ITI Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) Programmer Syllabus: Course Structure, Detailed Syllabus

• All necessary guidance is to be provided to the newcomers to become familiar with the workings of the Industrial Training Institute system including store procedures.
• Soft Skills, their importance, and Job area after completion of training. Importance of safety and general precautions observed in the industry/shop floor.
• Introduction of First Aid.
• Operation of electrical mains and electrical safety. Introduction of PPEs.
• Response to emergencies e.g. power failure, fire, and system failure. Importance of housekeeping & Good shop floor practices.
• Introduction to the 5S concept & its application.
• Occupational Safety & Health: Health, Safety and Environment guidelines, legislations & regulations as applicable.
• Basic understanding of Hot work, confined space work, and material handling equipment.

• Introduction to Engineering Drawing and Drawing Instruments.
• Conventions
• Sizes and layout of drawing sheets
• Title Block, its position and content
• Drawing Instrument
• Lines- Types and applications in drawing
• Freehand drawing of Geometrical figures and blocks with dimension
• Transferring measurement from the given object to the free hand sketches.
• Freehand drawing of hand tools and measuring tools.
• Drawing of Geometrical figures: Angle, Triangle, Circle, Rectangle, Square, Parallelogram.
• Lettering & Numbering – Single Stroke.
• Dimensioning
• Types of arrowheads
• Leader line with text
• Position of dimensioning (Unidirectional, Aligned)
• Symbolic representation
• Different symbols are used in the related trades.
• Concept and reading of Drawing
• Concept of axes plane and quadrant
• Concept of Orthographic and Isometric Projections
• Method of first-angle and third-angle projections (definition and difference)
• Reading of Job drawings related to trades.

• Unit, Fractions
• Classification of the unit system
• Fundamental and Derived units F.P.S, C.G.S, M.K.S and SI units
• Measurement units and conversion
• Factors, HCF, LCM, and problems  Fractions - Addition, subtraction, multiplication & division
• Decimal fractions - Addition, subtraction, multiplication & division
• Solving problems by using a calculator
• Square root, Ratio, and Proportions, Percentage
• Square and square root
• Simple problems using a calculator.
• Applications of Pythagoras theorem and related problems Ratio and proportion
• Ratio and proportion - Direct and indirect proportions Percentage
• Percentage - Changing percentages to decimal and fractions Material Science
• Types of metals, types of ferrous and nonferrous metals
• Introduction of iron and cast iron.
• Mass, Weight, Volume, and Density
• Specific gravity
• Speed and Velocity, Work, Power, and Energy
• Speed and velocity - Rest, motion, speed, velocity, the difference between speed and velocity, acceleration, and retardation
• Speed and velocity - Related problems on speed & velocity
• Work, power, energy, HP, IHP, BHP, and efficiency Heat & Temperature and Pressure
• Concept of heat and temperature, effects of heat, the difference between heat and temperature, boiling point & melting point of different metals and non-metals
• Scales of temperature, Celsius, Fahrenheit, kelvin, and conversion between scales of temperature. Basic Electricity
• Introduction and uses of electricity, electric current AC, DC their comparison, voltage, resistance, and their units.
• Conductor, insulator, types of connections - series and parallel.
• Ohm's law, the relation between V.I.R & related problems.
• Electrical power, energy, and their units, calculation with assignments.
• Magnetic induction, self and mutual inductance, and EMF generation
• Electrical power, HP, energy, and units of electrical energy Trigonometry
• Measurement of angles
• Trigonometrical ratios

• Identify and make a list of drawings, such as assembly drawings, part drawings, and detail drawings.
• Practice on dimensions, tolerances, symbols, and annotations present in the drawings and understand their meaning and significance.
• Applying different dimensioning techniques, such as linear dimensions, angular dimensions, and geometric tolerances, based on the requirements of the drawing as per the case study.
• Perform tolerance analysis exercises to understand how tolerances are applied in manufacturing drawings.
• Study the impact of different tolerance values on the fit, functionality, and manufacturability as per the case study.
• Create and interpret section views in manufacturing drawings.
• Understand how to represent internal features, hidden details, and complex geometries through section views and how they aid in understanding the design and manufacturing requirements.
• Assign the dimensioning components based on given tolerances. Choose various geometric features, such as holes, shafts, or surfaces, and apply appropriate tolerances based on the functional requirements and manufacturing capabilities.
• Perform tolerance stack-up analysis on assemblies or sub-assemblies.
• Apply GD&T symbols on the given industrial manufacturing drawings.
• Identify and make a list of types that fit in assembly.

• Introduction to turning and milling operations.
• Types of tooling. Types of tool holders.
• Impact of machining parameters like speed, feed, and depth of cut.
• Impact on surface finish, and dimensional tolerances.
• Tools Cutting parameters, Tool geometry, and tool wear.
• Importance of workpiece material on tool selection.
• Concept of cycle time, Tact time, Lead time.
• Comparing cycle time vs Tact time vs lead time.
• Case study and Importance of calculation in industry.
• Concept of productivity.
• Industrial case study for machining shop.
• List out the turning machine operation.
• List out the milling machine operation.

• CNC Codes are commands used to control the movement and functions of a CNC machine.
• M Code and its applicability.
• G Code and its functionality.
• List out the M code with its functions.
• List out the G code with its function List out the importance of machine parameters, tool offsets, workpiece zero points, and coordinate systems Orientation of user interface (UI) of cam software.
• Understand the Uses of the Menu bar (File, Edit, View, etc.)
• Operation manager, toolpath manager, plan manager, Status bar, graphic window.
• Make a list of CAM software benefits.
• Industrial case study for CNC turning operation.
• Industrial case study for milling machine operation.

• Operation in a total library.
• Concept about tool selection turning right-hand tools, left-hand tools.
• Tool file import in a CAM.
• Concept tooling assembly builder in cam software.
• Orientation of cam software sketcher toolbar.
• Plane selection and its importance.
• 2D Sketch concept in cam software.
• Orientation of 3D modelling toolbar CAM software.
• Concept of draft angle inspection using cam software.
• Creating a 3D surface using CAM, quality checks ensure the final 3D surface aligns with specifications. Concept of engraving on a curved surface.

• Concept of utilizing transformation tools such as translation, rotation, scaling, and mirroring, adjusting dimensions, creating symmetrical features, or optimizing the overall design.

• Concept of holding devices, tool clearance, and access to machining features.
• Importance of workpiece and tool material properties, tool life calculations.
• Tool selection criteria. Impact of cutting parameters, cost analysis.
• Concept of Importing, locating, and quickly re-use fixtures in CAM software.

• Practical steps for stock definition and setup include selecting the appropriate material and concept of handle stock model in advanced cam tool.
• Concept of roughing and finishing operation.
• Various strategies to achieve efficient material removal during roughing operations.
• Benefits of roughing operation.
• CAM programming using features like flow lines, waterlines, raster milling, and spiral milling, several criteria can be considered.

• Orientation of different controllers, proficiency in CAM software usage, accuracy of generated programs, postprocessing abilities, and problem-solving skills.
• Concept of Error-free CAM programs, and post-process them for specific machine controllers.
• Validate the CAM Program to detect errors or collisions.

• Orientation of different controllers, proficiency in CAM software usage, the accuracy of generated programmes, and postprocessing abilities. Different technologies &processes of CAM: - Using 3d tool path & generate. Convert the toolpaths into machine-specific instructions.

• Concept of in-process inspection of components.
• Identifying and tagging for Ok, Rework, and reject components and their importance.
• Identify whether the workpiece is in the reject stage an opportunity to rework, or subprogramme selection.
• Concept of Post toolpath.
• The process involves in Post tool path operation.
• Selection criteria of NC File format.
• Concept of editing generated NC code.
• Sending NC Files to the machine.
• Concept of creation of hole table report in CAM software with coordinates.

• Concept and orientation of Art Mode.
• Concept of 3d model into bounding box Concept of Contour, raster to vector CAM Programming.
• Importance of CAM software workflows.
• Concept of toolpath generation parameter effects such as entry points, stopovers, and cutting strategies, on the overall machining performance.
• Methods of chain selection and its types.

• Concept of Complex CAM programming for aerospace components, Healthcare / medical equipment like implants, and surgical instruments with high precision.
• Concept of generating CAM program for electronic applications.
• Challenges in generating CAM program for Mill 3D CAM Program Types of different Dies and its machining criteria.
• 3D Mill mould cavity machining criteria and its significant parameters.
• Concept of the negative impression of Die, Moulds for plastic injection machine. Machining criteria for die-casting components.
• Industrial case studies.

• Concept of Tagging OK, Rework, and reject.
• Concept of quality control and quality assurance.
• Industry case study.
• Standard operating procedure for machine operators.

• Innovation, the Importance of Innovation, how to start a small-scale company offering CAM services, how to manage operations, potential opportunities for entrepreneurship, etc.

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1.

Professional Skill (Trade Practical)

840

2.

Professional Knowledge (Trade Theory)

240

3.

Employability Skills

120

Total

1200