Autodesk Certified Associate in CAM for Turning
Autodesk
Developed for candidates who have advanced skills and can solve complex challenges in workflow and design using Revit. The certification highlights a comprehensive skill set and helps candidates stand out in a competitive job market.
Cost
$150Show moreShow less
Format
Hybrid
Skills developed through this program
- Create and manage a tool library in Fusion 360
- Recognize workholding requirements for CNC turning applications
- Interpret drawings and prepare models for manufacture
- Configure CAM setup including machine, WCS, and spun profile for turning
- Define stock options for a CNC turning process in Fusion 360
- Determine and apply appropriate toolpath strategies for turning operations
Occupations this program prepares you for
- Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic51-4034.00
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic51-4072.00
- Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders51-9041.00
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders51-9032.00
Credentials this program stacks toward
No program pathways.
What You'll Learn
AI-generatedKey competencies developed through this program
- KnowledgeApply CAM principles to generate toolpaths for turning operations using Autodesk CAM software in manufacturing environments.Developing
- Hands-onOperate Autodesk CAM software to program CNC turning centers following industry standards and machining best practices.Developing
- KnowledgeAnalyze part geometry and material specifications to determine optimal turning strategies considering tool selection, speeds, feeds, and machine capabilities.Developing
- Hands-onPerform toolpath simulation and verification to identify and resolve collisions and machining errors before production.Developing
- KnowledgeModify turning operations to troubleshoot complex machining challenges adapting strategies for difficult geometries, materials, or tolerance requirements.Developing
- Hands-onManipulate work coordinate systems and stock setup parameters for accurate part positioning in CAM turning workflows.Developing
- KnowledgeCompare different toolpath strategies for efficiency and quality outcomes evaluating cycle time, tool wear, and surface finish requirements.Developing
- Hands-onExecute post-processing operations to generate machine-specific G-code using appropriate post-processors for CNC turning equipment.Developing
- KnowledgeDiagram turning workflows from CAD model to finished part documenting setup sheets, tool lists, and operation sequences.Developing
- MindsetCommit to quality assurance and continuous improvement practices when optimizing CAM programming workflows for turning operations.Developing
Detailed information about this program
Developed for candidates who have advanced skills and can solve complex challenges in workflow and design using Revit. The certification highlights a comprehensive skill set and helps candidates stand out in a competitive job market.
What you need to earn this credential
Internship/Fieldwork/Practicum Requirements
Need approximately 150 hours of relevant Fusion software experience
Eligible funding programs
No funding information available.
Scholarships
No scholarships listed.