ENTC 5717 - Computer Assisted Numerical Control Programming

(3 credits)

Prerequisites: ENTC 3710.

A study of computerized methods for generating numerical control (N/C) programs utilizing (1) tool path definition software applicable to CAD drawing databases and (2) N/C programming languages including APT and COMPACT II. Source program structure including initialization, geometry definition, and cutter path definition statements. Links and post processors. Syntax conventions. Writing, running, and debugging source programs to generate list/cutter location files and tape files. Lecture and laboratory.

Dual Listed With: ENTC 4717.

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