ATAP 1050 - CNC Essentials

Credit Hours: 3.00

Objectives:

1. Turn on a PC and navigate Windows.
2. Perform basic file management functions, such as create, rename, and move filenames and folders, move and copy files from drive to drive, including use of external drives, such as memory sticks.
3. Email files to the instructor and open emails from the instructor.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course the student will be able to identify the fundamentals of Computer Numeric Control.

Objectives:

1. The student will apply CNC mills, lathes, Electrical Discharge Machines, lasers, and waterjet machines in industry with 80% accuracy.
2. Given a part print, the student will map coordinates onto the Cartesian coordinate system with 80% accuracy.
3. Given previously developed CNC programs, the student will read and interpret CNC mill, lathe, and RAM EDM programs with 80% accuracy.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course the student will be able to apply the proper cutting tool technology to CNC applications.

Objectives:

1. Given a manufacturing application, the student will identify basic and advanced cutting tools used in CNC applications with 80% accuracy.
2. Given a cart of CNC tool holders, the student will identify basic tool holders used in CNC mill and lathe applications.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course the student will be able to operate all CNC controls in the lab, including mill and lathe.

Objecives:

1. Given a variety of CNC mills, lathes, and A. Given a variety of CNC mills, lathes, and EDM machines, the student will power up and power down each machine with 80% accuracy.
2. Given a variety of CNC mills, lathes, and EDM machines, the student will upload and download files to and from CNC controls using a floppy, memory stick and RS232 connections with 80% accuracy.
3. Given a variety of CNC mills, lathes, and EDM machines, the student will simulate programs with 80% accuracy.
4. Given a variety of CNC mills, lathes, and EDM machines, the student will load and unload tools into the magazine pouches and turrets.

Outcome 5: Upon completion of this course the student will be able to measure parts using precision measuring equipment.

Objectives:

1. Given an inch and metric micrometer, the student will measure with 80% accuracy.
2. Given a dial caliper, the student will measure with 80% accuracy.
3. Given a Faro Gage or equivalent, the student will measure and record part dimensions with 80% accuracy.
4. Given a Faro Gage, the student will inspect parts with 80% accuracy.

1. Computer functions
   1. Power on and navigate PC Windows
   2. File management
   3. Upload to and from CNC control panels
   4. Email
2. Computer Numeric Control applications
   1. Overview of CNC mills, lathes, Electrical Discharge Machines, lasers, and waterjet machines
   2. Cartesian coordinate system
   3. Introduction to CNC programming
3. Advanced cutting tool technology
   1. Identification of cutting tools
   2. CNC mill, lathe, and EDM tool holders
4. CNC operation
   1. CNC Mill, Lathe, RAM, Wire, and Fast Hole
   2. Upload and download files
   3. Simulate programs
   4. Load and unload tools
5. Basic measuring tools
   1. Inch and metric micrometers
   2. Dial calipers