Theory of a Computer-Aided Manufacturing setup

Type of course:

Digital learning, Lesson

Language:

Duration:

30 minutes

Workload:

2 hours

Proficiency:

Beginner

Target:

Professionals, Students, Workers

This nugget is the first in a series on the theory of creating a CAM setup. Specifically the first part concentrates upon converting generic 3D exchange files called STEP into PRT type files which are the proprietary format of the CAM being used. The objective is to understand the ideal process flow which this operation intails, the user will be able to follow a guided video with comments illustrating the ideal workflow of such an operation.

Learning outcomes

The user will learn why tool definition is important
The user will learn why and what criteria should be employed during this process
The user will learn what is the best theoretical workflow for this process