Catalog 2024-2025 
    
    Sep 16, 2024  
Catalog 2024-2025

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

College-Wide Learning Outcomes
This course teaches to the college-wide learning outcome of Teamwork, the ability to participate actively and cooperatively in a group to advance a common goal.

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