CAM 275 Tool Design

Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 6
Credits: 3

Introduction to principles of tool design. Focuses on gaging, locating, clamping, and fixture design. Incorporates high production techniques and tooling.

Prerequisite: Second-year standing in the CAD/CAM degree program; or consent of instructor.
Student Learning Outcomes:

Design tooling based on size of production runs.
Design gaging on standards of industrial quality control.
Compute tolerance values for a go-no go plug gage.
Select standard tooling components for fixtures from industrial catalogs.
Design and layout a drill jig.
Design and layout a horizontal milling fixture.

Content Outline

Methods of Tool Design
Tooling Drafting and Design
Toolmaking Practices
Gage Design
Locating Principles
Clamping Principles
Fixture Orientation and Working Clearance
Drill Jigs
Milling Fixtures