CENTRAL INSTITUTE OF PETROCHEMICALS ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY,

RAIPUR
(Formerly Central Institute of Plastics Engineering & Technology)

Course : B.Tech Semester : 3th

semester Branch : Plastics Engineering Subject
Code: B095322(095) Subject Name: CAD/ CAM Lab

List of Experiments

1. Introduction to CAD
2. Introduction to Cam
3. AutoCAD Sketcher. Line, Arc, Circle Ellipse, Spline,
4. Solid modelling: Extrude, Revolve, Sweep etc. and Variation sweep, Loft, etc.
5. Feature manipulation: Copy, Edit, Pattern, Suppress, History operations etc.
6. Surface modelling: Extrude, Sweep, Trim. . . Etc. and Mesh of curves, Free
form etc.
7. Assembly: Constraints, Exploded Views, Interference check
8. Drafting: Layouts, Standard & Sectional Views, Detailing & Plotting.
9. Import & Export in various extrusion file.
10. CAM Turning: Facing, Turning, Grooving, Parting etc.
11. CAM Milling: 2D operation, Pocket, Drilling, Taping etc.
12. CAM Surface Milling: 3D operation, Simulation & generation of N.C. code etc.
CENTRAL INSTITUTE OF PETROCHEMICALS ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY, RAIPUR
(Formerly Central Institute of Plastics Engineering & Technology)

Course: B. Tech Semester: 3th

semester Branch : Plastics Engineering Subject
Code: B095322(095) Subject Name: CAD/ CAM Lab

Experiments: 01

Aim: To understand the fundamentals of Com puter Aided Design on modelling,

Assembly and drafting.

Computer Aided Design:

Computer Aided Design can be defined as the use of computer system to assist in the creation,
modification, analysis or optimization of a design. Computer Aided Design includes three
main areas. Those are, Modeling, Assembly and Drafting. Modeling is divided into Two-
Dimensional Drawing, Wireframe modelling, surface modelling and Solid Modeling.

A) Modelling:

Basic tools used in 2D drawing:

Creating a drawing in the X and Y coordinates on a plane or paper is termed to be a two-
dimensional drawing. Basic tools in CAD software for 2D is classified into Creation tools,
Editing tools and Aid or Support tools. Creation tools used to create the geometry. Options
used to edit or modify the 2D curves are called editing tools. Tools which support the
geometric modeling or curve creation is called aid tools.

Three-dimensional Modelling:
Making a model in all x, y, and z coordinates termed to be three-dimensional modeling. The
3D modeling is divided into three categories. That are; a) Wire frame modeling, b) Surface
modeling and c) Solid modeling.

a. Wireframe modelling: A wire frame model is described solely in terms of points and lines.
This is low level of modeling. This can be adequate for some tasks involving simple shapes.
One of the very common applications of wire frame modeling is the use of 3D tool path
simulation displays for simple machining operations, such as 2 ½ axis and 3 axis milling.
This is also called 2 ½ D geometry. It is less demanding on computer memory compared to the
other two 3D modeling techniques.

Limitations of Wire frame modelling:

• One of the great disadvantages of wire frame models is the confusion caused by their
ambiguity of orientation and viewing plane.
• It cannot distinguish between visible and hidden edges.
• Inability to recognize curved profiles.
• Inability to detect interference between components. Ex. In machining tool collisions
cannot be automatically detected.
 • Difficulties in calculating physical properties such as mass, volume, surface area, center
of gravity, etc.
• No facility for automatic shading.

b. Surface modelling: A surface model is defined in terms of points, lines and faces. It may
be considered as a higher-level model than wire frame and is consequently far more versatile
and advantageous. Surface modelling at present gives the most suitable choice in some
applications, especially those which involve the design and manufacture of complex curved
surfaces, such as car body design and aerospace applications.

Advantages of Surface modelling over Wire frame modelling:

• Ability to recognize and display complex curved profiles.
• Ability to recognize faces and thus provide the facility of shaded surfaces in 3D.
• Ability to recognize facial features such as holes, bosses, etc.
• Ability to displa y superior t oo l -path s i m u l a t i o n s i n 3D for m ul t i -axis m a c h i n i
n g operations and complex shapes, with ease of CNC manufacture interface.
• Improved facility for simulation of Robot handling.
• Ability to calculate cross-sectional areas, surface areas, and volumes.
• Ability to interface with a finite stress analysis package.

Limitations of Surface modelling:

• No comprehension of solid volume with resulting ambiguities.
• Hidden lines cannot be removed easily.
• Some surface models give unreliable volume data depending on the accuracy of
surface definitions.

c. Solid Modelling: A solid model is described in terms of the volumetric shape which it
occupies. Solid modelling is thus the only technique which, provides a full, unambiguous
description of a 3D shape. This type of modelling is the very recent and the most advanced
of the three models.

Advantages o f Solid modelling:

• Complete definition of volumetric shape, (i.e.) Easy to calculate area, volume,
• mass, Centre of gravity and moment of inertia etc.
• Ability to distinguish between the inside and outside of an object. Ability to detect
unwanted interference between components. Ability to provide automatic removal of
hidden lines.
• Ability to assemble 3D models and to see the exploded views.
• Solid m o d e l l i n g greatly i m p r o v e s e f f i c i e n c y i n m a n y d e s i g n a n d m a n u f a c t
u r i n g applications.
• Automatic linkage of data between all views.
• Large amount of editing is possible.
• Ability to provide clear, automatic 3D section views through components, with
particular advantages on complex assemblies.
• Analytical advantages, including efficient construction of finite elements for
analysis.
• (Such as structural, thermal, etc.).
• Improved simulation of mechanism dynamics, tool path verification,
and robot handling.
 • Ability to incorporate extensive color choice and tone control. It also
possible to manipulate the light source and produce shadow effects and
background settings.

Types of Solid Modelling:

Solid modelling is basically classified into three types. They are, Constructive Solid
Geometry (CSG) modelling, Constructive Representation (C-Rep) modelling, Boundary
Representation (B-Rep) modelling. In CSG a complex model can be constructed in a building
block manner using primitives (such as Block, Cylinder, Cone and Sphere.) by using Boolean
operation (such as combining shapes or subtracting or intersecting them from each other. It
is relatively easy to construct. It is compact in storage requirement, but slow in producing
pictures. Constructing the C-Rep model, solid primitives may be created by sweeping 2D
areas in 3D space as with surface modelling, but with the essential difference that one solid
volume is now generated. Then by doing Boolean operations solid models are constructed.
To create models using B-Rep, the same techniques may be used. Ie. Primitives may be
formed with linear or rotational sweeps and composite shapes built up using Boolean
operations. C-Rep modellers recognize a composite body in terms of the primitive solids from
which it was built, where as a B- Rep modeller recognize that body in terms of the edges
and faces. The main advantage of B-Rep modeling is the boundary profiles which may be
more easily modified. B-Rep systems are more demanding on memory capacity. CAD/CAM
softwares employ C-Rep, CSG and B-Rep modelling concepts.

B) Assembly:
An assembly is a collection of independent parts. It is important to understand the nature
and the structure of dependencies between parts in an assembly to be able to model the
assembly properly. The assembly model must include the spatial positions and hierarchical
relationship among the parts, and the assembly (attachment) relationships (mating
conditions) between parts. The most natural way to represent the hierarchical relationships
between the various parts of an assembly is an assembly tree. An assembly is divided into
several subassemblies at different levels. Each subassembly composed of various parts.
The leaves of the tree represent individual parts or subassemblies. Assembly planning is a
key to creating successful assemblies, especially the large ones that are typically
encountered in practice. The important issue is not only creating the assembly, but also
updating it in the future when design changes are made to the individual parts. These
updates should be done automatically and correctly. When a designer changes some of the
assembly parameters, the others should update accordingly. Factors to be considered in
assembly are; Identify the dependencies between the components of an assembly, Identify
the dependencies between the features of each part, and Analyse the order of assembling the
parts. When using mating conditions to assemble two parts, we have to keep in mind there
are six degrees of freedom for an object. Three translations and three rotations. A part should
be fully constrained to allow the creation of the correct assembly. Types of mating
conditions includes; Coincident, Concentric, Tangent, Parallel, Perpendicular, Distance. The
assembly is divided into three types. They are; Top down assembly, Bottom up
assembly and Combination of both.

C) Drafting
An Engineering Drawing serves as a tool to document a design and communicate it to the
entire engineering enterprises, from production, inspection, and assembly to sales and
marketing. After designers finalize the design of the part or a product, they document
their design ideas and specifications in a drawing accurately and thoroughly. The drawing
becomes a reference that is used during the remainder of the product life cycle after design.
Drawing Structure: The drawing structure usually consists of views, a title block, a bill of
material, and labels and notes. The views are laid out in an ordered fashion according to the
rules of orthographic views. Isometric views and sectional views can be added to the drawing.
Each view displays dimensions and tolerances to fully define the part. The title block is
usually located in the bottom right corner of the drawing. It contains information’s such as
company name, part number, drawing number, revision number, sheet number, materials
and finish general tolerances, drawing scale, sheet size, revision block, angle of projection,
unit and drawn by / checked by. The Bill of Material is a table that is usually located in
the top right corner or above the title block of the drawing. It is usually used in assembly
drawings to list item number, quantity, part number, material and description. The labels and
notes provide additional information about the design that cannot be conveyed by dimensions.
It includes instructions on manufacturing, machining, machining, assembly, surface finish,
etc.

Model and Drawing Associativity: CAD system provides a two-way associativity between
model and drawing modes. If a designer makes a geometric change in the model mode,
the change is reflected in the drawing mode. Alternatively if the designer changes a model
dimension in one of the views of a drawing the model is automatically updated to reflect the
change after the designer uses a rebuild or update or regenerate command.

Drawing Content: A drawing usually has model views, dimension, tolerances, annotations,
Bill of Materials, assembly instructions, machining instructions, surface finish and roughness
symbols.

Methods of Angle of Projection: The location of the projection plane relative to the observer
and the model defines the method of angle of projection also known as type of projection.
The projection plane can either be between the observer and the model (3rd angle projection),
or it can be behind the model and away from the observer (1st angle projection). In first
angle method the projected view is the opposite view of what the view name indicates. In
the third angle method the projected view is the same as what the view name indicates.

Types of Views: CAD system provides us with various types of views that we can use in a
drawing depending on the complexity of the model. Various types of views that can be
included in drawing are; projected views, named views (such as front, top, left, right, top,
bottom, isometric), auxiliary views (custom views), sectional views (such as full section,
half section, revolved section, removed section, successive section, etc.), detailed view.

Types of Dimensions: Different types of dimensions are, Cartesian (along X or

horizontal and Y or vertical axes of the drawing), radial (a circle radius or diameter), angular
(to dimension an angle), true length (for dimensions that are not along X or Y axis. Eg. True
length of an arc.), and ordinate (uses same reference for all dimensions that are in one
direction) dimensions.

Annotations: Annotating a drawing means adding notes and labels to it. These annotations
are required to add information to a drawing above and beyond dimensions and tolerances.
Notes and labels may be with leader or without the leader.

Tolerances: Tolerances allow for variability during manufacturing because there is no

perfection in all manufacturing conditions. Designers are responsible for assigning tolerances
to dimensions based on the functional requirements of the design. The higher the tolerances,
the more expensive it is to make the part.
Dimensioning Rules: The most important rules in dimensioning are,

• Provide the size and location of each feature in the drawing.

• Dimension features in the view that should show their true size and shape.
• Use diameter dimension for circles and radial dimensions for arcs.
• Omit unnecessary dimensions.
• Ensure that dimensions are large enough to see, spaced out from each other, and
are placed away from the profile.
• Provide a gap between profile lines and dimension extension lines. This eliminates any
ambiguity about the profile entities.
• Use a consistent size & style of leader lines, text and arrows throughout the drawing.
• Avoid over or under dimensioning.
• Use maximum material condition to display tolerance dimensions on a drawing.

Editing Drawings: Editing a drawing includes manipulating views, dimensions, and

annotations. Manipulating views includes replacing, positioning, and scaling them as well
as setting hidden line removal and tangent edge display. Manipulating dimensions includes
positioning, changing their text size, arrowheads, fonts, etc.

Benefits of implementing CAD:

The following benefits can be achieved by implementing CAD.

• Improved engineering productivity.
• Shorter lead time
• Reduced engineering personnel requirements. Customer modifications are easier to
make. Faster response to requests for quotations. Avoidance of subcontracting to meet
schedules. Minimized transcription errors.
• Improved accuracy of design.
• In analysis, easier recognition of component interaction. Provides better functional
analysis to reduce prototype testing. Assistance in preparation of documentation.
• Designs have more standardization.
• Better designs provided.
• Improved productivity in tool design.
• Better knowledge of costs provided.
• Reduced training time for routine drafting tasks, and NC part programming.
• Fewer errors in NC part programming.
• Provides the potential for using more existing parts and tooling.
• Helps ensure designs are appropriate to existing manufacturing techniques.
• Saves material and machining time by optimization.
• Provides operational results on the status of work in progress.
• Make the management of design personnel on projects more effective.
• Assistance in inspection of complicated parts.
• Better communication interfaces and greater understanding among engineers, designers,
drafters, management, and different project groups.

Result:

Thus, the study of the CAD is done on modelling, assembly and drafting fundamentals
for further experiments.
 CENTRAL INSTITUTE OF PETROCHEMICALS ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY, RAIPUR
(Formerly Central Institute of Plastics Engineering & Technology)

Course: B. Tech Semester: 3rd semester

Branch : Plastics Engineering Subject Code: B095322(095)
Subject Name: CAD/ CAM Lab

Experiments: 02

Aim: To understand the fundamentals of Computer Aided Manufacturing

Computer Aided Manufacturing:

Computer Aided Manufacturing may be defined as the use of computer systems to plan,
manage, and control the operations of a manufacturing plant through either direct or indirect
computer interface with plants production resources. Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM)
refers any automatic manufacturing process which is controlled by computers. The
applications of CAM can be broadly classified into two groups. They are; Computer
monitoring and control, and Manufacturing support applications. The computer is directly
interfaced with the manufacturing apparatus for monitoring and control functions in the
manufacturing process. The computer is used offline to provide plans, schedules, forecasts,
instructions and information by which the industries production resources can be managed
more effectively.

CAM now embraces many different automatic manufacturing processes. These includes
Milling, Turning, Flame cutting, Laser cutting, Punching and Spot-Welding etc. Parellel
developments in computer controlled robots and automated factories led to the development
of computer manufacturing units, controlled by central computer systems and organized
under the concept known as Flexible Manufacturing Systems.
The term CAM has thus come into use a general heading for all these disciplines and many
other emerging computer controlled manufacturing technology.

The important elements of CAM are,

Computer Numerical Control (CNC)
Direct Numerical Control (DNC)
Adaptive Control (AC)
Computer Controlled Robotics manufacture and Assembly.
Flexible Manufacturing Systems. (FMS)
Computer Aided Inspection (CAI) techniques.
Computer Aided Testing (CAT) techniques.
Computer Aided Process Planning (CAPP) techniques.
Computer Integrated Production Management Systems (CIPMS)
Computer Aided Quality Control (CAQC) techniques.
Computer Integrated Manufacturing systems (CIM).
Variable Mission Manufacturing (VMM).
a) Benefits and advantages of CAM:

Advantages of CAM are concerned with its accomplishment of the following objectives.
 • Higher production rates with low work forces.
• Less likelihood of human error and the consequences of human unreliability.
• Greater versatility of manufactured form.
• Cost savings due to increased production efficiency. (eg. Less material wastage)
and increased efficiency of storage and assembly.
• Repeatability of production processes via storage of data. Superior products.

b) Reason for implementing CAD/CAM:

• Increased productivity due to less time consumed calculations, data storage and
retrieval.
• Better quality as the designer can examine a wide range of design alternatives and analyse
each, more thoroughly before selecting one.
• Better communication by design documents such as drawings, part list, bill of
material and specifications as used to communicate to design to those who will
manufacture it.
• Common database is one of the most important benefits. This will help to eliminate
the age old wall separating function.

c) Part programming:

Numerical Control Part Programming is the procedure by which the sequence of processing
steps to be performed on the NC machine is planned and documented. It involves the
preparation of a punched tape (or other input medium) used to transmit the processing
instruction to the machine tool. The most common input medium is punched tape. There are
two basic methods of preparing punched tape. Manual part programming and Computer
Assisted Part Programming.

Manual Part Programming: To prepare a part program using the manual method, the
programmer writes the machine instructions on a special form called a part
programming manuscript. The instructions must be prepared in a very precise manner because
the typist prepares the NC tape directly from the manuscript. Manuscript is a listing of the
relative tool and work piece locations. It also includes other data such as preparatory
commands, miscellaneous instructions, and speed/feed specifications, all of which are needed
to operate the machine under tape control. Manual programming is ideally suited for point-to-
point applications.

Computer Assisted Part Programming: In the more complicated point-to-point jobs and in
contouring applications, manual part programming becomes an extremely tedious task and
subject to errors. In these instances it is much more appropriate to employ the high speed digital
computer to assist in the part programming process. It saves time and results in a more accurate
and more efficient part program.
In computer assisted part programming punched tape preparation is divided into two parts.
1. Part programmer’s job.
2. Computers job.
The part programmer’s responsibility in Computer Assisted Part Programming consists of two
basic steps.
1. Defining the work part geometry
2. Specifying the operation sequence and tool path.
 The computer’s job in computer assisted part programming consists of the following steps.
Input translation, Arithmetic calculation, Cutter offset computation, Post processor. The p a r t
pr og r am m er e n t e r s t h e program written in the APT or other language. The input
translation component converts the coded instructions contained in the program into computer
usable form preparatory to further processing. The arithmetic calculation unit of the system
consists of a comprehensive set of subroutines for solving the mathematics required to
generate the part surface. These subroutines are called by the various part programming
language statements. The second task of the part programmer is that of constructing the tool
path. The actual tool path is different from the part outline because the tool path is defined as
the path taken by the centre of the cutter. The purpose of the cutter offset computation is to
offset the tool path from the desired part surface. The post processor is a separate computer
program that has been written to prepare punched tape for a specific machine tool. The input
of the post processor is the output from other three components and the output of the post
processor is the NC tape.

Different types of words (codes) used in the formation of a block are;

Sequence Number (N-words): This is used to identify the block.
Preparatory word (G-words): This is used to prepare the controller for instructions that
are to follow.
Coordinate (X, Y, and Z words): These gives the coordinate positions to the tool.
Feed rate (F-word): This specifies the feed in a machine operation.
Cutting speed (S-word): This specifies the cutting speed of the process, the rate at which
the spindle rotates.
Tool selection (T-word): This specifies which tool is to be used in the operation.
Miscellaneous function (M-word): This is used to specify certain miscellaneous or
auxiliary functions which may be available on the machine tool.
End of Block (EOB): To identify the end of instruction an end of block symbol is
punched on the tape.

C) CREO PARAMETRIC:
Creo Parametric, formerly known, together with Creo Elements/Pro,
as Pro/Engineer (commonly referred to as "Pro E") and Wildfire, is a solid modeling
or CAD, CAM, CAE, and associative 3D modeling application, running on Microsoft Windows.
Creo Parametric should not be confused with Creo Elements/Direct Modeling, which was Co
Create ME10 (2D) and or ME30 (3D) CAD Products. The ex-Co Create CAD Products are now
owned by PTC and offered as "Creo Elements/Direct Drafting" and Creo Elements/Direct
Modeling".

Result:
Thus, the study of the CAD is done with modelling, assembly and drafting fundamentals
for further experiments.
 CENTRAL INSTITUTE OF PETROCHEMICALS ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY,
RAIPUR
(Formerly Central Institute of Plastics Engineering & Technology)

Course : B.Tech Semester : 3th

semester Branch : Plastics Engineering Subject
Code: B095322(095) Subject Name: CAD/ CAM Lab

Experiments: 03

Aim: To understand the fundamentals of AutoCAD software and basic commands for
creating and editing two dimensional drawings

AutoCAD:

AutoCAD is the first developed CAD software and the mostly used software for the
2D drawings. AutoCAD also capable of making 3D models. AutoCAD is developed and
marketed by Autodesk Inc. AutoCAD software widely used in architecture,
construction, manufacturing, etc. It has become the basic, tool in industries to create
Blueprints, Floor Plans, 3D Models and detailed construction.

Basic drawing commands used in AUTOCAD

The following basic main commands are used in AutoCAD as a create, edit and
support tools.

GRID: Displays a grid of dots at a desired spacing on the screen.

SNAP: Specifies a "round off" interval so that points entered with the
mouse can be locked into alignment with the grid spacing.
CIRCLE: Draws circles of any size.
LINE: Draws straight lines between two points
ARC: Draws an arc (any part of a circle or curve) through three known
points.
RECTANGLE: Draw a rectangle between two diagonal points.
LIMITS: Sets the size of the drawing paper.
ZOOM: Enlarges or reduces the display of a drawing.
PAN: Allows you to move your view point around the drawing without
changing the magnification factor.
CHANGE: Alters properties of selected objects.
STRETCH: Stretches an object by selecting a portion of it.
ERASE: Erases entities from the drawing.
EXTEND: Lengthens a line to end precisely at a boundary edge.
TRIM: Trims a line to end precisely at a cutting edge.
LAYER: Creates named drawing layers and assigns color and linetypes
properties to it.
ARRAY: Makes multiple copies of selected objects in a rectangular or
circular pattern
COPY: Draws a copy of selected objects.
MIRROR: Makes mirror images of existing objects.
SCALE: To resize the object proportionately.
POLYGON: To draw regular polygon.
ROTATE: Rotates the object to a certain angle.
MOVE: Moves designated entities to another location.
OFFSET: Constructs an entity parallel to another entity at a specified
distance.
FILLET: Changes any corner to a rounded corner.
CHAMFER: Changes any corner to an angled corner.
OSNAP: Instantly locates exact points relative to existing objects.
TEXT: Draws text characters of any size.
DIMENSION: To dimension the previously drawn object.
BHATCH: Allows the user to crosshatch areas of a section view.
UNDO: Undoes the last command.
PRINT: To Print the object drawing.
QSAVE: To save the current drawing.
JOIN: To join similar objects to form a single unbroken object.
DIMSTYLE: Creates and modifies dimension style.
DIST: To measure the distance and angle between two points
LIST: To list out the properties of the selected object.
MATCHPROP: Applies the properties of the selected object to other object
LINETYPE: To load, set and modify line types.

Result:

Thus, the fundamentals of AutoCAD software is studied with basic commands for
further experiments.
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 CENTRAL INSTITUTE OF PETROCHEMICALS ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY, RAIPUR
(Formerly Central Institute of Plastics Engineering & Technology)

Course: B. Tech Semester: 3rd semester

Branch: Plastics Engineering Subject Code: B095322(095)
Subject Name: CAD/ CAM Lab

Experiments: 04

Aim: To understand the fundamentals of NX software and basic solid and surface
modelling commands.

CREO PARAMETRIC:
Creo Parametric, formerly known, together with Creo Elements/Pro,
as Pro/Engineer (commonly referred to as "Pro E") and Wildfire, is a solid modeling
or CAD, CAM, CAE, and associative 3D modeling application, running on Microsoft
Windows.

Creo Parametric should not be confused with Creo Elements/Direct Modeling, which
was Cocreate ME10 (2D) and or ME30 (3D) CAD Products. The ex-Cocreate CAD
Products are now owned by PTC and offered as "Creo Elements/Direct Drafting" and
Creo Elements/Direct Modeling".

Basic drawing commands used in Creo:

The following basic main commands are used in Creo for creating and editing solid
or surface models.

SKETCH: Create a sketch in the current application.

DATUM PLANE: Creates a datum plane used to construct other features.
EXTRUDE: Creates a feature by extruding a section along a vector.
REVOLVE: Creates a feature by revolving a section about an axis.
DATUM AXIS: Creates a datum axis used to construct other features.
DATUM CSYS: Creates a d a t u m Coordinate system u s e d t o c o n s t r u c t other
features.
POINT: Create points.
LINE: Creates line feature.
ARC / CIRCLE: Creates arc and circle features.
BASIC CURVE: Provide alternative but non associative curve creation and editing
tools.
CHAMFER: Chamfers a sharp corner between two coplanar lines or curves.
RECTANGLE: Creates a rectangle by selecting two diagonal corners.
POLYGON: Creates a polygon with specified number of sides.
ELLIPSE: Creates an ellipse with a specified center point and dimensions.
HELIX: Creates a helix with a specified number of turns, pitch, radius, turn
direction and orientation.
STUDIO SPLINE: Dynamically creates and edits splines by dragging defining points or
poles.
TEXT: Creates text as a design element.
BLOCK: Creates a block by defining corner locations and dimensions.
CYLINDER: Creates a cylinder by defining axis location and dimensions.
CONE: Creates a cone by defining axis location and dimensions.
SPHERE: Creates a Sphere by defining axis location and dimensions.
HOLE: Add a hole to one or more solid bodies in a part or assembly with
options for counter bored, countersunk, and threaded.
BOSS: Add cylindrical boss on a planar face of a solid body.
POCKET: Remove material from a solid body of modifies a sheet with faces
made by projecting a section along a vector.
PAD: Add material to a solid body or modifies a sheet body with faces
made by projecting a section along a vector
SLOT: Adds a passage through or into a body in the shape of a straight slot.
GROOVE: Adds an external/internal groove to a cylindrical/conical face of solid
body.
TRIM BODY: Trims of a portion of a body using face or datum plane.
SPLIT BODY: Divides a body using a face or datum plane or other geometries.
EDGE BLEND: Rounds sharp edges between faces.
FACE BLEND: Ads tangent blend faces between selected set of faces.
CHAMFER: Chamfers sharp edges between faces.
DRAFT: Modifies faces by changing the angle relative to a draw direction.
DRAFT BODY: Adds and matches d r a f t s o n both s i d e s of parting surface and
automatically fills undercut regions with materials.
OFFSET FACE: Offsets a set of faces from their current locations.
SHELL: Modifies th e solid body by applying wall thickness & opening
selected faces.
SCALE BODY: Scales a solid or sheet body.
UNITE: Combines the volume of two or more solid bodies into a single
body.
SUBTRACT: Subtracts the volume of one solid body from other.
INTERSECT: Creates a body containing the volumes shared by two different
bodies.
SEW: Combines sheet bodies by sewing common edges together.
PATTERN FEATURE: Copies features into many patterns or layouts.
EXTRACT BODY: Creates a body by copying a face or set of faces or another body.
MIRROR FEATURE: Copies a feature and mirrors across a plane.
MIRROR BODY: Copies a body and mirrors across a plane.
INSTANCE GEOMETRY: Copies geometries into various pattern arrays.
RULED: Creates a body between two sections where the ruled shape is linear
transition between the sections.
THROUGH CURVES: Creates a body through multiple sections where the shape
changes to pass through each sections.
THROUGH CURVE MESH: Creates a body through a mesh of cross sections and guides to
form shape fits within mesh of curves.
BOUNDED PLANE: Creates a planer sheet body enclosed by a set of connected planer
curves.

Result:
Thus, t h e fundamentals of N X s o f t w a r e and b a s i c s o l i d a n d s u r f a c e
m o d e l l i n g commands are understood for creating solid and surface models in
further exercises.
CENTRAL INSTITUTE OF PETROCHEMICALS ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY, RAIPUR
(Formerly Central Institute of Plastics Engineering & Technology)
Course : B.Tech Semester : 3th semester
Branch : Plastics Engineering Subject Code: B095322(095)
Subject Name: CAD/ CAM Lab

Experiments: 05

Aim: To draw the following 2D drawing using AutoCAD and Creo software.

Commands used:
AutoCAD: Limits, line, arc, circle, offset, copy, move, mirror, dimension linear, aligned
and radius; trim, extend, erase, modify, match properties.

Creo: Sketch, profile, line, arc, circle, quick trim, quick extend, m i r r o r , dimensional
constraints, geometrical constraints.

Step by step procedure:

AutoCAD:
Create a new file with mm unit and set the drawing limits.
Draw lines horizontal, vertical and at angles 30 degree with vertical line.
Draw circles with required dimension of diameter 90 and 55 mm.
Connect the big and small circle with two parallel lines by offset command from the
inclined lines drawn.
Trimming the e x c e s s portion with trim command and extending the lines to the
required length and erasing unwanted.
Creating two circles of dia. 20 and 36 on the inclined lines 30 to the vertical from the main
centre to the small circle centre as 60mm on both inclined lines.
Connecting the outer smaller circle of 36 mm dia. with the 90 mm dia circle with lines.
Making radius of 14mm using fillet command between Dia. 90 & 36 mm circles and
trimming using trim command.
Making radius of 17mm between two Dia. 36 mm circles and trimming the other lines not
required.
Using Mirror command, mirroring the upper side geometry created with both left and right
side with smaller circles, lines, fillets, trim, etc. with respect to the horizontal line as a mirror
line.
Dimensioning the d r a w i n g with linear, aligned, radius and d i a m e t e r dimensions.
Editing the line, arrow, etc. properties and apply the same for the similar dimensions using
match properties command. Saving the final drawing.

Creo:
Create a new file in mm, and select sketch command, choose XY plane.
Draw the lines and arcs using the profile command on the sketch plane.
Specified the r e qui r ed dimensions using dimensional constraints as per the given
drawing.
Specified geometrical constraints such as collinear, tangent, concentric, etc.
Used sketch creation tools such as circle, arc, etc.
Used sketch commands such as quick trim, quick extend and mirror.
Checked the sketch is fully constraint without any auto constraint.
Finish the sketch when it is fully constraint.
Result:
Thus the given two dimensional drawing is created using AutoCAD and Creo software
CENTRAL INSTITUTE OF PETROCHEMICALS ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY, RAIPUR
(Formerly Central Institute of Plastics Engineering & Technology)

Course: B. Tech Semester: 3th semester

Branch : Plastics Engineering Subject Code: B095322(095)
Subject Name: CAD/ CAM Lab

Experiments: 06

Aim: To draw the 3D solid model for the following isometric drawing using Creo
parametric software.

Commands used:
Sketch, Datum plane, Extrude, Hole, unite, subtract, Mirror feature, offset.

Step by Step procedure:

Draw a sketch in YZ plane and constraint the it fully without any auto constraints, finish the
sketch and extrude it. This sketch covers Plate in YZ plane, dia 44 & 22 mm circles, two semi
circles of R18 and R32. First extrude of plate of only 10mm thickness, excluding 2
circles and 2 semi circles.
Next extrude of circle Dia. 44mm on both X directions (-20mm to 20mm) and unite it with
plate.
Third time extrude the rectangular portion of plate size, 110 mm x 66mm in the -X
direction for 10mm and unit with the first plate extrude.
Then again extrude the inner circle of Dia. 22mm on both side of X direction for 20mm
and subtract from the main body.
Using hole option, create a hole on the plate from hole centre to plate centre as
47.5mm and from plate bottom to hole centre as 44mm.
Using Mirror feature option mirror the hole with reference to the X plane at the centre
off plate.
Extruding of the semi-circle of R32mm in X direction from -10mm to 74mm and unit it
with main body.
Then create a sketch in XY plane and extrude for the circle of R15mm, 40mm from centre
of main body in Y direction and 42mm in X direction. Extrude it for 22mm height and unite it
with the main solid.
Make a hole at the centre of R15 mm circular projection and Mirror the feature created
including the hole in left side to right side with Mirror command. Then extend the flat
surface till covering the cylindrical surface using offset command and unite it with main body.
Do the same for other side also.
Create a sketch in the XZ plane for the rib projection, extrude it on both sides for 5mm each.
Then extend the flat surface created in the bottom and top of rib above and below the
cylindrical surfaces using offset commands and unite it with main body.

Result:
Thus the three dimensional solid modelling of the given isometric drawing is completed
successfully using Creo software.
 CENTRAL INSTITUTE OF PETROCHEMICALS ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY, RAIPUR
(Formerly Central Institute of Plastics Engineering & Technology)

Course : B.Tech Semester : 3th

semester Branch : Plastics Engineering Subject
Code: B095322(095) Subject Name: CAD/ CAM Lab

Experiments: 07

Aim: To draw the 3D surface model for the given bottle drawing using C r e o p a r a m e t r i c
software.

Commands used:
Sketch, Revolve, Swept, Shell, unite, edge blend.

Step by step procedure:

Start the sketch in XZ plane, draw the sketch, fully constraint the sketch as per
given dimension and revolve it with respect to the centre axis.
Make the body to a bottle by removing top face and maintaining wall thickness
uniformly using shell command.
Create a helix by specifying the number
of turn, pitch, diameter, left / right
hand,
etc. for creating thread.
Create another sketch in the XY plane
for thread cross section as per
dimension, make the degrees of
freedoms are fully constraint. The
cross section of thread is to be swept
with the guide as helix.
Use swept option to sweep the cross
section with the help of helix guide
and
unite it with the main body.
Apply edge blend on the sharp edges
of the thread.

Result:
Thus, the three-dimensional model of a
given bottle is made successfully using
Creo software
CENTRAL INSTITUTE OF PETROCHEMICALS ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY, RAIPUR
(Formerly Central Institute of Plastics Engineering & Technology)

Course : B.Tech Semester : 3th semester

Branch : Plastics Engineering Subject Code: B095322(095)
Subject Name: CAD/ CAM Lab

Experiments: 08

Aim: To create three dimensional models of fork end, Eye end, Taper pin, Collar and Pin
of a knuckle joint using Creo Parametric Software and assembling the same using necessary
assembly constraint.

Commands used:
Sketch, Extrude, Unite, Subtract, Revolve, edge blend, polygon, Geometrical constraints:
Touch/Align, Concentric, Centre, Distance.

Step by step Procedure:

Fork End:
Create a file, in the name of fork end, make sketch in YZ plane, draw two concentric
circles of dia. 30 and 60 mm respectively and fully constrained it.
Using extrude command extrude the circles at a distance start at 18 mm and ends at
40mm in both side one after other.
Now start another sketch in XY plane.
Using rectangle and circle command make a section consisting of a rectangle and a
semicircle.
Using extrude command by symmetry method at a distance 18mm both sides. Then unite
it with unite command with both side cylindrical parts made to form a single base part.
Now start sketch in the face of the 36 mm square of the model (in YZ plane). Using
curve – polygon command, make an octagon as per required dimension. Then
Extrude the octagon at 45 mm and unite with base part.
Now at the face of octagon make a cylindrical projection using Boss command.

Eye End:
Create a new file, named Eye end, make sketch in XY plane, draw two concentric circles
of dia. 30 and 60 mm respectively, and fully constrained it.
Using Extrude command, extrude t h e circles both sides 18 mm, to form a hollow
cylinder.
Now start the sketch in XY plane, using rectangle command make a rectangle of 33 mm
width, outer edge is 75 mm from the circle centre, and constrained it.
Extrude the rectangular portion both sides 16.5 mm from centre and unite it with
cylinder part.
Now start sketch in the face of the 33 mm square of the model.
Using curve – polygon command, make an octagon as per required dimension.
Then extrude the octagon at 45 mm and unite with base part.
 Now at the face of octagon make a cylindrical projection using Boss command.

Taper pin:
Create a new file, named Taper pin, Start the sketch in XZ plane, using profile option
make of one half of the section of model, fully constrained it without any auto
dimensions.
Revolve the sketch to 360 degree. Then save it.

Collar:
Create a new file, named Collar, Start the sketch in XY plane, using circle command,
make two concentric circles of Diameter 30 and 45 mm respectively, and fully constrained
it.
Extrude the sketch for 15mm.
Make other sketch in XZ plane in the middle of the collar thickness, draw the same taper
pin sketch using profile command, fully constrained it without any auto dimensions. Then
revolve the sketch to 360 degree and subtract from the collar. Then save it.

Pin:
Create a new file, named Collar, Start the sketch in XY plane, using circle command, make
two concentric circles of Diameter 30 and 45 mm respectively, and fully constrained it.
Extrude the outer circle for 15 mm. Then extrude the inner circle for 117 mm and unite with
the outer dia cylinder.
Make other sketch in XZ plane in the middle of the pin diameter, draw the same taper pin
sketch using profile command and fully constrained it.
Then revolve the sketch to 360 degree and subtract it from the pin. Then save it.

Assembly of parts:
Create a new file and name as knuckle joint assembly.
In the select assembly add the Fork end component and select absolute position. Using
add component option, add eye end part, using constraint option, select touch, centre
constraint, then assemble it with fork end.
Now add pin using component and select it as part, using constraint option, select
touch, centre constraint, then assemble it with fork end.
Then add collar from add component and use constraint option, select centre
constraint to assemble it with fork and pin. So that pin taper hole and collar taper hole is
aligned by the same centre constraint.
Now add taper pin using touch/align and distance constraints with the collar and pin.
Assembly is finished save the model.

Result:
Thus the three dimensional models of fork end, eye end, taper pin, collar and pin is
created using NX software and assembled successfully using assembly constraints.
CENTRAL INSTITUTE OF PETROCHEMICALS ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY, RAIPUR
(Formerly Central Institute of Plastics Engineering & Technology)
Course : B.Tech Semester : 3th semester Branch :
Plastics Engineering Subject Code: B095322(095) Subject Name:
CAD/ CAM Lab

Experiments: 09

Aim: To make the three dimensional solid model and prepare its top, front and right views in
drafting using Creo software.

Commands used:
Sketch, Extrude, Unite, Subtract, add sheet, base views, projected views, dimension, view
settings

Step by step procedure:

Make the given three di m ensi onal model using sketch, extrude, unite and subtract
commands. Save the model.
Go to the drafting module by selecting start – Drafting.
Select drawing sheet of required size, projection, orientation, etc. Template also may be selected
with the predefined title block and sheet orientation, projection, etc.
Select the add base view from insert – view menu and add the front view.
Using projected view command by right clicking the mouse and add right view and top view.
Using mouse right click on the view (mouse button 3 or MB3) settings, set the view hidden lines,
scale, etc. settings.
Select rapid dimension command and add required dimensions for the views.
Hide the view borders, from the preference – drafting.
Save the Drawing. Select the completed drawing and print the sheet.

Result:
Thus, the three- d i m e n s i o n a l solid model is made and its top, front and right views
are made successfully using Creo drafting.
CENTRAL INSTITUTE OF PETROCHEMICALS ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY, RAIPUR
(Formerly Central Institute of Plastics Engineering & Technology)

Course : B.Tech Semester : 3th semester

Branch : Plastics Engineering Subject Code: B095322(095)
Subject Name: CAD/ CAM Lab

Experiments: 10

Aim: To make the given three dimensional model in Creo and export it in STEP &
IGES format and import it in Creo software.

Commands used:
Sketch, Extrude, Chamfer, Hole, import, export, subtract.

Step by Step procedure:

Create a sketch in XZ plane, create a L shaped profile of size 40 x 75 mm height, and make
it fully constrained, then finish the
sketch.
Extrude the sketch to a height of
60mm.
Using Hole command, created a
through hole of Dia. 10 mm on 25 x
60 mm face and also make a through
hole of Dia. 20mm on 55 x 60 mm
face.
Using chamfer command, make a
chamfer of 15mm on one of the
top edges of wall thickness 15mm.
Make another sketch on 20 x 60 mm
face in the front of a rectangle of size
10 x 40 mm, and make it fully
constraint.
Then Extrude the rectangle to a
height of 40 mm and subtract from
the main body.
Save the part file.
Then use export command and select
STEP 203 format, select the model,
name and location of file to be saved
and choose ok. Part is converted to
step file. Save and close Creo software.
Open NX software, c h o o s e file – open, select the f i l e type as step, choose the file
converted into step, and select ok. The part is imported in to Creo software.

Result:
Thus the given three dimensional model is created in Creo software and exported in
to STEP format and imported successfully in NX software.
 CENTRAL INSTITUTE OF PETROCHEMICALS ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY, RAIPUR
(Formerly Central Institute of Plastics Engineering & Technology)
Course : B.Tech Semester : 3th semester
Branch : Plastics Engineering Subject Code: B095322(095) Subject Name:
CAD/ CAM Lab

EX. NO. 11 -CAM TURNING

Make the Guide pillar in NX and generate CNC program for the facing, turning, taper turning and
grooving operations using CAM turning in NX software.

To make the given two-dimensional drawing in NX and generate CNC program for the drilling, facing,
turning, taper turning and grooving operations using Turning in NX software CAM module.

Commands used:
Sketch, create tool, create geometry, create operation, WCS.
Step by Step procedure:
• Create a sketch in XZ plane as per the given dimensions using sketch command.
• Then save the part and enter into manufacturing module and select turning
environment.
• Keep the program created by default for the job setting.
• Created four nos. of tools; one for drilling with 20 mm cutter diameter and another one for
facing, turning and taper turning and the third tool for face grooving and the fourth one for OD
grooving operations.
• Then in the default geometry created, double click the MCS spindle icon. In the MCS spindle
dialog box, click on CSYS dialog and choose dynamic and selected the front centre point as origin
of the job and click ok. Then from Format menu, then WCS in that select origin option and select
the same origin then ok. Press W button in the keyboard to show the WCS visible. Now both WCS
and MCS are at the same position.
• Then under MCS_Spindle, double click on the turning_Workpiece; a turning workpiece dialog
opened. In that for specify part boundaries option, select the curve method and select the final part
geometry, then choose ok. For Specify blank boundaries option, select the curves type and select
the raw material drawing (rectangle of 90 x Dia.
130mm). Give ok to come out of workpiece selection. Now the raw material and finished
part are specified.
• Then click on Create operation icon, then select centre line drilling operation, select
program as program, tool as drilling tool, in the geometry as turning workpiece and method as Lathe
auxiliary then apply. Now the raw material and finish part to be made both shown
as shaded in display. Now the centerline drilling operation dialog opened. In that depth option
distance enter 45mm. Then click generate icon. It shows the drilling operation
generated. To verify the same click on the verify icon, then select 3D dynamic then click on play.
Now the operation simulation is displayed. Click on ok to complete and ok again to complete the
first operation.
• For the second operation, select facing, in the location; select the program as program, tool as
OD_55_L, geometry as turning workpiece, method as lathe auxiliary then apply. Now the facing
operation dialog box opened. In that, select cut strategy as linear zig, then click on cut region icon
edit. Now cut region dialog opened. In it, select axial trim plane 1 (limit option) choose the facing
limit then ok. Then enter cut depth maximum as
0.5mm, then click on generate icon. Facing operation is generated. To verify it, click on verify
icon, click on play. It shows facing operation simulation. Click ok and ok again to complete the
facing operation.
• For the third operation, select rough turn OD, in the location; select the program as
program, tool as OD_55_L, geometry as turning workpiece, method as lathe auxiliary then apply.
Now the rough turn OD operation dialog box opened. In that, select cut strategy as linear zig, then
click on cut region icon's edit. Now cut region dialog opened. In it,
select radial trim plane 1 (limit option) choose the turning limit, then ok. Then enter cut depth
maximum as 0.5mm, then click on generate icon. Turning operation is generated.
To verify it, click on verify icon, click on play. It shows turning operation simulation. Click ok and
ok again to complete the turning operation.
• For the fourth operation (taper turning), select rough turn OD, in the location; select the program
as program, tool as OD_55_L, geometry as turning workpiece, method as lathe auxiliary then apply.
Now the rough turn OD operation dialog box opened. In that, select cut strategy as linear zig,
then click on cut region icon's edit. Now cut region dialog opened. In it, select radial trim plane 1
(limit option) choose the taper starting point from the face side. Then select axial limit 1 and select
other end of taper, then ok. Then enter cut depth maximum as 0.5mm, then click on generate icon.
Taper Turning operation is generated. To verify it, click on verify icon, click on play. It shows taper
turning operation simulation. Click ok and ok again to complete the taper turning operation.
• For the fifth operation (OD groove), select Groove OD operation, and in location; select the program
as program, tool as OD_groove_L, geometry as turning workpiece, method as lathe auxiliary then
apply. Now the Groove OD operation dialog box opened. In that, select cut strategy as plung zig,
then click on cut region icon's edit. Now cut region dialog opened. In it, select radial trim plane 1
 (limit option) choose the turned surface any point and radial limit 2 select any one bottom face
point. Then select axial limit 1 as OD groove starting point, and for axial limit 2 as groove end
point, then select ok. Then enter step over as 75% of tool as maximum, then click on generate
icon. OD Groove operation is generated. To verify it, click on verify icon, click on play. It shows OD
Groove operation simulation. Click ok and ok again to complete the OD Groove operation.
• For the sixth operation (Face groove), select Groove_Face operation, and in location; select
the program as program, tool as Face_groove_L, geometry as turning workpiece, method as lathe
auxiliary then apply. Now the Groove Face operation dialog box opened. In that, select cut
strategy as plung zig, then click on cut region icon's edit. Now cut region dialog opened. In it,
select radial trim plane 1 (limit option) choose the faced surface's face groove starting point from
outer side and radial limit 2 select faced surface's groove end point. Then select axial limit 1 as
faced surface any point, and for axial limit 2 as face groove inner edge's point, then select ok.
Then enter step over as 75% of tool as maximum, then click on generate icon. Groove_Face
operation is generated. To verify it, click on verify icon, click on play. It shows Groove_Face
operation simulation. Click ok and ok again to complete the Face Groove operation.
• For converting the tool path generated into a CNC program, right click on the centerline operation,
select post process. In the post process dialog box, select Lathe 2 axis, then give file name, choose
unit as metric, then click apply and ok. Same way make CNC programs for all 5 remaining
operations also. Thus the required CNC programs are created.

Result:
Thus, the given two-dimensional drawing is created in NX software and CNC
programs of all six operations (Centerline Drilling, Facing, Turning, Taper Turning,
OD Grooving and Face Grooving) is also created using NX software.
***
 CENTRAL INSTITUTE OF PETROCHEMICALS ENGINEERING AND
TECHNOLOGY, RAIPUR
(Formerly Central Institute of Plastics Engineering &
Technology)
Date:-31.01.2023
Course : B.Tech th
Semester : 3 semester
Branch : Plastics Engineering Subject Code: B095322(095)
Subject Name: CAD/ CAM Lab

Experiments: 12-CAM MILLING

Make the following 3D model in NX and generate CNC program for the facing and pocket
milling operation using planer mill in NX software.

To make the given three-dimensional model in NX and generate CNC program for the facing and
pocket milling operation using planer mill in NX software CAM module.

Commands used:
Block, Pocket, create tool, create geometry, create operation, WCS.

Step by Step procedure:

• Create a block of size 100 x 100 x 60 mm size using block command.
• Make a rectangular pocket on the top face of the block using pocket command, rectangular
pocket option with the pocket length of 60 mm x width of 60 mm and depth of 10 mm with the corner
radius of 10 mm.
• Then save the part and enter into manufacturing module and selecting planer mill environment.
• Keep the program created by
default for the job setting.
• Created two nos. of tools one for
facing with 25 mm cutter diameter
and another one for pocket milling
with 12 mm diameter end mill cutter
using the create tool command. In that
dialogue box selected mill tool as sub
type given name for the tool as Face
mill cutter 25 and applied. In the
milling tool dialog box typed the
diameter as 25mm and given ok.
Again created End Mill cutter in
the same way by giving the tool
name as Endmillcutter12 and
apply. In the milling tool dialog
box typed diameter as 12 and ok.
• Then in the default geometry
created, double click the MCS
Mill icon. In the MCS Mill dialog
box, click on CSYS dialog and type as CSYS object and selected the top face of the job and click ok.
Then from Format menu, then WCS in that selected Orient option. A CSYS dialog opened. In that
selected CSYS of object as type and selected top face of the job and click ok. Press W button in the
keyboard to show the WCS visible. Now both WCS and MCS are at the same position (at the centre
of the top face).
• Then under MCS_MILL double click on the Workpiece; a workpiece dialog opened.
In that for specify part select the job made. For Specify blank, select the bounding block type and
add 5 mm more on Z+ direction and click on ok. Now the raw
material and finished part are
specified.
• Then click on Create operation icon, then select floor and wall operation (for facing), in the
location program - select program; for tool - select facemillcutter25; for geometry - select workpiece
and method- select mill finish then click on ok. Now the floor wall operation dialog box appears.
In that select the specify cut area floor icon and select the top face then ok. Cut pattern as Zig, Step
over as constant with the maximum horizontal distance between tool path as 80% of tool diameter. Also
given 5mm for blank thickness; depth per cut as 0.25mm then click on generate icon. Tool path is
generated. Then click verify icon, 3Ddynamic then click on play icon. It shows the 3D simulation of
facing operation. Then click on ok then again ok to complete the facing operation.
• Then for pocket milling operation, click on create operation icon. In that select planer mill
operation. In the tool select endmillcutter12; for geometry - select workpiece and method - select mill
finish then click on ok. In the planer dialog box, select specify part boundaries icon and select top face
and floor face of the pocket then ok. Then for specify blank boundary choose curves and edges mode
and select the top outer edges as blank boundary then click ok and ok again. Then for specify floor,
choose the floor face of the pocket and give ok. Keep follow part for cut pattern, step over as % tool
flat and in percent of flat diameter box type 80. Then for cut levels type 0.25mm and ok. Then click
on generate icon. The pocket milling operation tool path is generated. To verify the operation, click on
verify icon, and then click play icon. Now the 3D simulation of the pocket milling operation is
shown. Then click on ok, ok again to complete the operation.
• For converting the tool path generated into a CNC program, right click on the facing operation, select
post process. In the post process dialog box, select mill 3 axis, then give file name, choose unit as
metric, then click apply and ok. Same way for pocket milling also. Thus the required CNC program is
created.

Result:
Thus, the given three-dimensional model is created in NX software and CNC program is also created
for facing and pocket milling operation using NX software.
 CENTRAL INSTITUTE OF PETROCHEMICALS ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY, RAIPUR
(Formerly Central Institute of Plastics Engineering & Technology)
Course : B.Tech Semester : 3th semester
Branch :Plastics Engineering Subject Code: B095322(095)
Subject Name: CAD/ CAM Lab

Experiments: 13-CAM SURFACE MILLING

Make the following 3D model in NX, create its core, cavity and generate CNC program for the core
rough and finish milling operations using contour mill in NX software.

Aim:
To make the given three-dimensional model in NX, create its core, cavity and generate CNC program for
the core rough and finish milling operations using contour mill in NX software.

Commands used:
Extrude, edge blend, shell, create tool, create geometry, create operation, WCS.

Step by Step procedure:

• Create a cylinder of Diameter 52
mm and height 22 mm using
Extrude command with draft angle
of 10 degree per side. Then select
edge blend icon and apply 7mm
radius on the top edge. Then click
on shell icon and select bottom
face of cylinder and give 2mm as
shell thickness and apply.
• The part is created. Save the file and
close the file.
• Then click on Mold wizard module,
initialize project icon, select the part file, set the path location for saving the file, set unit as
millimeter then click ok. The part is now imported in to Mold wizard.
• Then c l i c k o n t h e M o l d C S Y S icon, use current WCS then ok. Then c l i c k o n
shrinkage. In the shrinkage dialog box (scale body) give 1.015 in the uniform scale factor
(meaning that 1.5% shrinkage for PP material) and click ok.
• Then click on workpiece icon. In that default workpiece size, you can apply and ok.
• Then click on check regions icon, in that click on calculate button, apply, then click on face sub
division, in that click on set color on all faces, then apply, next click on region sub division, in that
click on set regions color icon, then click ok. Then click on define regions icon, in that tick on
create regions as well as create parting lines then ok (The regions of core and cavity is extracted and
parting line is also created and extracted).
• Then click on design parting surface icon, in that click on bounded plane method, (it creates planer
surface from the extracted parting line) then apply and cancel.
• Now click on define cavity and core icon, in that choose cavity region then apply (it creates cavity),
then click ok. Now choose core region and apply (it creates core) then ok. Then click on cancel
to exit the dialog box.
• Now the core and cavity of the cup part is made. To open the core part, first right clicks on the
ex14_parting
 file and choose ex14_top file (it open the main top assembly file). In that expand the ex14_layout sub
assembly
(by clicking the + symbol) and then again expand the ex14_prod sub assembly. It shows the ex14_core
and ex14_cavity files (it is the core and cavity parts respectively). Right click on the ex14_core
and select make displayed part. It opens core part file.
• Now choose the Ctrl+Alt+M (manufacturing module), select contour mill
environment.
• Keep the program created by default for the job setting.
• Created two nos. of tools one for roughing with 12 mm diameter end mill cutter and another one
for finishing with 06 mm diameter ball nose cutter using the create tool command. In that
dialogue box selected mill tool as sub type given name for the tool as EM12 and applied. In the
milling tool dialog box typed the diameter as 12mm and given ok. Again created Ball nose
Mill cutter in the same way by giving the tool name as BM6 and apply. In the milling tool
dialog box typed diameter as 6 and lower radius as 3mm then ok.
• Then in the default geometry created, double click the MCS Mill icon. In the MCS Mill dialog
box, click on CSYS dialog and type as CSYS object and selected the top face of the core and click
ok. Then from Format menu, then WCS in that selected Orient option. A CSYS dialog opened.
In that selected CSYS of object as type and selected top face of the core and click ok. Press
W button in the keyboard to show the WCS visible. Now both WCS and MCS are at the same
position (at the centre of the top face - core).
• Then under MCS_MILL double click on the Workpiece; a workpiece dialog opened. In that for
specify part select the job made. For Specify blank, select the bounding block type and click on
ok. Now the raw material and finished part are specified.
• Then click on Create operation icon, then select cavity mill operation sub type (for roughing), in
the location program - select program; for tool - select EM12; for geometry - select workpiece
and method - select mill rough then click on ok. Now the cavity mill rough operation dialog
box appears. In that select the specify cut area icon and select the 5 core faces then ok. Cut
pattern as follow part, Step over as %tool flat with the percent of flat diameter as 80%.
Common depth per cut as constant, maximum depth per cut as 0.5mm, then click on generate
icon. Tool path is generated. Then click verify icon, 3D dynamic then click on play icon. It
shows the 3D simulation of facing operation. Then click on ok then again ok to complete the
roughing operation.
• Then for finishing operation, click on create operation icon. In that select contour area
operation. In the tool select BM6; for geometry - select workpiece and method - select mill finish
then click on ok. In the contour area dialog box, select specify cut area icon and select all 5 core
faces and then ok. Then in the drive method (area milling) click on edit icon, in that select the
step over as scallop (instead of %tool flat) and give maximum scallop height as 0.01mm. then
click ok. Then click on generate icon. The contour area milling operation (finishing) tool path is
generated. To verify the operation, click on verify icon, and then click play icon. Now the 3D
simulation of the contour area milling operation is shown. Then click on ok, ok again to
complete the operation.
• For converting the tool path generated into a CNC program, right click on the roughing
operation, select post process. In the post process dialog box, select mill 3 axis, then give file
name, choose unit as metric, then click apply and ok. Same way for contour milling operation
also. Thus, the required CNC program is created for roughing and finishing operations.

Result:
Thus, the given three-dimensional model is created in NX software, its core a n d cavity is made
using NX mold wizard module and CNC program is created for roughing and contour milling
operations using NX software.