CNC Machines and 3D Printing
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The official GTU curriculum for CNC Machines and 3D Printing (subject code DI04041071) as prescribed for Nano · Semester 4 divides the course into 7 units, covering 12 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 (DI04041071)Unit 1 Introduction to CNC Technology
- 1.1 Need and importance of automation in manufacturing 1.2 Evolution and types of CNC machines 1.3 Comparison of NC, CNC, and DNC 1.4 Benefits and limitations of CNC
Unit 2 CNC Machine Construction & Working
- 2.1 Main components: machine structure
- drive motors
- ball screws 2.2 Axes identification (X, Y, Z) and control panel layout 2.3 Open-loop and closed-loop control systems
Unit 3 CNC Part Programming – Turning & Milling
- 3.1 Introduction to G and M codes 3.2 Absolute vs. incremental programming 3.3 Basic programming format for turning and milling 3.4 Tool nose radius compensation and canned cycles
Unit 4 Simulation & Operation of CNC Machines
- 4.1 Simulation software overview and usage 4.2 Editing and verifying CNC programs 4.3 Setting tool offsets and work zero 4.4 Safety and operating procedures for CNC machines Program Name: Diploma Engineering Level: Diploma Branch: Automation and Robotics Subject Code : DI04041071 Subject Name : CNC Machines and 3D Printing
Unit 5 Basics of 3D Printing
- 5.1 Introduction to additive manufacturing 5.2 FDM process: principle
- materials, and parameters 5.3 Comparison with subtractive manufacturing 5.4 Advantages and limitations
Unit 6 3D Modeling and Slicing Software
- 6.1 Overview of slicing software (e.g.
- PrusaSlicer) 6.2 Importing 3D CAD files and setting parameters 6.3 Generating G-code for 3D printing 6.4 STL file format
Unit 7 3D Printer Setup & Operation
- 7.1 Introduction to Digital Twin
- Industry 4.0, and Smart Manufacturing 7.2 Role of CAD/CAM in additive manufacturing 7.3 Automation and robotics integration with CAM systems 7.4 Basics of virtual prototyping and simulation
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