MACH 117 Turning Setup and Operation

10 credits

Students will learn and practice how to safely set up and operate a 2-axis CNC lathe 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 setting tool offsets, fixture offsets, troubleshooting, MDI, hand jog, dry run, distance-to-go, 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 X and Z offsets for each tool and edit cutter compensation
Set and check fixture offsets
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
Apply general knowledge of cutting tool geometry
Plan, develop, document and improve machining processes

Program Outcomes

College-Wide Learning Outcomes
This course teaches to the college-wide learning outcome of Communication, the ability to engage effectively in verbal, non-verbal, written, and/or symbolic expression.

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