MACH 205 Multi-Axis Programming

5 credits

Students will be introduced to multi-axis processes including 4th axis milling, axial and radial live tooling, and 5 axis programming. These part-program files can then be output as functional CNC G-code programs. Students will virtually verify toolpaths before running programs on the machine.

Prerequisites: MACH 107, MACH 109, MACH 117, MACH 119, MACH 137, MACH 139, MACH 151, MACH 153, and MACH 155 or instructor permission based on work experience

Corequisites: MACH 207 and MACH 209

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

Create, modify, and manage more complex 2D wireframes from part drawings
Create, modify, and manage more complex 3D solid model geometry from part drawings
Calculate appropriate multi-axis speeds and feeds
Create, modify, and manage multi-axis Work Coordinates Systems (WCS)
Manage Multi-axis Construction Planes and Graphics Views
Organize multiple machining operations and their various toolpaths
Create 3D toolpaths
Calculate appropriate cutting depth vs radial engagement
Verify toolpaths to check for errors and crashes
Generate and edit G-Code programs for use on various CNC machines

Total Hours: 50 Theory (Lecture) Hours: 50