Course Notes – CNC and Computer-Aided Manufacturing

These notes were developed by Robert Hewitt for the course TECH 4476 – Computer-Aided Manufacturing at the University of Memphis. Note: These notes are “live” Google documents and are subject to change at any time. Feel free to copy them and adapt them as necessary.

Course Outline

Note: All tests will include measurement instruments:

CAM Lab Assignments

Lab assignments to accompany Computer-Aided Manufacturing. Measurement Instruments CAM Lab AssignmentsCommon Setup Files CNC Lab Safety Maze Lab – Mill Maze Lab – Lathe Initials Lab Engraving Lab Engraving Lab – AutoCAD Cutter Compensation Keychain Project Drilling Spreadsheet Injection Mold Project Lathe Programming Spreadsheet

Fusion 360 Labs

Fusion 360 Labs
This set of lab exercises, developed by graduate student Lucas Rivers, focuses exclusively on CAM programming and CNC machining using Fusion 360 and the Penta 5-Axis CNC machine. The labs guide students through the process of creating toolpaths, setting up machining operations, and simulating complex multi-axis movements within Fusion 360’s manufacturing workspace. By engaging directly...

CAM Lab Assignments

Lab assignments to accompany Computer-Aided Manufacturing. Measurement Instruments

Common Setup Files

These files are used for most assignments in TECH 4476 - Computer-Aided Manufacturing.

CNC Lab Safety

LECTURE SLIDES Release of Liability - This will be done in-person on paper. Safety Guidelines...

Maze Lab - Mill

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uC1W01NG6dk Be sure to READ & FOLLOW the details below. We...

Maze Lab - Lathe

Print out the pdf (NOT the image) below. Lathe Maze Lab Download On the printout, create a...

Initials Lab

Outcomes: The purpose of this lab is to demonstrate student understanding of general G Code syntax,...

Engraving Lab

Choose or create a design to be engraved on the end of a one inch diameter piece of round stock. You...

Engraving Lab - AutoCAD

Use AutoCAD to design an engraving that will go on the end of your engraving tool.  If you are...

Cutter Compensation

NOTE: Credit for this lab is earned only by running your program on the machine in lab. Write...

Keychain Project

Print - Bottle Opener Download Workholding Models for Bottle Opener-20250319 Download Contour...