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Completion In DELL-CAM(S-CD-7579)

  • Last updated Oct, 2026
  • Certified Course

Course Includes

  • Duration1 Month
  • Enrolled0
  • Lectures25
  • Videos0
  • Notes0
  • CertificateYes

What you'll learn

DELL-CAM is a practical CAD/CAM and CNC manufacturing course designed to develop skills in computer-aided manufacturing, toolpath generation and CNC programming. The course covers the complete workflow from CAD model preparation to CAM setup, machining strategy selection, toolpath generation, simulation and NC program creation.

Learners will study 2D and 3D milling, drilling, CNC turning, cutting tools, machining parameters, G-code and M-code concepts, post-processing and toolpath verification. Practical exercises help students understand how digital CAD models are converted into manufacturing-ready CNC programs.

The course focuses on hands-on manufacturing workflows and introduces learners to safe CNC setup, machining simulation and production-oriented CAM practices.

What You Will Learn

  • Understand CAD/CAM and CNC fundamentals
  • Work with the DELL-CAM environment
  • Prepare CAD geometry for manufacturing
  • Set up coordinate systems and workpieces
  • Define stock and machining parameters
  • Select appropriate cutting tools
  • Create 2D milling toolpaths
  • Perform pocket, contour and profile machining
  • Create drilling and hole-machining operations
  • Develop 3D milling toolpaths
  • Understand CNC turning operations
  • Create roughing and finishing strategies
  • Understand G-code and M-code
  • Generate CNC/NC programs
  • Work with post-processors
  • Simulate and verify toolpaths
  • Check for collisions and machining errors
  • Optimize machining strategies
  • Understand CNC machine setup and safety
  • Complete practical CAD/CAM projects

Who Can Join?

  • Mechanical Engineering students
  • Production Engineering students
  • Automobile Engineering students
  • Manufacturing Engineering students
  • Industrial Engineering students
  • Mechatronics students
  • Diploma students
  • ITI students
  • CNC operator trainees
  • CAD/CAM learners
  • CNC programming learners
  • Manufacturing professionals
  • Mechanical design and production learners

Prerequisite

Basic computer knowledge and understanding of engineering drawing are helpful. Basic knowledge of machining and CNC is beneficial but not mandatory. The course can be started by beginners interested in CAD/CAM and CNC manufacturing.

Course Outcome

After completing the course, learners will be able to prepare CAD models for manufacturing, define machining setups, select cutting tools, generate 2D and 3D toolpaths, perform drilling and turning operations, simulate machining processes, generate CNC programs and understand the basic workflow required to transfer CAM output to CNC manufacturing.

Career & Learning Opportunities

  • CAD/CAM Engineer – Trainee
  • CAM Programmer – Trainee
  • CNC Programmer – Trainee
  • CNC Machine Operator
  • CNC Machining Technician
  • Manufacturing Technician
  • Production Engineering Assistant
  • Tool Room Trainee
  • CNC Programming Assistant
  • CAD/CAM Designer
  • Manufacturing Process Assistant
  • CNC Setup Technician
  • Production Assistant
  • CAM Project Assistant


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Course Syllabus

Module 1: Introduction to DELL-CAM

  • Introduction to CAD/CAM
  • Overview of DELL-CAM
  • Applications of CAM in manufacturing
  • CAM workflow
  • CAD model to CNC machine workflow
  • DELL-CAM interface
  • Project and file management
  • Manufacturing applications

Module 2: Manufacturing & CNC Fundamentals

  • Introduction to CNC machining
  • CNC machine components
  • CNC machine types
  • Coordinate systems
  • Machine axes
  • Absolute and incremental coordinates
  • Workpiece and machine zero
  • CNC machining workflow

Module 3: CAD Geometry Preparation

  • Importing CAD geometry
  • Creating basic geometry
  • 2D profiles
  • 3D models
  • Geometry cleanup
  • Layers and entities
  • Model orientation
  • Preparing geometry for CAM operations

Module 4: Coordinate Systems & Work Setup

  • Machine coordinate system
  • Work coordinate system
  • Origin selection
  • Workpiece positioning
  • Stock definition
  • Tool orientation
  • Coordinate transformations
  • Work setup verification

Module 5: CAM Toolpath Fundamentals

  • Introduction to toolpaths
  • Toolpath generation
  • Cutting parameters
  • Feed rate
  • Spindle speed
  • Depth of cut
  • Step-over and step-down
  • Toolpath verification

Module 6: 2D Milling Operations

  • Face milling
  • Pocket milling
  • Profile milling
  • Contour machining
  • Slot machining
  • Drilling operations
  • Circular interpolation
  • Roughing and finishing operations

Module 7: Advanced 2D Machining

  • Multiple-depth machining
  • Island machining
  • Open and closed pockets
  • Contour optimization
  • Tool compensation concepts
  • Entry and exit movements
  • Lead-in and lead-out
  • Advanced 2D toolpaths

Module 8: 3D Milling Operations

  • Introduction to 3D machining
  • Surface machining
  • Roughing operations
  • Finishing operations
  • Z-level machining
  • Parallel finishing
  • Contour finishing
  • 3D toolpath optimization

Module 9: Drilling & Hole Machining

  • Drilling fundamentals
  • Spot drilling
  • Peck drilling
  • Deep-hole drilling concepts
  • Reaming
  • Tapping
  • Hole positioning
  • Drilling cycle concepts

Module 10: CNC Tool & Cutting Parameters

  • Cutting tools
  • End mills
  • Ball nose cutters
  • Face mills
  • Drills
  • Tool diameter and length
  • Cutting speed
  • Feed rate
  • Spindle speed
  • Tool selection

Module 11: CNC Turning Fundamentals

  • Introduction to CNC turning
  • Lathe machine components
  • Turning coordinate system
  • Facing
  • External turning
  • Internal turning
  • Grooving
  • Parting
  • Threading concepts

Module 12: Advanced Turning Operations

  • Rough turning
  • Finish turning
  • Taper turning
  • Internal boring
  • Thread machining
  • Grooving cycles
  • Tool nose radius concepts
  • Turning toolpath optimization

Module 13: CNC Programming Concepts

  • Introduction to G-code and M-code
  • Program structure
  • Coordinate commands
  • Motion commands
  • Feed and spindle commands
  • Tool change commands
  • Coolant commands
  • Canned cycle concepts

Module 14: Post-Processing & CNC Code

  • Introduction to post-processors
  • Machine-specific CNC output
  • Generating NC programs
  • G-code verification
  • Editing generated code
  • Machine controller compatibility
  • Program transfer concepts
  • CNC program documentation

Module 15: Toolpath Simulation & Verification

  • Toolpath visualization
  • Material removal simulation
  • Collision detection
  • Gouge checking
  • Tool holder clearance
  • Workpiece verification
  • Machining time estimation
  • Toolpath optimization

Module 16: Advanced CAM Techniques

  • Multi-operation machining
  • Rest machining concepts
  • Adaptive machining concepts
  • High-speed machining concepts
  • Toolpath linking
  • Safe rapid movements
  • Machining strategy selection
  • Manufacturing optimization

Module 17: CNC Machine Setup & Safety

  • CNC machine setup
  • Workholding concepts
  • Tool setup
  • Tool offsets
  • Work offsets
  • Machine zero
  • Dry-run procedure
  • Machine safety
  • Basic machining troubleshooting

Module 18: CAD/CAM Data Management

  • CAD file formats
  • Import and export
  • Model revision management
  • CAM project organization
  • Tool libraries
  • Machining templates
  • NC file management
  • Manufacturing documentation

Module 19: Practical DELL-CAM Projects

  • 2D profile machining
  • Pocket milling project
  • Drilling and hole machining
  • 3D surface machining
  • CNC turning project
  • Threading project
  • Multi-operation machining
  • Toolpath simulation
  • NC program generation

Module 20: Final DELL-CAM Project

  • Manufacturing project selection
  • CAD model preparation
  • Stock and workpiece setup
  • Tool selection
  • Toolpath generation
  • Roughing and finishing
  • Simulation and verification
  • Post-processing
  • CNC program generation
  • Machining documentation
  • Final project presentation


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