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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

52 questions

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

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2. A CNC programmer is tasked to program the same part that has multiple material types. The programmer will create material presets for each tool. Using a machinability rating of materials chart, which single function requires modifying for each material type?

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3. Which type of endmill holder is used at slower speeds with a set screw to lock the tool in place?

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

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5. Refer to exhibit.

A CNC programmer is creating a 2D Contour toolpath using a chamfer mill on the edge shown in the exhibit.How is the chamfer width defined to exactly match the model?

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6. 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?

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7. Refer to exhibit.
Why is the horizontal dimension displayed in ( )?

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8. Refer to exhibit.

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

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9. Refer to exhibits.


A CNC programmer imported a vise assembly that included joints to allow the vise's sliding jaw to move. The vise assembly was set up to hold a part to be machined.The CNC programmer accidentally moved the vise jaw back as seen in exhibit 2. How can the jaw be placed back in its location in exhibit 1?

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10. Which option in Simulation Display is chosen to verify if the tool is climb milling?

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

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

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13. Which joint type allows for only 1 degree of translation applied to components that are designed in place?

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

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15. A CNC programmer has created a roughing pass on a pocket with stock to leave set at 0.1 inch.When creating a 2D Contour toolpath to finish the pocket, which option should be enabled to prevent excessive radial tool loading?

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

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17. 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?

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18. Refer to exhibit.

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

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19. Refer to exhibit.

A CNC programmer is creating a facing toolpath on the part shown in the exhibit.What does the highlighted orange edge represent?

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20. 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?

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

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22. Refer to exhibit.

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

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23. While using the right-hand rule, you align your right thumb to the X positive direction of the machine, which axis direction does your index finger point?

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24. 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?

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25. The CNC programmer has selected 2D adaptive to rough machine mold cavities. The file size for this strategy is too large for the control memory. To reduce the file size, the programmer should modify which Passes option?

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26. Refer to exhibit.

Which value in this setup must be changed to output a G55 work coordinate offset?

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27. A CNC programmer is using the drill cycle to feed to depth and immediately retract at the same feedrate once reaching the final depth.

Which drill cycle is chosen?

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28. Which option should be used to rotate the camera view normal to the active sketch plane?

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29. Refer to exhibit.

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

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30. While roughing a component, a CNC Programmer Machinist experiences a considerable amount of chatter (vibration). The machinist determines that the machine setup, tooling setup, and fixturing are NOT contributing factors.

Which three items could be changed in the roughing toolpath to help reduce chatter? (Select three.)

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31. What is the most important reason to accurately locate digital workholding and stock in 3D?

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32. 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?

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33. Refer to exhibit.

A CNC programmer is creating a new Setup to machine OP4 on a part.

What option was changed to display the WCS as 56 instead of 2 to represent G56?

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34. Refer to exhibit.

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

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35. Refer to exhibit.

In the exhibit which parameter defines the total depth a tool can be used before contacting the non-cutting portion?

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36. 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?

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37. 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?

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38. Refer to exhibit.

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

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39. Refer to exhibit.

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

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40. Refer to exhibit.

Which constraint will ensure lines 1 and 2 never intersect?

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

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42. What does the Live Tool option mean during tool creation?

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

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

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45. Refer to exhibit.

A CNC programmer is setting up a drilling operation for the part shown in the exhibit.Which drilling order was used?

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46. After rough machining the contour of a part using 2D adaptive, there is .010"/.25mm material remaining per side. The CNC programmer will use 2D contour to machine two passes of equal step over with an adjusted feedrate. Which Passes option must be selected?

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47. Refer to exhibit.

The body shown has an opening that must be covered to prevent a tool from dropping into it during roughing.Which surface feature should be used?

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48. 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.)

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49. Which tool library location is accessible at any computer with Fusion 360 using your Autodesk Account?

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50. Which surface command requires a closed loop selection?

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51. Refer to exhibit.

Based on the toolpath simulation options in Fusion 360, what will occur?

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52. Manufacturer's fixtures can be found in the Data Panel under Samples.

The fixtures are found in which Fusion 360 sample project?

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