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CNC Lathe: Operator Training I
Course: MET208

First Term: 2011 Fall
 Lec + Lab   3 Credit(s)   3 Period(s)   3 Load  
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S


Description: Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Lathe qualified setup and functioning program. Operation of lathe. Changing tool values. Replacing and qualify tooling. CNC Lathe operator training including machine controls, tooling and operations. Proper machine shop safety.



MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Explain the importance of shop safety, housekeeping, and etiquette. (I)
2. Explain the importance of machine maintenance, tooling, and coolant. (I, IV)
3. Demonstrate the procedure for start-up, mode selection and shut down of CNC Turning Center. (II)
4. Demonstrate: operations CNC Turning Center operations and controllers. (III)
5. Explain the differences of various workholding devices. (IV)
6. Demonstrate production use of a CNC Turning Center. (IV)
7. Demonstrate: qualify tooling as necessary. (V)
8. Demonstrate the use of basic CNC Turning Center tooling, tool holders. (VI)
9. Demonstrate control manipulation, and variable mode use. (VI)
10. Demonstrate the use of shop measuring instruments to qualify a part. (VII)
11. Complete part numbers: 208.1, 208.2, 208.3, 20.4, and 208.5. (VIII)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.
 
MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Shop Safety
   A. Safety
   B. Housekeeping
   C. Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
   D. Coolants
   E. Etiquette
II. Lathe Control/Startup
   A. Start-up
   B. Mode Selection
   C. Parking/Shutdown
III. Controllers
   A. FANUC
   B. HAAS
   C. Various others
IV. Metalworking Theory
   A. Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Tooling
   B. Preventative Maintenance
   C. Tooling Maintenance
V. Operation
   A. Run-verified program
   B. Production
VI. Mode Selection
   A. Edit to produce qualified part
   B. Utilize offsets: Wear, Geometry
VII. Shop Measuring Instruments
   A. Micrometers
   B. Dial calipers
   C. Scale
   D. Shadow graph
VIII. Part Completion
   A. 100% of dimensional accuracy of parts
      1. Part No. 208.1
      2. Part No. 208.2
      3. Part No. 208.3
      4. Part No. 208.4
      5. Part No. 208.5
      2. Collet
      3. Fixture
IV. Communications, program graphic run and dry run
   A. Communications
      1. RS-232
      2. MDI
      3. TAPE
   B. Program graphic run
      1. Control graphics
      2. FAPT
      3. Dry run
V. Program editing and setup/run modification
   A. Edit mode
      1. Text display
      2. Edit functions
   B. Setup/run modifications
      1. Part origin
      2. Tool offset use and modification
      3. Geometric standards, MOT, and part verification
   C. Part qualification
      1. Dimensional verification
      2. Feature control verification
      3. Details
VI. Production use of a CNC Turning Center
   A. Production run
      1. Auto
      2. Tape mode
      3. DNC
   B. Multi operation production run
      1. Tool wear compensation
      2. Tool replace
VII. Control manipulation and variable mode use
   A. Control manipulation, and variable mode
      1. Mode selection
      2. Screen manipulation
      3. Position verification
   B. Mode selection
      1. Single block
      2. Auto
      3. Looping and sub routines
 
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 4/26/2011

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