CNCT-141: CNC Milling II

The course focuses on the setup and operation of CNC milling machines. Students learn to utilize the control panel buttons, keys, dials and knobs to control the mill as well as to load, display, edit and run programs. They learn to set up workholding devices and account for coordinate system differences, tool geometry and wear offsets, as well as enter and prove out programs. At the conclusion of the course, students run programs at full feed, speed, and rapid capabilities through use of auto mode. The course concludes with students completing the Continuous Improvement component of a capacity resource planning lab exercise.