Creation 
3. Toolpath Creation