Computer Aided Manufacturing with SolidWorks CAM and Mastercam
Lappalainen, Petri (2020)
Lappalainen, Petri
2020
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2020111122583
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2020111122583
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The thesis aims to study Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) using SolidWorks CAM and Mastercam, also, compare their strengths and weaknesses in SWOT analysis. The design created for the thesis in SolidWorks is a simple part called pickguard shell that is a part of guitar’s body, and a simple mould design. The purpose of the thesis was to find out different stages and functions belonging to CAM program’s work stages when proceeding from an early sketch of the design to running of the simulation.
Theory part contains history of CAM and represents the software used for this thesis SolidWorks, SolidWorks CAM and Mastercam. The use of the programs is approached at a very basic level so that the reader regardless of their background is able get an idea of the use of the programs. Important machines in plastic manufacturing like CNC, in-jection moulding, and 3D printer are also discussed in the thesis, but most importantly CNC-machine.
Product design is also discussed at a general level, and the design for this thesis pick-guard shell is presented in it.
Method section deals with the design of the pickguard shell and its mould and simulation
of both CAM software, as well as the calculations. Results section discusses about findings and conclusion.
Theory part contains history of CAM and represents the software used for this thesis SolidWorks, SolidWorks CAM and Mastercam. The use of the programs is approached at a very basic level so that the reader regardless of their background is able get an idea of the use of the programs. Important machines in plastic manufacturing like CNC, in-jection moulding, and 3D printer are also discussed in the thesis, but most importantly CNC-machine.
Product design is also discussed at a general level, and the design for this thesis pick-guard shell is presented in it.
Method section deals with the design of the pickguard shell and its mould and simulation
of both CAM software, as well as the calculations. Results section discusses about findings and conclusion.