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Program software to perform CAD-CAM applications.

Demonstrate file management techniques with the CAM program, including creating a folder, saving a file to an existing folder, and retrieving and editing a file.

Advanced Mathematics

Use trigonometric ratios sine, cosine, tangent, and their inverses to solve various angles, lengths, and distance values for right triangles.

Use and apply appropriate decimal rounding of trigonometric ratios to solve problems in design or drafting.

Create a two-dimensional design and a two-dimensional numeric control operation tool path for a mill or a lathe, including features that involve interfacing with the display screen, utilizing frequently used menus and hot keys, utilizing various tools displayed on the status menu, and generating and editing a G and M code with a post processor.

Construct a part to a specified tolerance range with CAD-CAM applications, utilizing workholding devices to locate part features and applying established manual machining techniques.

Computer-Aided Design and Computer-Aided Manufacturing II

Foundational Standards

Incorporate safety procedures in handling, operating, and maintaining tools and machinery; handling materials; utilizing personal protective equipment; maintaining a safe work area; and handling hazardous materials and forces..

Demonstrate effective workplace and employability skills, including communication, awareness of diversity, positive work ethic, problem-solving, time management, and teamwork.

Explore the range of careers available in the field and investigate their educational requirements, and demonstrate job-seeking skills including resume-writing and interviewing.

Advocate and practice safe, legal, responsible, and ethical use of information and technology tools specific to the industry pathway.

Participate in a Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) to increase knowledge and skills and to enhance leadership and teamwork.

Safety

Apply safety rules, regulations, and procedures related to precision machining.

Advanced Technology

Apply trigonometry and geometry to solve various computer-aided design and drafting related problems in both two-dimensional and three-dimensional space settings.

Demonstrate critical thinking, problem-solving, and programming skills to create toolpaths for CNC machines.

Demonstrate file management skills within a CAD-CAM program for documentation of design.

Demonstrate CNC mill procedures utilizing CAD-CAM software to design and manufacture prototypes and finished products.

Demonstrate ability to select tooling, set up a CNC lathe, load and verify a program, and run a part.

Demonstrate the creation and management of a three-dimensional numeric control operation tool path for a lathe to create a part that meets customer specifications.

Use simulation to verify tool paths created in the CNC software to reduce machining errors.

Coordinate Measuring Machine

Foundational Standards

Incorporate safety procedures in handling, operating, and maintaining tools and machinery; handling materials; utilizing personal protective equipment; maintaining a safe work area; and handling hazardous materials and forces..

Demonstrate effective workplace and employability skills, including communication, awareness of diversity, positive work ethic, problem-solving, time management, and teamwork.

Explore the range of careers available in the field and investigate their educational requirements, and demonstrate job-seeking skills including resume-writing and interviewing.

Advocate and practice safe, legal, responsible, and ethical use of information and technology tools specific to the industry pathway.

Participate in a Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) to increase knowledge and skills and to enhance leadership and teamwork.

Safety

Follow safety rules, regulations, and procedures when operating a coordinate measuring machine (CMM).

Perform cleaning and preventive maintenance on a coordinate measuring machine.

Technology