MACH 172: CNC Setup

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Class Program

Machining Technology

Credits

Lecture Hours 6 Lab Hours 28 Clinical Hours None

Weekly Contact Hours

3.4

Meets Degree Requirements For

Not Intended for Transfer, Typically Numbered Below 100.

Description

An introductory course focusing on the setup of CNC milling and turning centers. Students will practice loading appropriate tool holding and work holding devices into CNC machines in addition to setting tool and work offsets inside using the machine control. The students will be introduced to reading and creating setup sheets and tool lists.

Grading Basis

Graded

Prerequisites

MACH 171 or Instructor Permission

Course Learning Outcomes

Identify and interpret tool lists.

Program Learning Outcomes

Properly manage documentation.

Level

Beginner

Identify and interpret setup sheets.

Program Learning Outcomes

Properly manage documentation.

Level

Beginner

Set milling tool and work offsets.

Program Learning Outcomes

Setup, program, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain machinery.

Level

Beginner

Set turning tool and work offsets.

Program Learning Outcomes

Setup, program, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain machinery.

Level

Beginner

Practice CNC safety

Program Learning Outcomes

Practice safe and professional conduct required of a machinist.

Level

Beginner

Core Topics

Safety
Tool Lists
Setup Sheets
Setting Milling Tool Offsets
Setting Milling Work Offsets
Setting Turning Tool Offsets
Setting Turning Work Offsets