MACH 131 Introduction to CNC Programming

2 credits

This course introduces students to the programming of a CNC machines. Given the CNC programming codes and explanations, students will produce CNC programs to control the operation of a CNC machine in an accurate and safe manner. Students will develop a foundation to write simple programs and to read more complex programs.

Prerequisites: ABED 046 (or placement into ENGL 093 or higher) and MATH 087 (or placement into MATH 098 or higher) or instructor permission

Corequisites: MACH 115, MACH 116, and MACH 133

Quarters Offered: Fall, Spring

Student Outcomes/Competencies:
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Describe axis coordinates XYZ ABC
Apply proper calculations of speeds and feeds
Match G, M, CNC programming code to the machine operation
Give examples of canned cycles and modal/non-modal commands
Illustrate programming format and programming syntax
Explain cutter compensation
Find errors to help crash avoidance
Compile lathe code versus mill code

Total Hours: 20 Lecture Hours: 20