PRMA 2410 - CNC I

9.0 Credits

This course introduces CNC machines with emphasis on machine setup and operation of the CNC mill and CNC lathe. Students spend time learning and writing basic G-Code functions needed for straight-line milling, hole-making, tapping, and engraving.

Prerequisites: (1) PRMA 1403 with a grade of C or better.

Lecture Hours: 9.0
Lab Hours: 0.0
Internship Hours: 0.0
Clinical or Practicum Hours: 0.0

Course Objectives

Employ CNC machine safety guidelines consistently.
Perform care and maintenance of CNC equipment.
Calculate coordinates and dimensions of CNC drawings.
Write a program for CNC milling and lathe machine and analyze it for defects.
Set up a CNC machine for standard and complex work-pieces.
Apply programming and machine work-piece with CNC machine.
Understand G and M codes.
Choose the proper tools for machining on a CNC.
Determine the correct speeds, feeds, and chip loads.
Program the CNC Lathe and Mill using G code.
Setup and run the programs

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