MACH 133 Introduction to CNC Operations

4 credits

This course introduces the setup and operation of CNC machines.

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 131

Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Demonstrate understanding of CNC axes destination movement
Identify position of program reference zero
Demonstrate ability to safely initialize and shut down a CNC machine
Respond correctly to a CNC malfunction
Load programs onto the CNC machine
Navigate controller modes and functions
Demonstrate ability to safely start a CNC program to the shop standard
Perform a safe setup and first run of a part, a teardown, and a clean up to shop standard
Utilize CNC work-holding devices
Demonstrate proper use and selection of tools and tool holders
Discuss components and mechanics of a CNC machine
Manipulate and edit programs on a CNC machine
Demonstrate proper preventative maintenance on a CNC machine
Maintain proper coolant levels and proper coolant mix
Develop job planning skills
Demonstrate ability to set machine offsets and adjust cutter compensation

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
set up and operate machine tools with a minimum of supervision

Total Hours: 60 Lecture Hours: 20 Lab or Clinical Hours: 40