CAM 225 Advanced Manual Integration

Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 6
Credits: 4

Introduces advanced production and assembly methods in manufacturing of parts. Includes advanced instruction on lathes and milling machines. Covers setup, operation, tool selection and application, proper feed, speeds, and depth of cuts in the production of parts. Uses computers and manufacturing equipment to plan and carry out assigned projects. Incudes advanced lathe theory and operations, lathe and mill settings, advanced tooling, safety, and work-holding applications.

Prerequisite: CAM 210 and CAM 220, each with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor.
Student Learning Outcomes:

Collect data to use in a process plan required to manufacture a part.
Produce and apply a process plan.
Evaluate manufacturing process plans as they relate to safety, production, quality, and customer satisfaction.
Select, set up, and apply advanced lathe and milling operations to work-holding devices, cutting fluid, feed, speeds, and depth of cut.
Identify, select, and apply standard cutting tools to mills and lathes.
Practice standard industrial work ethics and habits in the machining setting.
Use all controls on the engine lathe and milling machine for advanced operations.
Apply standard industry safety procedures with each piece of shop equipment.

Content Outline

Milling Machine
Lathe
Controls for Advanced Operation
Industrial Lathe and Mill Tools/Holders
- Identification and use
Work Support
- Steady rests
- Follower rests
Work Holding
- Soft jaws
- Fixturing
Speeds/Feeds/Depth of Cut
- Formulas
- Calculations
Measuring
- Identification and use
- Formulas
- Calculations
- Measurement
Project Planning
Industry-Accepted Work Ethics and Habits