I. General Information

1. Course Title:
CNC Operations Theory

2. Course Prefix & Number:
MTTS 2134

3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:

Credits: 2

Lecture Hours: 2

4. Course Description:

Students will analyze production of complex parts and apply appropriate geometry to constructing programs. Multiple axis machining and other complex operations will be introduced to the projects produced in this course. Principles of automation will be incorporated in work planning.

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

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):

CNC Technologies Diploma
CNC Technologies AAS
CNC/Tool Making Technology Diploma

IV. Learning Outcomes

1. College-Wide Outcomes

College-Wide Outcomes/Competencies	Students will be able to:
Demonstrate oral communication skills	Outline project plan to work team.
Demonstrate reading and listening skills	Analyze work plans for accuracy and efficiency.
Apply abstract ideas to concrete situations	Use G&M codes to describe how to make part.

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

• Outline advanced geometry applications;
• Explain multi-axis machining;
• Explain palletizing;
• Outline CNC machining cycles;
• Integrate machine automation into project plans; and
• Apply codes for complex operations.

V. Topical Outline

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

1. Lecture Sessions

1. Advanced Geometry Applications
• Surfaces
• Solid models
• Boundaries
• Model preparation
2. Multi-Axis Machining
• 2-dimensional
• 2½-dimensional
• 3-dimensional
• 4-5 axis
3. Palletizing
• Concept
• Efficiencies
• Limitations
4. CNC Machining Cycles
• Outline thread milling operations
• Chip thinning
• Specialty cycles
5. Machine Automation
• Robots
• User M codes
• Tombstone
6. Coding for Complex Operations
• Sub programing
• Repetitive cycles
• Macro programing