CNC Turning / CNC Lathe

Description:

This class coves the components and tools used in basic cnc turning operations. The class focuses on set up and operations of the Haas CNC Lathe. Students will use GRCC lab to machine projects to hone their newly acquired skills. Each day of class will consist of 1 hour of lecture and 3 hours of lab time.

Course Outcomes

CNC TURNING CENTER (HAAS)

Manually operate machine

Send machine to home position

Differentiate between right and left hand cutting tools

Identify proper spindle rotation direction

Define tools in tool data menu

Measure tool offsets and select tools

List and delete programs in program file

Create a new program file

Select appropriate tooling, processes and cutting conditions to machine assigned parts

Program facing, profiling, grooving, threading and drilling operations

Use calculating features to determine taper and arc coordinates

Select appropriate speeds, feeds and depth of cut

Verify toolpath using toolpath feature

Test program using simulate feature

Perform set-up operations for each

Demonstrate competency by machining final project

Program using proper G and M Codes

Requirements to complete the class:

Students must demonstrate skills by completing project work.

Instructor Profile:

Andy Beach has been a leader in the manufacturing industry for 20 years from owning a CNC shop, starting and managing a manufacturing team in a multi-million-dollar company, working as an Applications Engineer for a top machine sales company. A senior CNC machinist and programmer. Andy has an associate degree from Ferris State University in Manufacturing Tooling Technology. Currently he owns a consulting business where he provides instruction both in Industry and at Grand Rapids Community College.