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CNC Machining:
All the mills in the Student Machine Shop are CNC equipped. CNC stands for computer numerical control and means that you can use a computer to write a complex program that the machine will follow. You can do this to a certain degree on the machines themselves, but for more advanced and user friendly designing a CAM program is recommended. A straight shot from the entrance to the shop, lies the room B1086A (A.K.A. Computer CAD/CAM Lab). In this room, two free engineering-related use computers with connected printers are available. Upon each is installed a computer aided manufacturing program: FeatureCAM. All that is needed to access this program is a CAE account and password. (The program is installed locally, not on the CAE network. You just need the account to log in.) If you are not familiar with FeatureCAM some COE shop staff can help you or you may refer to the instructions created (see below).
FeaureCAM Information:
FeatureCAM is a CAM software that can be used as a CAD software as well, but is not recommended for complex parts. Instead use AutoCAD, Solidworks, or ProEngineer to create the geometry and import into Feature CAM. (The first two are easier to import) If you are unable to meet with a instructor on FeatureCAM, you may use the following instruction Word documents, but be warned that if your design is significantly complex or if anything about the way you designed your part is out of the ordinary, these instructions may fail. Therefore, meeting with someone who knows the program and can help you grasp the program is HIGHLY recommended.
FeaureCAM Instructional PDFs:
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