1. Tech 335 Cad/Cam and
Automation Systems
JORDAN HITES

2. Course Description
 A hands on introduction to automation systems dealing
with automated manufacturing practices in NC machines,
PLC’s and Industrial Robotics. Activities include such
things as automated handling and processing of materials
using c0onveyours, positioners. Work holders, industrial
robots, and NC machines. Computer Integrated
Manufacturing techniques inclu8ding technologies such as
sensing, vision, automated product identification, and
storage and retrieval will be investigated.

3. Objectives
 The ability to produce designs utilizing automated
production machines, materials handling equipment,
and control systems.
 An understanding of the value and basic operations of
CAD/CAM and automation of manufacturing systems.
 An understanding of the history and future of
automation of manufacturing systems.
 The knowledge essential for the safe operation,
application and basic maintenance of NC machines,
PLC’s, robots and other automates manufacturing
equipment.
 The ability to program and execute manufacturing
devices and NC machines.

4. Requirements
 Reading Assignments
 Written Work
 Laboratory Assignments
 Cleanup
 Attendance and Participation
 Quizzes and Examinations
 Conduct

5. Assignments
 Machine Vision
 Radio Frequency Identification
 CAM Software
 CNC Mill / CAM Software
 MAS System Integration

6. Equipment
 Programmable Logic Computers
 Computer Numeric Control Milling
 Inductive Proximity Sensors
 Radio Frequency Identification
 EMCO WinCAM Milling Software
 Robots
 Camera

7. Conclusion
 Strengths
 Lax lab environment
 Professor extremely knowledgeable on subject matter
 Professor always willing to help, even outside of class
 Weaknesses
 None