MAC 224 Advanced CNC Milling

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

This course covers advanced methods in setup and operation of CNC machining 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 machining centers.

Pre-requisite(s): MAC 124.
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:

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 drilling and tapping canned cycles to produce a part.
Write a CNC program that incorporates the use of a fourth axis to produce a part.
Write a CNC program that incorporates the use of a fifth axis to produce a part.
Write a CNC program that incorporates the use of subroutines to save programming time and machine memory.
Demonstrate the milling center by performing a Power-up Restart, and properly setting tool offsets and diameters.
Write a CNC program that uses cutter compensation to mill a contoured part.