MACH 131 Introduction to CNC Programming

2 credits

This course introduces students to the programming of 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)

Corequisites: MACH 115, MACH 116, and MACH 133

Course Outcomes
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 and M CNC programming code to the machine operation
Give examples of can 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

Program Outcomes
This course teaches to the following program outcomes:

be prepared with skills to perform entry-level CNC machining and manual machining
perform CAD/CAM programming and manual programming
demonstrate math and communication skills

Global Outcomes
This course teaches to the global outcome of information literacy.

Total Hours: 20 Lecture Hours: 20