MET 355 - CAD/CAM Manufacturing

Description:
Introduction to the mechanical design and manufacturing process. Machining of metallic and non-metallic materials on automated equipment; programming and operation of Computer Numeric Controlled (CNC) equipment. Integrates Computer-aided Design (CAD) and Computer-aided Manufacturing (CAM).

Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: ETSC 265 and MET 255.

Credits: (4)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Design a part to be produced applying Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerencing (GD&T) and solid modeling principles using Computer Aided Manufacturing (both additive and subtractive processes) to produce a part.
Create, modify, and translate Computer Numeric Control (CNC) program code using Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) and manual means.
Simulate, optimize, and fabricate folded metal parts.
Describe Lean concepts that can be applied to manufacturing processes.
Create programs using Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) and Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) software to create a part.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
3/5/20

Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
Fall Locations: Ellensburg