MAC 155 - Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Mill Programming II

1. Demonstrate usage and setup of current CNC Mills.
2. Describe techniques used in diagnosing and correcting a program.
3. Demonstrate the use of advanced programming techniques.  
4. Use sub-programming applications.
5. Pass the NIMS CNC Mill Programming Setup and Operation Certification

1. Review of CNC Mill Programming
   1. Safety procedures
   2. Cartesian Coordinate System
   3. Absolute and incremental positioning
   4. Order of operation, process planning, and documentation
   5. Trigonometry used in calculating cutter path
   6. CNC operations
   7. Part programming
2. Diagnosis and Correction of Programming Errors
   1. Operator error
   2. Dimensional error
   3. Machine error
3. Advanced Programming Techniques Used in Production and Prototype Machining
   1. Use of tooling offsets
   2. Multiple part programming
   3. Introduction of 4^th axis programming
   4. Description of tooling used in production machining
      1. Applied knowledge of tooling/fixtures
      2. Pallet changers
      3. Multiple vices
      4. Rotary tables
      5. Part and tool setup with finished part inspection
      6. Uses of fixtures in milling operations
   5. Description of programming techniques used in production and prototype machining
      1. Advanced canned cycles
      2. Subprograms and routines
      3. Loops and repeat functions
4. Introduction to Sub-Programming
   1. Sub-routing applications
   2. Utilization of sub’s in part programs
5. Finished Parts
   1. Inspection
   2. Part per print