Unit 17 Computer Aided Manufacture Cam
Unit 17 Computer Aided Manufacture Cam
Unit 17 Computer Aided Manufacture Cam
ENGINEERING
Unit 17
Computer Aided Manufacturing
(CAM)
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Guided learning hours: 60
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ocr.org.uk/engineering
LEVEL 3
Essential resources required for this unit: CNC programming software, CNC
controlled machine, rapid prototyping programming and manufacturing equipment (additive
manufacturing)
UNIT AIM
Many companies which make products are reliant on computer systems to run the manufacturing
processes involved. This is known as Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM).
The aim of this unit is for learners to understand how CAM systems are used within manufacturing
and be able to program and use Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machines to produce
components.
They will also learn to produce components using additive manufacturing techniques.
Anything which follows an i.e. details what must be taught as part of that area of content. Anything
which follows an e.g. is illustrative, it should be noted that where e.g. is used, learners must know
and be able to apply relevant examples in their work, athough these do not need to be the same
ones specified in the unit content.
For internally assessed units you need to ensure that any assignments you create, or any
modifications you make to an assignment, do not expect the learner to do more than they have
been taught, but must enable them to access the full range of grades as described in the grading
criteria.
Please note – if learners are completing this unit as part of the Extended Diploma qualification
they will be required to complete the synoptic unit 25: Promoting continuous improvement. Before
your learners complete the assessment of this unit, you must refer to the specification and model
assignment requirements for unit 25, so if applicable you can ensure learners gather the
appropriate feedback on their own performance and performance of the system, process or
artefact that they may have produced in this unit.
P4:
Use mathematical calculations to
produce accurate part programs for
use within a CNC machine.
P6: D3
4. Be able to produce
Explain different additive Assess how additive manufacturing
components using additive
manufacturing techniques used in 3D techniques are used for the production
manufacturing techniques
printing. of final components and in advanced
applications.
P7: M4:
Produce a 3D component using Produce 3D CAD data for the
additive manufacturing techniques. component in STL file format.
ASSESSMENT GUIDANCE
LO1: Understand how computers are used in manufacturing systems
Learners should be able to explain and analyse the use of computers in manufacturing systems.
Feedback to learners: you can discuss work-in-progress towards summative assessment with learners to make sure it’s being done in a planned and timely
manner. It also provides an opportunity for you to check the authenticity of the work. You must intervene if you feel there’s a health and safety risk.
Learners should use their own words when producing evidence of their knowledge and understanding. When learners use their own words it reduces the
possibility of learners’ work being identified as plagiarised. If a learner does use someone else’s words and ideas in their work, they must acknowledge it,
and this is done through referencing. Just quoting and referencing someone else’s work will not show that the learner knows or understands it. It has to be
clear in the work how the learner is using the material they have referenced to inform their thoughts, ideas or conclusions.
For more information about internal assessment, including feedback, authentication and plagiarism, see the centre handbook. Information about how to
reference is in the OCR Guide to Referencing available on our website: http://www.ocr.org.uk/i-want-to/skills-guides/.
The minimum amount of employer involvement must relate to at least one or more of the elements of the mandatory content (this unit is a mandatory unit in
the Manufacturing pathway).
Eligible activities and suggestions/ideas that may help you in securing meaningful employer involvement for this unit are given in the table below.
Please refer to the Qualification Handbook for further information including a list of activities that are not considered to meet this requirement.
Meaningful employer engagement Suggestion/ideas for centres when delivering this unit
1. Learners undertake structured work-experience or work- • Learners undertake work placements in engineering or
placements that develop skills and knowledge relevant to manufacturing businesses where Computer Aided
the qualification. Manufacturing (CAM) tools, machines and techniques are
used. Learners should get the opportunity to gain
practical exposure to how CAM systems are utilised in
line with industrial practice.
• Employers host in-centre or industrially placed master
classes showcasing use of tools, techniques and
practices, supported with examples of components or
products produced using Computer Aided Manufacturing
(CAM) techniques.
2. Learners undertake project(s), exercises(s) and/or • Employers give centres engineering drawings of
assessments/examination(s) set with input from industry components that learners have to produce using
practitioner(s). Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) techniques.
• Employers provide programs for learners to use that allow
learners to focus on the setup and operation of the
machinery and produce industrial specification, employer
supplied components.
• Industrial practitioners launch learning activities that are
current live projects.
4. Industry practitioners operating as ‘expert witnesses’ that • Employers set industrial level tasks that learners have to
contribute to the assessment of a learner’s work or practice, develop. This may be an engineering drawing of a
operating within a specified assessment framework. This component that the learners have to machine using CAM
may be a specific project(s), exercise(s) or examination(s), tools or a 3D model of a file that forms the basis of a
or all assessments for a qualification. CAD/CAM component production exercise.