ATQT 2911 - Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) Introduction

Credit Hours: 3.00
(3 contact hrs)
ATQT-2911 covers Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) configuration, probing systems, part corrdinate system, alignments, tolerancing, editing, and report generation and interpretation.

Prerequisites:
None

OUTCOMES AND OBJECTIVES
Outcome 1: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to identify the components and functions of a Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM).

Objectives:

Describe the CMM and identify its main components and functions.
Identify common types of CMMs.
Identify the kinds of software used on a CMM and describe their purposes.
Identify the machine coordinate system.
Identify the part coordinate system.

Outcome 2: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to demonstrate the skills and knowledge necessary to measure accurately on a CMM.

Objectives:

Describe the different methods of programming a CMM.
Identify the probe components and build a probing system
Demonstrate probe calibration
Create an inspection plan
Establish a Datum Reference Frame and Origin on the part
Construct a measurement from previously measured features
Demonstrate size and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.

Outcome 3: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to modify, edit, and interpret a program on a CMM.

Objectives:

Demonstrate the ability to edit a program successfully without a crash.
Edit a program.
Save a program.
Recall a program.
Generate a report.
Interpret a report.

COMMON DEGREE OUTCOMES
(Bulleted outcomes apply to the course)

1. The graduate can integrate the knowledge and technological skills necessary to be a successful learner.

2. The graduate can demonstrate how to think competently.

3. The graduate can demonstrate how to employ mathematical knowledge.

4. The graduate can demonstrate how to communicate competently.

The graduate is sensitive to issues relating to a diverse, global society.

COURSE CONTENT OUTLINE

The CMMs main components and functions
Common types of CMMs
Types of software used on a CMM
Purposes of software used on a CMM
The machine coordinate system
The part coordinate system
Different methods of programming a CMM
Probe components
Building a probing system
Probe calibration
Inspection plans
Datum Reference Frame and Origin
Measuring from previously measured features
Size and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
Editing a program
Saving a program
Recalling a program
Generating a report
Interpreting a report

Primary Faculty
Walters, Gary
Secondary Faculty
Gordon, Victoria
Associate Dean
Pawlowski, Timothy

Official Course Syllabus - Macomb Community College, 14500 E 12 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48088