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Apr 29, 2024
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MFG 356 - CNC Lathe Programming Theory Credits: 2 Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 2 Practicum Hours: 0 Work Experience: 0 Course Type: Voc/Tech An introductory level course explaining the theory behind the basic operation and programming of a CNC lathe. Prerequisite: MFG 250 or Instructor Approval Corequisite: MFG 359 Competencies
- Define terms associated with programming and operating a CNC horizontal turning machine.
1. Define Preparatory commands (G codes)
2. Define Miscellaneous commands (M codes)
3. Explain common CNC terminology
4. Explain the difference between an Integer and a real number.
- Generate basic programs using the word address format.
- Manually generate CNC Code using proper G and M code and appropriate canned cycles.
- Employ some form of looping within a program
- Demonstrate the use of canned cycles in programs with appropriate words.
- Utilize file management to store and retrieve CNC Programs
- Explain and use the Cartesian coordinate system.
- Down load and retrieve CNC programs using a Flash drive and Computer.
- Evaluate different programming formats.
1. Generate a program using Conversational programming.
2. Generate a program in Absolute.
3. Generate a program in Incremental.
- Analyze the operation of a CNC lathe
- Explain the function of basic components
- Show an understanding of common tooling
- Demonstrate an understanding of the offset system
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