MFE 2501 - Numerical Control and CAM (3)

Principles and applications of numerical control in manufacturing, manual and Computer assisted programming, CNC systems including advanced NC systems for full contouring, Macro and variable programming, programmable for CNC and DNC applications in industry. Integration of computer aided design principles such as part design specifications and producibility concepts into computer aided manufacturing applications. Emphasis on machine tools for flexible automation. CNC machine data generation and CAD/CAM interface and communication of automated systems.

Prerequisite(s): MFE 201, MFE 2010, MFE 221, or MFE 2211; and MFE 126, MFE 1260, MFE 226, or MFE 2261.
Corequisite(s): MFE 2501L.
Component(s): Lecture
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
Course Category: Major Course