420-310 | CNC Programming Theory | 1 | 420-321 and 420-322; Corequisite: 420-325, 420-330 In this course students will acquire knowledge and skills in CNC Mill programming concepts. Students will develop and apply manual G&M code programming skills in linear and circular interpolation, canned cycles, cutter compensation techniques, and applications using sub-program and sub-routines. Math concepts will be applied to find Cartesian coordinates for part geometry. Students will complete examples presented and be assigned similar projects to reinforce the material presented. |
Course #: | 420-310 |
Title: | CNC Programming Theory |
Credits: | 1 |
Prerequisites/Comments: | 420-321 and 420-322; Corequisite: 420-325, 420-330 In this course students will acquire knowledge and skills in CNC Mill programming concepts. Students will develop and apply manual G&M code programming skills in linear and circular interpolation, canned cycles, cutter compensation techniques, and applications using sub-program and sub-routines. Math concepts will be applied to find Cartesian coordinates for part geometry. Students will complete examples presented and be assigned similar projects to reinforce the material presented. |
420-325 | Basic CNC Mill Programming | 5 | (420-322 or concurrent) or 420-324 This course is designed to prepare the student for entry-level skills in programming, setup, and operation of CNC milling machines. Repetitive operational tasks will be performed as students acquire knowledge and skill in setting-up and operating CNC milling machines. Students will develop and apply skills in setting and testing work and tool offsets, performing manual data input functions, loading programs, and the running of proven CNC programs. Programming examples will be covered using canned cycles, linear and circular interpolation, cutter compensation, subroutines, and multiple fixture offsets, etc. Projects will be assigned and completed using Haas Mini and VF series vertical mills. |
Course #: | 420-325 |
Title: | Basic CNC Mill Programming |
Credits: | 5 |
Prerequisites/Comments: | (420-322 or concurrent) or 420-324 This course is designed to prepare the student for entry-level skills in programming, setup, and operation of CNC milling machines. Repetitive operational tasks will be performed as students acquire knowledge and skill in setting-up and operating CNC milling machines. Students will develop and apply skills in setting and testing work and tool offsets, performing manual data input functions, loading programs, and the running of proven CNC programs. Programming examples will be covered using canned cycles, linear and circular interpolation, cutter compensation, subroutines, and multiple fixture offsets, etc. Projects will be assigned and completed using Haas Mini and VF series vertical mills. |
420-330 | Basic CNC Lathe Programming | 5 | 420-321; Corequisite: 420-325 This course is designed to prepare the learner for entry-level skills in operation, setup, and manual programming of CNC lathes. Repetitive operational tasks will be performed by students to acquire knowledge and skills in operation and setup of CNC lathes. Programming examples will be covered using canned cycles, linear, and tool nose radius compensations. Projects will be assigned and completed using Haas CNC Turning Centers. |
Course #: | 420-330 |
Title: | Basic CNC Lathe Programming |
Credits: | 5 |
Prerequisites/Comments: | 420-321; Corequisite: 420-325 This course is designed to prepare the learner for entry-level skills in operation, setup, and manual programming of CNC lathes. Repetitive operational tasks will be performed by students to acquire knowledge and skills in operation and setup of CNC lathes. Programming examples will be covered using canned cycles, linear, and tool nose radius compensations. Projects will be assigned and completed using Haas CNC Turning Centers. |
420-333 | CNC Equations 2 | 1 | 420-332 This course will cover CNC equations to program CNC machine tools. Equations covered will be geometry, trigonometry, blending angles to arcs, and geometric entities using practical applications. The applications will directly relate to programming CNC machines. This course will also cover calculations for spindle speeds and feed rates for machine tools. |
Course #: | 420-333 |
Title: | CNC Equations 2 |
Credits: | 1 |
Prerequisites/Comments: | 420-332 This course will cover CNC equations to program CNC machine tools. Equations covered will be geometry, trigonometry, blending angles to arcs, and geometric entities using practical applications. The applications will directly relate to programming CNC machines. This course will also cover calculations for spindle speeds and feed rates for machine tools. |
420-341 | Materials for Machinists | 2 | 420-321 and 420-322 During this course individuals will learn the terminology relating to the mechanical, physical, and chemical properties of materials used for Machine Tooling Technics. Materials covered will be the classification of steel, cast iron, aluminum, copper, and polymers. Lab activities will include hardening, annealing, case hardening, destructive test, non-destructive test, casting, molding, welding, and gluing of materials. |
Course #: | 420-341 |
Title: | Materials for Machinists |
Credits: | 2 |
Prerequisites/Comments: | 420-321 and 420-322 During this course individuals will learn the terminology relating to the mechanical, physical, and chemical properties of materials used for Machine Tooling Technics. Materials covered will be the classification of steel, cast iron, aluminum, copper, and polymers. Lab activities will include hardening, annealing, case hardening, destructive test, non-destructive test, casting, molding, welding, and gluing of materials. |
420-380 | 2-D CAM | 2 | 420-325 or concurrent 2-D CAM is a two-credit course that is offered by the Machine Tool Department at Chippewa Valley Technical College. This course will provide the student with a basic knowledge of a Windows environment computer workstation and CAD-CAM software. The purpose of this course is to develop the skills of print interpretation, geometry generation, dimensioning, and both virtual and conventional machining of part geometry to print specifications. 2-D CAM is a one-semester (64-hour) course and is intended for entry-level machine tool programmers. This is a laboratory-based course that consists of hands-on activities. Enrollment by instructor consent. |
Course #: | 420-380 |
Title: | 2-D CAM |
Credits: | 2 |
Prerequisites/Comments: | 420-325 or concurrent 2-D CAM is a two-credit course that is offered by the Machine Tool Department at Chippewa Valley Technical College. This course will provide the student with a basic knowledge of a Windows environment computer workstation and CAD-CAM software. The purpose of this course is to develop the skills of print interpretation, geometry generation, dimensioning, and both virtual and conventional machining of part geometry to print specifications. 2-D CAM is a one-semester (64-hour) course and is intended for entry-level machine tool programmers. This is a laboratory-based course that consists of hands-on activities. Enrollment by instructor consent. |