This course is INACTIVE
Division
Industrial Technology - DNU
Department
Mfg Processes Prod Sys - DNU
Academic Level
Undergraduate
Course Subject
Manufacturing Productivity Sys
Course Number
148
Course Title
Advanced CNC Probing
Credit Hours
1.00
Instructor Contact Hours Per Semester
16.00 (for 15-week classes)
Student Contact Hours Per Semester
16.00 (for 15-week classes)
Grading Method
A-E
Pre-requisites
MPS 145,146, and147
Co-requisites
None
Catalog Course Description
This course takes the student to the next level in the use and application of the electronic probe on CNC machine tools. Students will be involved in writing their own cycles to use the probe in such activities as vector measuring, 4th axis applications, stock allowance, and angle measurement along with work coordinate offset measurement. Students will prove their work on the CNC Vertical Machining Center.
Goals, Topics, and Objectives
Core Course Topics
- Probe mechanics, software, calibration, and outputs
- Vector measuring cycles
- Pitch circle diameter cycles
- 4th axis cycles
- Stock allowance cycles
- Optimizing probe
- Multiple stylus variable loading
- SPC offset cycles
- Feature-to-feature cycles
- Angle measuring cycles
- Probe output (Renishaw)
- Probe output (DPRNT)
- Ballbar theory, plot reading, programming
Core Course Learning Objectives (Separated)
Install probe software and make the initial settings necessary for operation.
Identify the different types of calibration and their purpose.
Identify variable outputs and their storage locations.
Apply 4th axis measuring cycles.
Apply pitch circle diameter cycles.
Apply stock allowance cycles.
Apply macro for multiple stylus data loading.
Apply feature-to-feature data cycles.
Apply SPC tool offset update cycles.
Apply angle-measuring cycles.
Apply the probe output features.
Optimize a probing cycle.*
Write a program to inspect multiple features on a part and output results.*
Assessment and Requirements
Assessment of Academic Achievement
- LABS = 35%
- TESTS = 35%
- FINAL EXAM = 30%
Approval Dates
Effective Term
Fall 2014