Course detail

CAM Application in Technologies

FSI-FACAcad. year: 2025/2026

The course is intended to widen and deepen the knowledge of design and manufacturing technology - machining focused on the material, logistic and automation aspects of processes which take place during the interaction of the cutting tool - workpiece - machine tool. Emphasis is placed on the optimization of technological processes when using computer technology.
Also dealt with are the problems of semi-product selection, order of processes, machine tool selection, cutting tool selection and assessment of cutting conditions including automatic NC programming and CNC application.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

3

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

Ing. Martin Slaný, Ph.D.

Department

Institute of Manufacturing Technology (ÚST)

Entry knowledge

CAD systems, basics of technological processes - machining.

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

Attendance in the exercises is compulsory and checked. It is allowed a maximum of two absences per semester. The course-unit credit is awarded according to attendance and submission of individual assignments in the exercises. Attendance in lectures is recommended.
The exam tests student's knowledge of computer technology and its application to the construction modelling used in machining technology. The practical part of the exam reflects student's ability to create a model in CAM systems.
Individual assignments and result checking.

Aims

The purpose is to provide more detailed knowledge of cutting processes as well as computer-aided machining of engineering production. Another goal is to provide a basis for optimal and qualified decision-making with respect to use of various tehnologies applied for working of engineering materials.
Students will have an overview of engineering technology, computer technology systems and their classification. They will master the techniques and will acquire the knowledge related to the use of computer technology in the field of engineering production. The course will teach them how to create the models of technological processes and will help of computer technology and will familiarise them with the methodology of work with CAM systems.

Study aids

Study aids are available through the BUT disc and Elearning.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Bejcek,V. at all:: CIM - pocitacova podpora vyrobniho procesu, VUT Brno, 1992
KLETEČKA, Jaroslav a Petr FOŘT. Technické kreslení. Brno: CP Books, 2005, 252 s. ISBN 80-251-0498-2. (CS)
Kolektiv autoru:: Machining Data Handbook, Volume I.,II., Machining Data Center, 3rd edition, Cincinati, Ohio, 1980
LEINVEBER, Jan a Pavel VÁVRA. Strojnické tabulky: pomocná učebnice pro školy technického zaměření. 4., dopl. vyd. Úvaly: Albra, 2008. ISBN 978-80-7361-051-7. (CS)
MCMAHON, Chris. CADCAM principles, practise and manufacturing management. 2nd ed. Harlow: Prentice Hall, 1998, 665 s. ISBN 02-011-7819-2. (EN)
PowerMILL - user manual (EN)
SMITH, Graham T. Cutting tool technology: industrial handbook. London: Springer, c2008, xii, 599 s. ISBN 978-1-84800-204-3. (EN)

Recommended reading

LEINVEBER, Jan a Pavel VÁVRA. Strojnické tabulky: pomocná učebnice pro školy technického zaměření. 4., dopl. vyd. Úvaly: Albra, 2008. ISBN 978-80-7361-051-7. (CS)
PowerMILL - user manual (EN)

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme B-STR-P Bachelor's

    specialization STG , 3 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional

  • Programme B-VTE-P Bachelor's 3 year of study, summer semester, elective

  • Programme B-ZSI-P Bachelor's

    specialization STI , 3 year of study, summer semester, elective

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Ing. Martin Slaný, Ph.D.

Syllabus

Essential description of CAD system, configuration
Data transition of CAD/CAM-3D system
Drilling at CAM
Data editing for processing at CAM system
Tool selection for CNC system operations, cutting conditions
Elementary milling operations at CAM
Shape milling at CAM
Special operations at CAM system
Program postprocessing at CAM system

Computer-assisted exercise

26 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

Ing. Martin Slaný, Ph.D.

Syllabus

1. Description of CAM system
2. Data transition of CAD/CAM - 3D system
4. Drilling at CAM
4.-5. Data editing for processing at CAM system
6.-7. Tool selection for CNC system operations, cutting conditions
8. Elementary milling operations at CAM
9.-11. Shape milling at CAM
12. Special operations at CAM system
13. Program postprocessing at CAM system