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MTTC 237 - Multi-Axis CNC I


PREREQUISITES: Demonstrated competency through appropriate assessment or earning a grade of “C” or better in ENGL 0XX and MATH 0XX and MTTC 220 - CAD/CAM I .
PREREQUISITES/COREQUISITE: MTTC 220 - CAD/CAM I .

PROGRAM: Machine Tool Technology
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 2
LAB HOURS MIN: 2
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Spring, 2019

Introduces multiple axes CNC machining on the Swiss Lathe, Mill/Turn Lathe, Multi-axis lathe, 5 Axis Mill, Multi-axis Wire EDM. This course allows students to explore concepts surrounding operation, setup, programming, and quality as applied to a wide range of Multi-axis CNC machines.

MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:

  1. Describe the differences between CNC turret style lathes and Swiss lathes, driven tool turret lathes, including VDI turrets, carousel tool holders, and random-access magazines. [a]
  2. Consistently demonstrate proper programming format and techniques including G-codes and M-codes unique to the Swiss, and multi-axis codes in Fanuc, including codes unique to some machine tool builders. [a]
  3. Knowledge of part materials, including ferrous, nonferrous, machinable polymers. [a]
  4. Show competence in process sequencing for successful manufacturing. [a]
  5. Show competence in setup of tooling for successful machining from part print. [a,b]
  6. Show competence in choice of bar size, shape, holding, and feeding methods. [a]
  7. Troubleshoot program and machining problems. [e]
  8. Display knowledge of basic machining concepts including machinability as they relate to multiple axes CNC machining on the Swiss Lathe, Mill/Turn Lathe, Multi-axis lathe, 5 Axis Mill, Multi-axis Wire EDM. [a]


COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -  

  • Introduction to multiple axes CNC machining on the Swiss Lathe, Mill/Turn Lathe, Multi-axis lathe, 5 Axis Mill, Multi-axis Wire EDM
  • Safety
  • Multiple Cartesian coordinate axes
  • Absolute and incremental positioning
  • Machine zero, program zero, part zero settings
  • Unique G and M code functions
  • Programming flow and format
  • Process sequencing
  • Tooling capabilities and selection
  • Threading
  • Material Preparation
  • Bar feed and loader interfacing
  • Coolant: flood, mist, through-the-tool
  • Compensations: tool nose radius, tool shape, tool wear
  • Creating process plans and tooling routings
  • Machine Setup and Operation
  • Simultaneous machining
  • Live tooling

 
GRADING POLICY

A 90-100
B 80-89
C 70-79
D 60-69
F 0-59

Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)