MAC 222 Advanced CNC Turning

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

This course covers advanced methods in setup and operation of CNC turning centers. Emphasis is placed on programming and production of complex parts. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills in programming, operations, and setup of CNC turning centers.

Pre-requisite(s): MAC 122.
Course is typically offered in Fall.
Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
At the completion of the course, the students should be able to do the following:

Apply CNC code that will load the correct tool, tool offset, turn the spindle on to the appropriate speed and direction, and rapid traverse to a given coordinate.
Write a CNC program using roughing and finishing canned cycles to produce a part.
Write a CNC program using drilling and tapping canned cycles to produce a part.
Write a CNC program that incorporates an external threading cycle to thread a part.
Write a CNC program that incorporates C-axis programming to mill the face of a part.
Write a CNC program that incorporates C-axis and/or Y-axis programming to mill the OD of a part.
Demonstrate the turning center by performing a Power-up Restart and properly set the tool offsets using the touch probe.
Write a CNC program that uses cutter compensation to turn a contoured part.