Tehnička škola Sisak

The scope of the meeting was on the CAM functionalities needed for product machining in general. Teachers obtained basic knowledge in CAM and should be able to transfer it to their students. Special emphasis was given on lathe machines which are in use in schools in Sisak and Krško.

The training took place in Zagreb, Croatia, at the CADCAM Group premises. CADCAM Lab is the member of CADCAM Group, so we used their premises for free. There were 11 participants at the course, 8 from Krško and 3 from Sisak. CADCAM Lab provided 1 trainer and 1 assistant to ensure that all the participants would follow the training in the most efficient manner. The participants' project coordinators had a profound discussion on the e-learning materials preparation.

During the training several CAM topics were covered:

1. Lathe Machining

The participants learned how to define and manage NC programs dedicated to machining parts using Lathe Machining techniques and how to program Lathe Machining operations such as Rough Turning, Finish Turning, Recessing, Grooving, Threading and Drilling as well as how to manage various Lathe Tools.

2. Prismatic Machining

The participants got the information about the basic functions how to define and manage NC programs to machine parts using Prismatic Machining techniques. They learned how to create 2.5 Axis Milling operations.

3. Surface Machining

In this course the trainer gave an overview of how to define and manage NC programs dedicated to machining parts that are designed with Surface or Solid geometry. The participants were able to see how to define 3-Axis Roughing, Semi-finishing and Finishing operations.

4. Multi-Axis Surface Machining

In this course the trainer gave an overview of how to create high quality NC programs for machining complex 3D parts and free-form shapes using Multi-Axis machining techniques. The participants could have also seen how to define 5-Axis machining operations. At the end of the training, the participants worked on 2 real cases prepared by participating schools.

The project coordinator proposed the change of the next CAM training. Due to schools calendar, it would be better to move it in Autumn time.