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CAM for 2.5 Axis Milling Associate Certification Prep

Outline
1

Getting started

Module overview
Course overview
Get the software
Course resources
2

About the certification

Module overview
Exam details
Sample test questions
Test taking tips
3

See where you stand

Module overview
Pre-test
4

Manufacturing process planning for CNC milling

Module overview
Review detailed drawings
Identify machine and work holding requirements
Create a tool list
Calculate appropriate feeds and speeds
Populate a process plan form
Practice exercise
Challenge exercises
Module quiz
5

CAD modeling and model preparation

Module overview
Create and define sketches
Create and modify solid and surface features
Apply direct modeling tools
Create and manage assemblies
Practice exercise
Challenge exercise
Module quiz
6

Create and Simulate CNC milling Toolpaths

Module overview
Create and manage a digital tool library
Define a digital CNC setup
Import and locate work holding devices
Create toolpaths to rough cut parts
Create toolpaths to finish cut parts
Simulate toolpaths and operations
Practice exercise
Challenge exercise
Module quiz
7

Create Required Documents to Set Up and Run a CNC Mill

Module overview
Create supporting documentation
Export NC Code for a CNC mill
Practice exercise
Challenge exercise
Module quiz
8

Course challenge exercise

Module overview
Challenge exercise
9

Practice test

Module overview
Start your practice test
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Pre-test

Before you begin this course, test your skills by taking the following assessment to see where you stand. 

Keep track of your incorrect answers to know which skills you should study. You'll have a chance to take this same practice test again at the end of the course to see how you've improved.

All questions must be answered to submit your assessment.

Pre-test

53 questions

1. Refer to exhibit.

Which option was used on the counter-bored hole shown in the exhibit during geometry selection for a drilling toolpath?

Error: Select 3 answers

2. Refer to exhibit.

What must be selected to enable the Part Position tab when creating a new setup for Milling?

Error: Select 3 answers

3. The CNC programmer has many Tool libraries located in the local folder. What is the file type used to export and backup the tool libraries?

Error: Select 3 answers

4. Which 2 axes does a 2.5 axis CNC machine move in simultaneously while cutting a 2D pocket? (Choose two.)

Select 2 answers below.
Error: Select 2 answers

5. Refer to exhibits.


Which direct modeling tool was used to remove a counter-bore from an imported CAD model as shown from exhibit 1 to exhibit 2?

Error: Select 2 answers

6. How can a CNC programmer create a setup sheet that is configurable?

Error: Select 2 answers

7. A typical 3-axis vertical CNC mill has the spindle positioned directly above the part.

Which direction must the table be jogged in order to bring the machined part closer to the operator?

Error: Select 2 answers

8. How can a CNC programmer resolve an out-of-date NC program?

Error: Select 2 answers

9. Refer to exhibit.
What type of fixture is shown in the exhibit?

Error: Select 2 answers

10. Which right-click option should be used to remove a component from an assembly without maintaining its feature history?

Error: Select 2 answers

11. Which direct modeling tool can rotate the angle of a select face?

Error: Select 2 answers

12. Refer to exhibit.

What is the GD&T name for B in the exhibit?

Error: Select 2 answers

13. Refer to exhibit.

What is the most common toolpath to efficiently remove all material in the red area as noted by the arrow?

Error: Select 2 answers

14. Refer to exhibit.

Which type of 2D toolpath was used in the exhibit.

Error: Select 2 answers

15. Refer to exhibit.


The CNC programmer is tasked to change the width of slot by 1"/25.4mm. Which two Move/Copy tool's Move Type can move face to exhibit two? (Choose two.)

Select 2 answers below.
Error: Select 2 answers

16. Refer to exhibit.

What geometry is automatically selected when creating a face operation as shown in the exhibit?

Error: Select 2 answers

17. Which two selections are valid for the creation of a new sketch? (Choose two.)

Select 2 answers below.
Error: Select 2 answers

18. Refer to exhibit.

Which command should be used to round a sharp corner on a body shown in the before/after image?

Error: Select 2 answers

19. Which tool can modify the radius of a fillet, increase the diameter of a hole, and change the extruded thickness on a body?

Error: Select 2 answers

20. Which variable is needed to directly calculate a desired spindle RPM?

Error: Select 2 answers

21. Which surface command requires a closed loop selection?

Error: Select 2 answers

22. Refer to the exhibit.

The side view of the part shown has 0.03in between the top of model and top of stock.

Which toolpath will default to cut between stock top and model top based on the stock model?

Error: Select 2 answers

23. How can a tool in the samples library be modified?

Error: Select 2 answers

24. Refer to exhibit.

A CNC programmer needs to rotate the hole pattern 45 degrees on this imported model without design history. Which tool should be used?

Error: Select 2 answers

25. Refer to exhibits.

Which surface tool modifies exhibit 1 to fill in a screw hole while maintaining tangency with surrounding edges as shown in exhibit 2?

Error: Select 2 answers

26. Refer to exhibit.

A CNC programmer is using a roughing toolpath to remove material from the part shown in the exhibit.

The large pocket is 1.1" deep and the tool used has a flute height of 0.75".

Which toolpath setting should be enabled?

Error: Select 2 answers

27. Refer to exhibit.A CNC programmer has been given a 3D model of a brake caliper to be prototyped.

The CNC programmer has used Minimum Radius Analysis as seen in the exhibit to determine tool sizes required for finishing details.

What corner radius bull nose endmill should the CNC programmer select?