Advanced CAM and 3D Printing
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The official GTU curriculum for Advanced CAM and 3D Printing (subject code DI05065011) as prescribed for ME( · Semester 5 divides the course into 6 units, covering 33 listed topics. The unit-wise breakdown below is read from the GTU syllabus document for this subject code, so you can check what the course actually covers before deciding which papers to attempt.
Download the official syllabus PDF (DI05065011)Unit 1 Fundamentals of CAM
- 1.1 CAM - concept and definition 1.2 NC (Numerical Control)
- CNC (Computerized Numerical Control) and DNC (Direct Numerical Control) Concept Features Differences 1.3 Advantages and limitations of CNC 1.4 Selection criteria for CNC machines
Unit 2 Constructional Features of CNC Machines 2.1 CNC machines
- Types Classification Working Constructional features 2.2 Spindle drives and axes drives on CNC machines 2.3 Machine structure Requirements Reasons 2.4 Elements of CNC machines - Types
- working and importance of: i
- Slide ways ii
- Re-circulating ball screw iii
- Feedback devices (transducers
- encoders) iv
- Automatic tool changer (ATC) v
- Automatic pallet changer (APC) 2.5 CNC axes and motion nomenclature (2 axis
- 5 axis etc.) 2.6 CNC tooling: i
- Tool presetting - concept and importance ii
- Qualified tools - definition
- need and advantages iii
- Tool holders - types and applications 2.7 CNC turning & Machining centres: i
- Types ii
- Features iii
- Axes nomenclature iv
- Work holding devices - types
- working and applications Program Name: Diploma Engineering Level: Diploma Branch: Mechatronics Engineering Subject Code: DI05065011 Subject Name: Advanced CAM and 3D Printing vi
- Tool holding and changing devices - types
- working and applications
Unit 3 CNC Part Programming 3.1 Definition and importance of various positions
- Machine zero Home position Work piece zero Programme zero 3.2 CNC part programming: Programming format Structure of part programme 3.3 ISO G and M codes for turning and milling Meaning Applications of important codes 3.4 Simple part programming for turning using ISO format having: Straight turning Taper turning (linear interpolation) Convex/concave turning (circular interpolation) 3.5 Simple part programming for milling using ISO format 3.6 Importance
- applications and format for: Canned cycles Macro Do loops Sub-programme Mirroring 3.7 CNC turning and milling part programming using: Canned cycles Do loops Subroutine 3.8 Need and importance of various compensations: Tool length compensation Tool radius compensation Tool offset 3.9 Simple part programming using various compensations
Unit 4 CAM Software & Toolpath
- 4.1 Introduction to CAM workflow 4.2 Toolpath generation (2D machining) 4.3 Simulation of machining 4.4 Introduction to Fusion 360 / MasterCAM / SolidWorks / NX CAM or similar software Program Name: Diploma Engineering Level: Diploma Branch: Mechatronics Engineering Subject Code: DI05065011 Subject Name: Advanced CAM and 3D Printing
Unit 5 Introduction to 3D Printing
- 5.1 Additive Manufacturing Concept Introduction Process Classifications Advantages Additive v/s Conventional Manufacturing processes Applications 5.2 Types of 3D Printing i
- SLA iii
- Binder Jet technology vi
- Material Jetting Process Equipment Process parameters Process Selection for various applications 5.3 Materials used in 3D Printing Polymers Metals Non-Metals Ceramics Various forms of raw material: Liquid
- Powder Powder Preparation and their desired properties Polymers and their properties Support Materials
Unit 6 3D Printing Process
- 6.1 Steps 3D modeling STL file generation Slicing Printing Post-processing 6.2 Post-processing Techniques Support removal techniques (Sanding
- Acetone treatment
- polishing) Surface finishing 6.3 Additional Topics Parameters affecting print quality Specifications of 3D printers Program Name: Diploma Engineering Level: Diploma Branch: Mechatronics Engineering Subject Code: DI05065011 Subject Name: Advanced CAM and 3D Printing