This course is INACTIVE
Division
Industrial Technology - DNU
Department
Mfg Processes Prod Sys - DNU
Academic Level
Undergraduate
Course Subject
Manufacturing Productivity Sys
Course Number
145
Course Title
CNC Operations
Credit Hours
6.00
Instructor Contact Hours Per Semester
92.00 (for 15-week classes)
Student Contact Hours Per Semester
92.00 (for 15-week classes)
Grading Method
A-E
Pre-requisites
MPS 140
Co-requisites
OR Permission
Catalog Course Description
Introduces the student to the concept of computer numerical control (CNC) operations as they exist in the manufacturing environment. Students acquire skills in setup, operation, and programming of the CNC Mill and CNC Lathe through MDI and off-line programming
Goals, Topics, and Objectives
Goal Statement
The goal of MPS 145 is to acquaint the student with the set-up and operation of CNC equipment. This course will cover such operations such as thread milling, 4th-axis programming, etc.
Core Course Topics
- Review of Pocket Milling
- Review of Tool Compensation
- Work Coordinate System
- Sub – Routines / Sub – Programs
- Thread Milling
- Mirror Imaging
- Fourth Axis Programming
- Plane Selection
- Introduction to CNC Lathe (CNC TURNING)
- Tool Zero
- Setting Tool Length Offsets
- Setting Part Zero
- Using Cycles
- Rough Turning
- Rough Boring
- Drilling
- Threading
- Tool Selection
- Soft Jaws use and application
- Live Tools
- Communications
- Set –Up of PC
- Set – Up of Controller
- DNC
- Tooling and Tool Selection
- Fixturing
Core Course Learning Objectives (Separated)
Demonstrate safe practices while setting up and operating CNC machines.
Apply both circular and general pocket milling cycles to a part program on a VMC.
Apply work coordinate shifts in part programming.
Setup both work and tooling, and input the data into the offset tables.
Setup and program 4th-axis work on a VMC in the application of indexing and simultaneous 4th-axis motion.
Program a VMC to thread mill by use of standard thread milling formulas.
Set cutting tools for a CNC turning center.
Set work coordinates for the CNC turning center.
Calculate and set proper feed and speeds based on cutting tool and work material.*
Write rough turning cycle using the proper programming techniques.*
Write a threading cycle for a turning operation for a CNC turning center.*
General Information
- Each group of students will be required to submit 3 projects, as assigned.
- Each student will be required to submit a project book containing print, process sheet, program.
- Each student will keep a time log of work done.
Assessment and Requirements
Assessment of Academic Achievement
- TESTS = 50%
- LAB= 25%
- FINAL EXAM = 25%
- FINAL GRADE 100%
General Course Requirements and Recommendations
- Each group of students will be required to submit 3 projects, as assigned.
- Each student will be required to submit a project book containing print, process sheet, program.
- Each student will keep a time log of work done.
Approval Dates
Effective Term
Fall 2014