Catalog 2020-2021 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
Catalog 2020-2021 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

MACH 133 Introduction to CNC Operations

4 credits
This course introduces the setup and operation of CNC machines.

Prerequisites: MACH 105 MACH 106 MACH 111 MACH 141 , and MACH 161  

Corequisites: MACH 115 , MACH 116 , and MACH 131  

Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

  • Demonstrate understanding of CNC axes destination movement
  • Identify position of program reference zero
  • Demonstrate ability to safely initialize and shut down a CNC machine
  • Respond correctly to a CNC malfunction
  • Load programs onto the CNC machine
  • Navigate controller modes and functions
  • Demonstrate ability to safely start a CNC program to the shop standard
  • Perform a safe setup and first run of a part, a teardown, and a clean up to shop standard
  • Utilize CNC work-holding devices
  • Demonstrate proper use and selection of tools and tool holders
  • Discuss components and mechanics of a CNC machine
  • Manipulate and edit programs on a CNC machine
  • Demonstrate proper preventative maintenance on a CNC machine
  • Maintain proper coolant levels and proper coolant mix
  • Develop job planning skills
  • Demonstrate ability to set machine offsets and adjust cutter compensation

Program Outcomes
This course teaches to the following program outcomes:

  • be prepared with skills to perform entry-level CNC machining and manual machining
  • perform CAD/CAM programming and manual programming
  • set up and operate machine tools with a minimum of supervision

Total Hours: 60 Theory (Lecture) Hours: 20 Guided Practice (Lab or Clinical) Hours: 40