CNC Lathe Setup & Programming
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Course Description
This course teaches the general concepts of CNC Lathe Programming using manual G & M coding. Students will program offline and on the shop floor while learning the principles of 2 axis CNC turning. Students will also be introduced to CAM programming. Lab time will entail performing hands-on setup and machine operation running programs students create. Students will manufacture simple parts using CNC turning equipment and will gain the experience of performing quality control inspections before, during, and after CNC operations. Students will complete instructional activities to prepare them for obtaining two credentials from the National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) in CNC Turning: Programming, Setup and Operations and CNC Turning: Operations.
Minimum Credit Hours
3
Maximum Credit Hours
3
Lecture - Lab Hours
(2-2)
PCS Code
1.2
Requirements
Prerequisite(s): PMT 126 C or better.