MAC 122 CNC Turning

Lecture: 1 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 2

This course introduces the programming, setup, and operation of CNC turning centers. Topics include programming formats, control functions, program editing, part production, and inspection. Upon completion, students should be able to manufacture simple parts using CNC turning centers.

Pre-requisite(s): MAC 121, MAC 141, and MAC 141A.
Course is typically offered in Spring.
Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
At the completion of the course, the students should be able to do the following:

Write a Computer Numerical Control (CNC) program that will load the correct tool and appropriate tool offset, turn the spindle on to an appropriate direction and speed, rapid traverse to a given coordinate, and develop a tool path.
Create a Computer Numerical Control (CNC) program that incorporates roughing and finishing canned cycles.
Create a Computer Numerical Control (CNC) program that incorporates canned cycles for external threading.
Create a Computer Numerical Control (CNC) program that incorporates canned cycles for drilling and tapping.
Demonstrate a Power-up restart using a CNC Turning Center or CNC Lathe.
Reproduce a CNC program using a floppy disk or flash drive using a CNC Turning Center or CNC Lathe.
Debug a CNC program using a CNC Turning Center or CNC Lathe and run a graph of the tool path.
Demonstrate referenced tools for diameter and “Z” face on a CNC Turning Center or CNC Lathe.