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A critical component of the mechanical engineering design process is translating a design into hardware. Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machining is a key technology for fabricating hardware. MasterCAM is one of the leading software packages for generating CNC code; while it does have design capabilities, most engineers use design software, and export the resulting design to computer-aided-manufacturing (CAM) software. This book follows that approach, where a design is exported to MasterCAM, and various operations are performed (such as contouring, pocketing, facing, and drilling) to fabricate the modeled geometry. Finally, the book details setting up a machining center to accept post-processed G and M codes, including setting up machining center fixture origins versus post-processor origin, and setting tool offsets.
Many photos and screenshots guide the student through the operation of both MasterCAM software and the operation of a Fadal vertical machining center.
Hy D. Tran has a BS in Life Sciences and in Mechanical Engineering from MIT. He did his MS and PhD in Mechanical Engineering at Stanford University. He has worked in both manufacturing and product development.
 His current research includes lithography, integrated microsystems, and MEMS. He has taught design realization, precision machine design, electromechanical systems, control systems, and applications of finite elements in the mechanical engineering department at the University of New Mexico.
He is a registered professional engineer.
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