I. General Information

1. Course Title:
CNC Programming and Process Planning

2. Course Prefix & Number:
MTTS 1135

3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:

Credits: 2

Lecture Hours: 1

Lab Hours: 2

4. Course Description:

This course introduces students to the coding aspects of the CNC operation. Students develop code to translate manual processes to CNC. Students will be introduced to varied methods to develop programs. Project management skills will continue to be developed. Application of various CNC machines will be clarified in this course.

5. Placement Tests Required:

Accuplacer (specify test):

No placement tests required

Score:

6. Prerequisite Courses:

There are no prerequisites for this course.

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:
Analyze and follow a sequence of operations	Develop a project plan that most efficiently utilizes machines, tools and materials.
Apply abstract ideas to concrete situations	Code CNC programs to make a part to specification.
Utilize appropriate technology	Select appropriate tooling and machines to produce a specific part.

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

• Identify common CNC codes, including G code, M code, Word, code, and canned cycles;
• Transition manual processes on lathes, mills, and surface grinders to CNC machines;
• Use conversational programming to program CNC machines;
• Identify what tool to use for various project applications;
• Use project management principles to develop and implement a CNC project;
• Understand tool and machine functions and limitations;
• Demonstrate ways to improve efficiency based on knowledge of machine capabilities;
• Develop CNC programs;
• Edit CNC programs; and
• Understand how speeds and feeds affect project planning.

 

V. Topical Outline

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

1. Lecture Sessions

1. Identify Codes
   • G-
   • M-
   • Word
   • Canned cycles
2. Conversational Programming
   • Pockets
   • Frames
   • Contours
   • Holes
   • Macros
   • Repetitive functions
3. Tool/Machine Differentiation
   • Machine rigidity
   • Machine travels
   • Tool capacity
   • Spindle limitations
4. Identify Tool Applications
   • Hole making
   • Tool selection
   • Size restrictions
   • Tolerance restrictions
5. Machine Process Efficiency
   • Cycle time
   • Rapid
   • Set up
   • Speeds/feeds
6. Speed and Feeds
   • Tapping
   • Drilling
   • Milling
7. Project Management
   • Order of operations
   • File management
   • Process plan

2. Laboratory/Studio Sessions

1. Transition manual process to CNC
• Climb/conventional mill
• Cartesian coordinate system
• Speeds and feeds
2. Develop/edit programs
• Order of operations
• Sequence numbers
• Safety line
• Transfer programs