MPS-140: Introduction to CNC

This course is INACTIVE
Division
Industrial Technology - DNU
Department
Mfg Processes Prod Sys - DNU
Academic Level
Undergraduate
Course Subject
Manufacturing Productivity Sys
Course Number
140
Course Title
Introduction to CNC
Credit Hours
4.00
Instructor Contact Hours Per Semester
62.00 (for 15-week classes)
Student Contact Hours Per Semester
62.00 (for 15-week classes)
Grading Method
A-E
Pre-requisites
MPS 100
Co-requisites
MPS 100
Catalog Course Description

A beginning course covering the basic concepts of computer numerical control (CNC). Hands-on experience is obtained through the set-up, operation and programming of a CNC Mill and CNC lathe.

Goals, Topics, and Objectives

Goal Statement

The goal of this course is to familiarize the student with CNC equipment, its function in the world of manufacturing and basic programming techniques of the mill and lathe.

Core Course Topics
  1. Introduction to Numerical Control / History of CNC MILLING/TURNING
  2. Milling machine Programming
  3. CAD/CAM
  4. CNC/DNC
  5. PROGRAM SET-UP
  6. G & M codes
  7. Milling Machine Set-up
  8. Machine Axis and Nomenclature
  9. Right hand coordinate System
  10. Axis Motion
  11. EIA standards: RS-267-A
  12. Cartesian Coordinate System
  13. Fixed Zero / Floating Zero
  14. Introduction to Right Angle Trigonometry
  15. Manual Contour Programming
  16. Machine Start Up
  17. Cutter Compensation
  18. Setting Zero
  19. Pocket Milling
  20. CNC Lathe - Operation / Program
Core Course Learning Objectives (Separated)
Identify axis motion nomenclature of CNC machines. Apply absolute and incremental programming techniques to CNC programming. Calculate tool position using right-angle trig. Write a simple program for drilling on a VMC.* Write a simple milling program employing cutter compensation with both linear and circular interpolations.*
Effective Term
Fall 2014