MTT-147: Basic Macro Programming for CNC

School
Business, Entrepreneurship, and Professional Development
Division
Adv Manufacturing/Fabrication
Department
Machine Tool
Academic Level
Undergraduate
Course Subject
Machine Tool Technology
Course Number
147
Course Title
Basic Macro Programming for CNC
Cross-Referenced Course
MPS-147: Basic Macro Programming for CNC
Credit Hours
1.00
Instructor Contact Hours Per Semester
24.00 (for 15-week classes)
Student Contact Hours Per Semester
24.00 (for 15-week classes)
Grading Method
A-E
Pre-requisites
MTT-145
Catalog Course Description

Introduces macro programming as applied to CNC machine tools. Basic elements of this type of programming include defining a macro, defined variables vs. undefined variables, and the use and application of arithmetic, logical and Boolean operators. Includes both classroom and application-based activities in the CNC laboratory.

Goals, Topics, and Objectives

Core Course Topics
  1. Macros and Macro Variables
  2. Macro Lock Edit
  3. Variable Data Tables
  4. Entering Data via a Macro Statement
  5. Calling a Macro
  6. Control Statements
  7. Address Constant Substitution
  8. Programmable Messages
  9. Introduce a Programmable Message to the Above Program
  10. Arithmetic, Logical, Boolean Operators
  11. Programmable Timers
  12. System Overrides
  13. DPRNT Statements
  14. Program Structure
  15. Debugging a Macro
  16. Enter, Test, and Debug Macro
  17. Writing a Macro - Concept - Goals - Limits
  18. Flowcharting Macro - Flowcharting Symbols
  19. Prove Out Input Testing of Macro
  20. Variable Setting and Verification
  21. Macro Interrupt (non-Haas)
  22. Modal Macro Calls (non-Haas)
  23. Writing Macros for Other Controls
Core Course Learning Objectives (Separated)
  1. Identify a macro program and find the macro data table.
  2. Employ a macro program using G65 or an alias.
  3. Describe the difference among a local, common, global, and system variables.
  4. Apply passing variable macro arguments.
  5. Apply a control statement within a macro.
  6. Apply arithmetic, logical, and Boolean operators.
  7. Utilize system timers and programmable messages.
  8. Apply the DPRNT statement.
  9. Write and debug a macro program.*

Credit for Prior College-Level Learning

Options for Credit for Prior College-Level Learning
Other
Other Details

Student Interview and Portfolio Review

Effective Term
Summer 2014