Module 1 – Introduction to SOLID-CAM

• Introduction to CAD/CAM
• SOLID-CAM overview
• CAM workflow
• CNC manufacturing fundamentals
• SOLID-CAM interface and workspace
• CAD-to-CAM workflow

Module 2 – Manufacturing & CNC Fundamentals

• CNC machine fundamentals
• CNC milling concepts
• CNC turning concepts
• Machine axes and coordinates
• Workpiece and machine setup
• Cutting tools and tooling basics

Module 3 – CAD Model Preparation

• Importing CAD models
• Model inspection
• Geometry preparation
• Repairing CAD geometry
• Work coordinate systems
• CAM-ready model preparation

Module 4 – CAM Project Setup

• Creating a CAM project
• Stock definition
• Workpiece setup
• Machine selection
• Coordinate system setup
• Tool library management

Module 5 – Toolpath Fundamentals

• Introduction to toolpaths
• Cutting strategies
• Toolpath parameters
• Feed and speed concepts
• Cutting depth
• Step-over and step-down
• Toolpath optimization

Module 6 – 2D Milling Operations

• Facing operations
• Contour milling
• Pocket milling
• Slot milling
• Profile machining
• Island machining
• Basic 2D toolpath creation

Module 7 – Advanced 2D Machining

• Roughing operations
• Finishing operations
• Rest machining concepts
• Multiple-depth machining
• Corner treatment
• Advanced contour strategies
• Toolpath optimization

Module 8 – 3D Milling

• 3D machining fundamentals
• Surface machining
• 3D roughing
• 3D finishing
• Z-level machining
• Parallel finishing
• Contour finishing

Module 9 – Advanced 3D Toolpaths

• Adaptive machining concepts
• High-speed machining
• Pencil milling
• Scallop machining
• Rest finishing
• Steep and shallow machining
• Complex surface machining

Module 10 – Drilling & Hole Machining

• Hole machining fundamentals
• Center drilling
• Drilling cycles
• Peck drilling
• Reaming
• Tapping
• Counterboring and countersinking

Module 11 – CNC Tooling & Cutting Parameters

• Cutting tool types
• End mills
• Drills and taps
• Tool selection
• Cutting speed
• Feed rate
• Spindle speed
• Tool life and optimization

Module 12 – CNC Turning Fundamentals

• Introduction to CNC turning
• Turning machine setup
• Coordinate systems
• Facing
• Rough turning
• Finish turning
• Grooving and parting

Module 13 – Advanced Turning Operations

• Threading
• Boring
• Drilling on turning machines
• Profile turning
• Multi-pass machining
• Turning tool selection
• Turning toolpath optimization

Module 14 – CNC Programming

• CNC programming fundamentals
• G-code concepts
• M-code concepts
• Tool movement commands
• Coordinate programming
• Program structure
• CNC code verification

Module 15 – Toolpath Simulation & Verification

• Toolpath simulation
• Machine simulation
• Material removal simulation
• Collision detection
• Gouge detection
• Tool holder clearance
• Machining verification

Module 16 – Post-Processing & CNC Output

• Post-processor concepts
• Machine-specific CNC output
• G-code generation
• Post-processing workflow
• CNC program verification
• Program editing
• Machine compatibility

Module 17 – Advanced CAM Techniques

• Multi-axis machining concepts
• 4-axis machining
• 5-axis machining concepts
• High-speed machining
• Complex component machining
• Advanced toolpath strategies
• CAM process optimization

Module 18 – CNC Setup & Manufacturing Workflow

• CNC machine setup
• Workholding concepts
• Tool setup
• Work offsets
• Tool offsets
• Dry run and verification
• CNC safety and best practices

Module 19 – Practical SOLID-CAM Projects

• 2D component machining
• Pocket and contour project
• Drilling and tapping project
• 3D surface machining project
• Complex component machining
• CNC turning project
• Toolpath simulation and verification
• Complete CAD-to-CNC workflow

Module 20 – Final SOLID-CAM Project & Assessment

• Complete CAM project setup
• CAD model preparation
• Stock and work coordinate setup
• Tool selection
• 2D/3D toolpath generation
• Simulation and verification
• Post-processing
• CNC program generation
• Final project documentation
• Practical assessment