PROBLEM STATEMENT
Program, simulate, and machine a CNC nameplate in Mastercam and manufacture it on a Tormach 770M CNC mill by correctly defining stock and origin, generating drilling, pocketing, contouring, and engraving toolpaths, posting Tormach compatible G code, and verifying the finished plate meets design tolerances and surface finish expectations.
BILL OF MATERIALS
| Item | Qty | Specification | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum 7075-T6 stock | 1 | 6.0 in x 1.5 in x 0.25 in block | Stock for the nameplate |
| #2 center drill | 1 | Tool T6 | Pilot holes for alignment |
| #24 drill | 1 | 0.152 in, Tool T90 | Drill corner holes and center pocket hole |
| 3/8 in flat end mill | 1 | Tool T287 | Pocketing and contouring operations |
| 1/8 in 60 degree engraving tool | 1 | Tool T373 | Engrave text and “Purdue University” |
| Coolant or cutting fluid | as needed | coolant | Control temperature and improve surface finish |
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