CAM (COMPUTER AIDED MANUFACTURING)

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• Q1: Define CAM.
  Ans: CAM (Computer-Aided Manufacturing) is the use of software to control machine tools and automate manufacturing processes.
• Q2: What is CAM used for?
  Ans: CAM is used to generate tool paths, control machines, and manufacture parts accurately and efficiently.
• Q3: Define User Interface.
  Ans: User Interface in CAM is the platform where users interact with the software to design, simulate, and control machining operations.
• Q4: Describe CAM Lathe.
  Ans: CAM Lathe is a machining operation used for turning cylindrical parts, cutting, and shaping them on a lathe machine.
• Q5: Define Boring.
  Ans: Boring is the process of enlarging or finishing an existing hole using a single-point cutting tool.
• Q6: Describe the CAM router.
  Ans: CAM Router is used to cut, engrave, or carve materials like wood, plastics, or metal sheets using CNC routing machines.
• Q7: List down the operations performed with CAM Lathe.
  Ans: Operations performed with CAM Lathe are as follows:

  • ➔ Facing
  • ➔ Turning
  • ➔ Boring
  • ➔ Threading
  • ➔ Grooving
  • ➔ Drilling
• Q8: Define 4 Axis Milling.
  Ans: 4 Axis Milling allows the tool to move along X, Y, Z axes and rotate around the A-axis for complex shapes.
• Q9: Define 5 Axis Swarf Milling.
  Ans: 5 Axis Swarf Milling uses 5 axes to machine surfaces at precise angles using the side of the cutter.
• Q10: Define 5 Axis Index Drilling.
  Ans: 5 Axis Index Drilling drills holes at different angles by rotating the part along two additional axes.
• Q11: Define Parallel Roughing.
  Ans: Parallel Roughing removes large amounts of material in parallel passes to shape the rough part quickly.
• Q12: Define Plunge Roughing.
  Ans: Plunge Roughing removes material by moving the cutter vertically down into the material repeatedly.
• Q13: Define Flat Roughing.
  Ans: Flat Roughing machines horizontal surfaces using multiple passes to remove material evenly.
• Q14: Define Finish Cutting.
  Ans: Finish Cutting is the final machining operation to give a part its accurate dimensions and smooth surface finish.
• Q15: Define Cutting tools in CAM.
  Ans: Cutting Tools are tools like end mills, drills, or lathes used in CAM to remove material from a workpiece.
• Q16: How to setup Cutting tools in CAM.
  Ans: The procedure to setup cutting tools is as follows:

  • ➔ Select the tool library in CAM software.
  • ➔ Choose the required cutting tool.
  • ➔ Define tool parameters like diameter, length, and speed.
  • ➔ Assign the tool to the specific operation.
  • ➔ Confirm and save the setup.
• Q17: Define 2D CAM.
  Ans: 2D CAM creates tool paths on a flat plane (X and Y axes) for simple cutting operations like engraving or profile cutting.
• Q18: Define Side Cutting in CAM.
  Ans: Side Cutting removes material from vertical faces using the side of the cutting tool.
• Q19: Define Face Cutting in CAM.
  Ans: Face Cutting removes material from the top surface of the workpiece to make it flat or smooth.
• Q20: Define Pocket Cutting in CAM.
  Ans: Pocket Cutting removes material from a recessed area to create cavities or pockets in a part.
• Q21: Define Slot Cutting in CAM.
  Ans: Slot Cutting removes material along a narrow path to create slots or channels in a workpiece.
• Q22: Define CAM Milling.
  Ans: CAM Milling is the process of machining parts using a rotating cutter controlled by CAM software.
• Q23: Define Rough Cutting.
  Ans: Rough Cutting removes large amounts of material quickly to shape a part before finishing.
• Q24: Define Z Level Roughing.
  Ans: Z Level Roughing removes material layer by layer along the Z-axis to create the rough shape.
• Q25: Define Leads and Stepovers.
  Ans: Leads and Stepovers control how the cutter enters the material and moves between passes to ensure smooth cutting.
• Q26: Define Parallel Finishing.
  Ans: Parallel Finishing machines the surface with parallel passes to produce a smooth finish.
• Q27: Define Z-Level Finishing.
  Ans: Z-Level Finishing machines vertical walls and steep surfaces layer by layer to achieve a fine finish.
• Q28: Define Corner and Pencil Finishing.
  Ans: Corner and Pencil Finishing machines tight corners or small radii that standard finishing passes cannot reach.
• Q29: Define Isoline Finishing.
  Ans: Isoline Finishing machines a surface by following its contour lines for a smooth finish.
• Q30: Define Radial and Spiral Finishing.
  Ans: Radial and Spiral Finishing machines surfaces using circular or spiral tool paths for smooth contours.
• Q31: Define Flow Line Finishing.
  Ans: Flow Line Finishing follows the natural flow of the surface for a uniform finish.
• Q32: Define Between Two Curve Finishing.
  Ans: Between Two Curve Finishing machines the surface between two defined curves to achieve precision.
• Q33: Define Step Over Finishing.
  Ans: Step Over Finishing moves the cutter incrementally between passes to finish flat or gently curved surfaces.
• Q34: Define Swarf Finishing.
  Ans: Swarf Finishing machines the side of the cutter along angled surfaces for precise finishing.
• Q35: Define Facing.
  Ans: Facing is a cutting operation that machines the top surface of a part to make it flat.
• Q36: Define Threading.
  Ans: Threading is the process of cutting helical grooves on a cylindrical surface to create threads.
• Q37: Define Grooving.
  Ans: Grooving is the process of cutting narrow slots or channels on a part using CAM tools.
• Q38: What is CAM Wire cut?
  Ans: CAM Wire Cut is a process that uses a wire electrode to cut precise shapes in conductive materials.
• Q39: Define Die Cutting.
  Ans: Die Cutting uses a shaped tool or die to cut specific patterns or shapes from a material sheet.
• Q40: Define Punch Cutting.
  Ans: Punch Cutting uses a punch tool to create holes or shapes by pushing through the material.
• Q41: Define Taper Cutting.
  Ans: Taper Cutting machines surfaces at a specific angle instead of vertical to create tapered parts.
• Q42: Define No core Cutting.
  Ans: No core Cutting removes material completely without leaving any central core or leftover.
• Q43: Define Axis Wire Cutting.
  Ans: Axis Wire Cutting uses multiple axes to control the wire path for complex 3D shapes.
• Q44: Define Nesting.
  Ans: Nesting arranges multiple parts efficiently on a material sheet to minimize waste.
• Q45: Define Pocketing.
  Ans: Pocketing removes material inside a closed boundary to create pockets or cavities.
• Q46: Define Engraving.
  Ans: Engraving is the process of cutting or carving text, logos, or patterns into a material.