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terminology, preparing a CNC program, setup and operation of CNC milling machines, part production,
and inspection.
Upon course completion, students will be able to:
• Demonstrate proper work holding for CNC machining.
• Demonstrate basic CNC machine setup.
• Demonstrate setting program zero for CNC machines.
• Perform manual mode operation, edit mode, MDI (manual data input) and program operation mode.
• Perform calculations needed to operate machine.
• Apply recognition of program codes to CNC machine operation.
• Apply knowledge of motion commands of rapid positioning, linear interpolation, and circular interpolation.
• Apply proper feeds, speeds, and chip load to quality part production.
• Apply CSS (Constant Surface Speed) and constant RPM (Revolutions Per Minute).
• Perform necessary operations to load a program, set tool offsets, and set cutter or nose radius compensations.
• Demonstrate use of indicators relating to aligning work holding and figuring.
