ADM Unit 4

Aerospace CNC Engineering Challenge Hub

Optional extensions for manual programming, design optimization, CNC setup analysis, and production planning.

ADM-4.1Practice & Review

Aerospace Toolpath Error Hunt

Intermediate45-60 minutes

Find and correct unsafe or inaccurate commands in an instructional CNC program before simulation.

ADM-4.2Aerospace Mission

Lightweight Bracket Optimization

Advanced2 class periods

Reduce the estimated mass of an aerospace bracket while preserving interfaces, wall thickness, edge distance, and machinability.

ADM-4.3Skill Builder

G-Code Plotter Challenge

Intermediate1 class period

Write a manual program that plots an aerospace-inspired path accurately using the approved instructional code set.

ADM-4.4Engineering Challenge

CNC Setup Risk Review

Advanced1-2 class periods

Audit a proposed CNC setup and identify workholding, origin, tool, collision, and inspection risks before production.

ADM-4.5Competition

Aerospace Component Production Sprint

Advanced3 class periods

Develop the most complete verified manufacturing package for a common aerospace component interface without skipping safety or quality evidence.