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MFT 149 - Fundamentals of Computer Controlled Machining


Credits: 3
1 Lecture Hours 4 Lab Hours

Prerequisites: MFT 143 , MFT 145  

 
Description
This course is designed to develop the skills of a machinist through knowledge of computer numerical control (CNC) production techniques. Students will be taught manual part programming in G and M code and conversational programming. Emphasis will be placed on writing part programs for lathe and milling machines.


Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:

  1. Recognize and utilize safe work techniques.
  2. Identify parts, operations and applications of the CNC turning and machining centers.
  3. List advantages and disadvantages of CNC machining.
  4. Use right angle trigonometry to calculate tool position.
  5. Calculate speed and feeds.
  6. Use G and M code to write a program for CNC milling machines and turning centers.
  7. Perform canned cycles for hole operations.
  8. Perform conversational programming formats.
  9. Demonstrate appropriate setup for given operation.
Listed Topics
  1. Development of CNC
  2. Cartesian coordinate system
  3. Absolute and incremental programming
  4. Right angle trigonometry
  5. Calculating speeds and feeds
  6. Use of cutter compensation
  7. G and M codes
  8. Canned cycles
  9. Conversational programming format
Reference Materials
Instructor-approved textbook and materials.
Approved By: Johnson, Alex Date Approved: 04/19/2011


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