Laboratory Assignments in NC Technology (3cr)
Course unit code: A800CW19
General information
- Credits
- 3 cr
- Teaching language
- Finnish
- Responsible person
- Jorma Mettälä
Objective
Students will understand the functions of numerically controlled (NC) machines. They will be competent in independently using and programming NC machines.
Content
- Types of NC machines and their functions
- Computerized production environment
- Using an NC machine and safety
- Attachment systems
- Tool systems
- Machining parametres
- G and M codes
- Machining co-ordinates
- CAM software and NC programming with a 3D model of a product
Students do programming assignments by using CAM-software.
Qualifications
Compurer Aided Manufacturing
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Satisfactory (2-1)
Students are familiar with the basic nc-machine operations
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Good (4-3)
As above. In addition, students will be able to use the NC-machine workpieces with easy preparation. In addition, controls require error conditions.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Excellent (5)
As above. In addition, students will be able to use independently NC-machine workpieces manufacture and use CAM-software.
Materials
Pikkarainen, E. 1999. NC-tekniikan perusteet. Helsinki Hakapaino Oy. s. 170. ISBN 952-13-0452-9