I. General Information

1. Course Title:
CNC Operations

2. Course Prefix & Number:
MTTS 1134

3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:

Credits: 3

Lab Hours: 6

4. Course Description:

In this course, students will begin development of CNC programs. Students will learn G- and M- codes, create programs, test and modify programs, and translate manual knowledge to CNC operations. Students will be introduced to the foundations of complete project management from design to production.

5. Placement Tests Required:

Accuplacer (specify test):

No placement tests required

Score:

6. Prerequisite Courses:

9. Co-requisite Courses:

There are no corequisites for this course.

II. Transfer and Articulation

1. Course Equivalency - similar course from other regional institutions:

2. Transfer - regional institutions with which this course has a written articulation agreement:

3. Prior Learning - the following prior learning methods are acceptable for this course:

• Advanced Standing
• American Council on Education
• Military Experience
• Demonstration

III. Course Purpose

1. Program-Applicable Courses – This course is required for the following program(s):

Machine Operations Diploma
CNC Technologies Diploma
CNC Technologies AAS
CNC/Tool Making Technology Diploma
Manufacturing Welding Technician Diploma
Manufacturing Maintenance Technician Diploma

IV. Learning Outcomes

1. College-Wide Outcomes

College-Wide Outcomes/Competencies	Students will be able to:
Demonstrate written communication skills	Write functional CNC code.
Analyze and follow a sequence of operations	Develop functional CNC code that includes proper order of operations.

2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of the course:

• Understand the elements required to create a CNC program;
• Demonstrate how to modify and edit codes once loaded on the machine;
• Describe CNC machine safety systems;
• Calculate measurements on machine;
• Properly set tools in the CNC machine;
• Demonstrate safe practice of operations of CNC controlled machines;
• Operate CNC controlled machines;
• Produce parts to specifications on CNC controlled machines; and
• Apply CNC program functions to produce parts.

V. Topical Outline

Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.

1. Lecture Sessions

2. Laboratory/Studio Sessions

1. Program Development
• Structure
• Cutter compensation
• Speeds and feeds for tapping, drilling, milling, turning
2. On Machine Modification and Editing
• G&M codes
• Word codes
• CPU navigating
3. Machine Controls
• Power up
• Home
• Jog
• Reset Emergency stop
4. Machine Safety Systems
• Door interlocks
• Rapid override
• Dry run
• Single block
• Emergency stop
5. Safe Operation Practice
• Tool changer
• Tool installation
• Overrides
• Personal protection equipment
6. Part Location/Tool Setting
• Cartesian coordinate system
• Tool presets
• Tool offsets and adjustments
• Multiple offsets
7. On Machine Measurement
• Angels
• Steps
• Shapes
• Size
8. Apply Program Functions
• Drill cycles/pecking
• Block Skip
• Program stop
9. Operate Machines
• Tool holders
• Clamping
• Clearances
• Tool changer
10. Produce Assigned Part
• Prep material
• Load program
• Load part
• Locate part