Computer Aided Manufacturing - Formerly Manufacturing Technology & Machinist– Major #8271 - Certificate of Achievement

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The CAM Certificate of Achievement Program is designed for students who have a strong interest in becoming a CAD/CAM/CNC Machinist & Operator. Core courses ensure students a knowledgeable foundation in 3D part designing with Mastercam and Fusion 360 CAD/CAM software for the purpose of Tool Programming. The Required Courses are intendant to start a career as a highly skilled CNC Setup person, a CNC Operator, and a CNC Programmer.

1. Demonstrate the ability to interpret and apply computer software commands for creating mechanical drawings for the process of machining accurate parts.

2. Setup and operate Computer Numerical Control Machines.

3. Analyze and apply shop safety.

Program Map

Term 1

13 units
CAM 5
CNC Operation & Maintenance for Machinist
The CAM 5 Class is an introduction to computer-aided-manufacturing (CNC) machines. The student will learn CNC operation, CNC set up, and CNC machine maintenance. (A, CSU)

Course Details:

      1. CSU Transfer
        CAM 10
        CNC Mill Programming & Operation I
        The CAM 10 class is an entry-level core class for learning CAD/CAM software and machine tool programming. Students will be learning Mastercam and Fusion 360 CAD/CAM software for the purpose of product design and part manufacturing. (A, CSU)

        Course Details:

            1. CSU Transfer
              CAM 15
              CNC Programming for Machinist
              The CAM 15 class is designed for students who have CAD (Computer Aided Design) experience and are interested in CAM (Computer Aided Machining) CAD/CAM. Students will use Mastercam & Fusion 360 tool programming software packages for Computer Numerical Control part programming. (A, CSU)

              Course Details:

              1. Advisory: CADD 10
              2. Corequisite: CAM 10
                1. CSU Transfer
                  CAM 20
                  CNC Mill Programming & Operation II
                  The CAM 20 class is the continuing core class for the CAM 10 course. The student will learn to develop their skills in CNC machining, machine set-up, machine operation, 3D solid geometry design with Mastercam and Fusion 360 for mill tool programming. (A, CSU)

                  Course Details:

                  1. Corequisite: CAM 10
                    1. CSU Transfer

                      Term 2

                      6 units
                      CAM 26
                      Lathe Programming and Operation II
                      The CAM 26 class is a course designed for students who are interested in learning lathe computer-aided digital tool programming. This class instructs Mastercam CAD/CAM software for advanced tool programming for the CNC lathe machining. Students will learn how to set-up, operate, and program our three CNC Haas Lathes. (A, CSU)

                      Course Details:

                      1. Corequisite: CAM 5
                        1. CSU Transfer
                          CAM 31
                          Multi-Axis Milling & Programming
                          The CAM 31 class is an advanced multi-axis programming course. This class will teach students to set-up and operate multi-axis CNC Haas mills. Mastercam is the software that will be used to create multi-axis toolpaths for product manufacturing. (A, CSU)

                          Course Details:

                          1. Corequisite: CAM 20
                            1. CSU Transfer