MANF 242 - Computer Numeric Controlled (CNC) Operations

Credits: 5
Variable Credit Course: No

Lecture Hours: 22
Lab Hours: 66
Worksite/Clinical Hours: 0
Other Hours (LIA/Internships): 0

Course Description: Explores the Computer Aided Drawing (CAD), Computer Aided Machining (CAM), and the Computer Numeric Controlled (CNC) processes. Included are the basics of CNC machine operation, advanced print reading and programming methodologies. Gain hands on experience with conversational programming of CNC equipment.

Prerequisite: MANF 114 with a C- or higher.
Meets FQE Requirement: No
Integrative Experience Requirement: No

Student Learning Outcomes

Generate Geometric and Machine (G&M) codes to accomplish required tool paths and cuts.
Perform basic debugging and program editing.
Plan a series of tool paths and cuts to render finished parts.
Utilize the commands and rules for creating and processing subprograms.
Program machining functions using conversational programming.
Create CAM toolpaths from 3D CAD models.

Course Contents

G & M codes.
Debugging and program editing.
Conversational programming.
Creating and processing subprograms.
Cutting operations performed on the CNC lathe.
Computer aided machining toolpaths from CAD data.

Instructional Units: 6.5