MA3. 416 CNC: Special Projects
Provides advanced Computer Numerical Control (CNC) training. Students are required to demonstrate CNC machine operator skills on several controls as well as set up knowledge. Students will have some design responsibilities as they complete projects. Careful planning, good machining practices, economic/business concerns, documentation and safety will be emphasized.
Prerequisite
Prerequisite:
MA3. 420 CNC Mill and
MA3. 421 CNC Lathe with a B or better.
Offered
Offered Spring only
Notes
Career Technical Education (CTE) Course
Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Demonstrate good machine operator skills on several different machine controls. Call up an existing part program, check offsets and perform a dry run. Adjust part programs as required by machining considerations. Read, write and edit G and M machine code. Understanding and follow safety procedures for CNC machine tools. Plan a logical order of operations and tool changes. Design a part or assembly. Determine the manufacturing steps and make the part or parts.