MACH 137 Milling Machine Setup and Operation

10 credits

Students will learn and practice how to safely set up and operate a 3-axis CNC mill for prototype and production runs. They will maintain acceptable tolerances of completed parts, manage coolant, keep a clean and organized workspace, read and write tie-in and setup sheets, use SPC, troubleshoot error codes, and use various basic machine functions. Instruction will cover tool offsets, fixture offsets, troubleshooting, MDI, hand jog, dry run, distance-to-go, cutter comp and fixturing.

Prerequisites: ABED 46 (or placement into ENGL 93 or higher) and MATH 87 or AHSE 66 (or placement into MATH 98 or higher)

Corequisites: MACH 151 or 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
Select proper measuring tool per selected tolerance/feature
Set and check fixture offsets in various ways
Set and check tool length offsets from various references
Demonstrate proper ‘safe approach’ of a tool during a dry run.
Demonstrate control and understanding of various CNC machines
Troubleshoot CNC alert codes and messages
Upload and manage G Code programs into CNC machines
Identify, interpret, and edit G-code programs
Discuss and identify various machining cutting tool materials and workpiece materials
Select, compare and practice heat treatment processes for carbon steel

Total Hours: 180 Theory (Lecture) Hours: 20 Guided Practice (Lab or Clinical) Hours: 160