School
Business, Entrepreneurship, and Professional Development
Division
Adv Manufacturing/Fabrication
Department
Machine Tool
Academic Level
Undergraduate
Course Subject
Machine Tool Technology
Course Number
275
Course Title
Advanced CNC Operations
Cross-Referenced Course
Credit Hours
4.00
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
MTT-145
Catalog Course Description
Emphasizes the total aspects of computer numerical control (CNC) as applied in manufacturing today. Covers estimating for CNC manufacturing, DNC, tool selection, cutting-tool material selection, and small-batch production.
Goals, Topics, and Objectives
Core Course Topics
- Review of CNC Milling / Turning.
- Estimating material cost for CNC production parts.
- Estimating Tooling costs for CNC production parts.
- Process small batch production parts.
Core Course Learning Objectives (Separated)
- Demonstrate the ability to work in a team environment, sharing duties and responsibilities.
- Estimate part costs by using commonly practiced quoting techniques.*
- Analyze and determine the most efficient programming method relative to manual vs. CAD/CAM programming.*
Assessment and Requirements
Assessment of Academic Achievement
- Each group will be required to submit 3 projects as assigned.
- All assigned projects will be accompanied by the proper documentation as presented in the requirements.
- Each student is required to submit a typewritten document which details the following: group activity (as a group or team), individual contribution to the team.
- All students will keep a time log to validate course lecture hours and lab hours. This log will be turned in at the end of the semester.
Effective Term
Summer 2014