Advanced Mastercam
METM-221

The student will learn the advanced CNC programming functions of the MasterCAM software. The successful student will be able to design, program, and run 3-dimensional CNC programs and check the toolpath using the MasterCAM verify toolpath function. (Sp)

Contact Hours

Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to:

1. Practice safety and maintenance.
   1. Perform housekeeping, and practice maintenance and safety procedures, in all LCC laboratories and with all LCC equipment, according to published LCC Manufacturing Engineering Technology Department standards and according to equipment manufacturer's specifications.
   2. Explain lockout/tagout procedures.
2. Create surface models using revolved, pocket, and parallel toolpath.
3. Create ruled and flat boundary surfaces.
4. Use radial and scallop toolpaths.
5. Construct surface and pocket and flowline toolpaths.
6. Construct swept surfaces for radial and flowline toolpaths.
7. Draft and fillet surfaces for rough and finish contour toolpaths.
8. Raise letters on a surface.
9. Draft, sweep, revolve and fillet surfaces and pocket and contour using the shallow option.
10. Mill rib profiles.
11. Create machining documentation.
12. Use automated drill software to plate machine holes, counterbores and slots.
13. Perform CAM toolpath operations.
14. Perform high precision machining.
15. Setup a Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Mill.
16. Make part modifications on a CNC Mill.
17. Perform CNC Mill operations.
18. Program a CNC Mill.
19. Program CAM software.
20. Plan high speed work.
21. Turn off parts (programmed).
22. Program tool path.

Safety glasses
Hard soled leather shoes

Student Electronic Access to Grades

D2L is the College’s Course Management System which includes a gradebook function allowing students access to their grades in order to receive timely and meaningful feedback on their progress in the course at any time. These grades will align with the Evaluation Criteria listed in this syllabus. D2L is accessed through the MyLCC page.

Whenever practicable, results for graded items should be posted electronically within 48 hours after the instructor has completed the grading process for the items, and final grades for the course should be entered no later than the specified grading day.

Extra credit may be available in this course. This information is provided by the section instructor.

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We also suggest you contact an ASC on your own if you need help or advice to reach your goals.  

To contact an ASC, call (517) 483-1422, email [email protected], or visit the Academic Success Coaching Team website for more information.

Students with disabilities who may need accommodations in this class should contact the Center for Student Access (CSA). They are located in the Gannon Building, Star Zone - Center for Student Support.  You can also access the Center for Student Access website, or call (517) 483-5323.  Contacting the Center early helps ensure that accommodations are put in place as soon as possible.

Instructors will verify participation in a course by the 8th day after the start date of sections less than 8 weeks long, and by the 15th day after the start date of sections 8 weeks or longer. Students who have not participated will be dropped from the course and may be responsible for any non-refundable fees.

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The Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) simplifies the transfer of students from one Michigan institution to another. For the most current information, see the LCC General Education webpage.

Students interested in transfer should contact the Academic Advising Center in the Gannon Building - Star Zone, (517) 483-1904.

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SAFETY RULES (see complete Safety Rules posted in lab):

1. Leather type shoes are required to protect students (no canvas type or open type shoes will be accepted).
2. Safety glasses are to be worn at all times. No Exceptions!!
3. No student is to operate equipment without first checking with the instructor.
4. Students must sweep and clean their work areas before leaving.

Any student not adhering to the safety rules will not be allowed to participate.