MACH 117 Turning Setup

5 credits

Students will practice the processes and procedures to safely setup a 2 axis CNC lathe so that it can run proven programs and produce parts. Instruction will cover setting tool offsets, fixture offsets, troubleshooting, MDI, hand jog, dry run, distance-to-go, and fixturing.

Prerequisites: ABED 046 (or placement into ENGL 093 or higher) and MATH 087 (or placement into MATH 098 or higher)

Corequisites: MACH 119

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

Maintain a safe working environment
Select proper measuring tool per selected tolerance/feature
Set and check X and Z offsets for each tool
Set and check fixture offsets
Demonstrate proper ‘safe approach’ of a tool during a dry run
Demonstrate control and understanding of various CNC machines
Manage CNC alert codes and messages
Upload and manage G Code programs into CNC machines
Determine appropriate depth of cut vs radial engagement cutting amounts
Demonstrate understanding of precision grinding operations
Apply general knowledge of cutting tool geometry

Total Hours: 90 Theory (Lecture) Hours: 10 Guided Practice (Lab or Clinical) Hours: 80