MACH 207 Multi-Axis Setup

5 credits

Students will be introduced to multi-axis setup including 4th-axis milling, axial and radial live tooling, and 5 axis setup. Students will set tools and offsets using built in probing, verify all toolpaths before cutting, and safely run multi-axis parts in short production runs.

Prerequisites: MACH 107 or MACH 117 or MACH 137 and at least MACH 151 or instructor permission based on work experience

Corequisites: MACH 153 or MACH 155 or MACH 205

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

Maintain a safe working environment
Set and check X and Z offsets for each tool
Set and check fixture offsets
Set and check fixture offsets in various ways
Set and check tool length offsets from various references
Check setups using indicators and other inspection methods
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

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