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Computer Support of Machining Process

Type of study Doctoral
Language of instruction Czech
Code 346-9004/01
Abbreviation PPPO
Course title Computer Support of Machining Process
Credits 10
Coordinating department Department of Machining, Assembly and Engineering Metrology
Course coordinator prof. Ing. Marek Sadílek, Ph.D.

Subject syllabus

1. Application of computer support in machining and its structure, Developmental stages of CAD/CAM systems, the structure of production components, programming methods (manual programming of NC machines and automatic programming via CAM), clamping elements, modification of process parameters.
2. Computer support for cutting tools and their holdings. Computer support for the management of workpiece fixtures.
3. Multiaxis turning - with driven tools, 4axis turning.
4. 5-axis milling, strategy options. High-speed machining and high feed milling. Residual machining and finishing. Circular milling and pocket milling.
5. Application of computer support to unconventional methods in machining (WEDM -Wire cutting, EDM, laser cutting, WJM, USM).
6. Advanced simulation and verification, design and edition of post-processors, graphics configuration of CNC machines. The post-processor with a defined model of CNC centres, Templates Creation of the shop floor documentation.
7. Theoretical analysis of the accuracy related areas at the absolute and incremental programming with applications of linear algebra, using the default setting tools laser and impact analysis tools to establish the accuracy of precision machined surfaces, methods adaptive control and tool path correction, including effects on geometric and dimensional characteristics, analysis of alignment options and clamping base with regard to the requirements accuracy in absolute and incremental programming, algorithms, production processes including the implementation of the management, optimization of manufactured parts for the piece production (CNC machines), small batch and mass production with selected criteria optimization.

E-learning

Study materials are shared on lms.vsb.cz.

Literature

APRO, K. Secrets of 5-Axis Machining, Industrial Press, Inc. 989 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10018, First Printing, August, 2008, pp. 172. ISBN 978-0-8311-3375-7.
SANDVIK Coromant, Technical Editorial Deartment. Modern Metal Cutting – A Practical Handbook. Tofrers Tryckery AB, Sweden, 1994, 927 p. ISBN 91-972290-0.
Electronic support: Student version of Mastercam, WorkNC, EdgeCAM and SolidCAM software, User guides.
Electronic support on server kat346, \\srvg129a\student\CAM+PPO : Student version of software, User guides, exapmles and others.

Doporučená literatura

http://www.mastercam.com - web pages, supplier of CAM system MasteCAM.
http://www.worknc.com - web pages, supplier of CAM system WorkNC.
http://www.edgecam.com – web pages, supplier of CAM system EdgeCAM.
http://www.solidcam.com - web pages, supplier of CAM system SolidCAM.
Handbooks of cutting tools - WIDIA, SANDVIK, ISCAR, PRAMET TOOLS.