MFG 354 - CNC Lathe Setup and Oper Lab

Credits: 1
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 2
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Voc/Tech

An introductory level course for set-up and operating a CNC lathe in a lab environment.
Prerequisite OR Corequisite: MFG 251 or Instructor Approval
Competencies

Perform maintenance on the CNC Lathe
1. Perform daily maintenance requirements
2. Check oil, hydraulic, and coolant levels
3. Adjust work holding (jaw) pressure
4. Adjust chuck jaws and torque screws to specifications
Set-up of the CNC Lathe
1. Load and retrieve program files to and from flash drives and computers
2. Simulate and verify programs
3. Explain and set work, geometry, wear offsets
4. Load parts using various work holding devises: 3 jaw, collet chucks
5. Set cutters and change inserts, drills, threading tools, and boring bars
6. Write MDI programs using the control panel
7. Make MINOR CNC code changes to a program. I.E. Feed Rates
8. Verify tool position using Probe
9. Measure geometry offsets without Probe
Operate the CNC Lathe
1. Position tool safely to work piece while validating coordinates
2. Adjust speeds and feeds as required
3. Inspect cutting tool conditions
4. Wear appropriate safety gear

Competencies Revised Date: AY2023