MACH 207 Multi-Axis Setup and Operation

10 credits

Students will be introduced to multi-axis setup and operation including 4th-axis milling, turning centers with axial and radial live tooling. 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 fixture offsets in various ways
Set and check tool length offsets from various references
Check setups using indicators and other inspection methods
Edit cutter compensation
Demonstrate proper ‘safe approach’ of a tool during a dry run
Verify and safe dry run programs
Demonstrate control and understanding of various CNC machines
Manage and troubleshoot CNC alert codes and error messages
Upload and manage G Code programs into CNC machines
Determine appropriate depth of cut vs radial engagement cutting amounts
Monitor coolant levels
Utilize various G-Code commands in MDI mode to achieve various CNC functions/actions
Inspect finished parts for size and quality
Apply safe use of hand-jog mode on CNC machine to avoid multi-axis hand jog crashes

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